The Unit for Human Resources Development and Occupational Wellbeing handles matters relating to:

• human resources development and wellbeing at work
• communications, guidance and advice related to wellbeing at work
• fulfilment of the employer's occupational health and safety obligations
• coordination of occupational health and safety matters between different parties
• accompanying family members
• provision of occupational healthcare in cooperation with the service provider
• monitoring of sick leaves and the Ministry’s compensation procedures
• physical activities and ergonomics at the workplace
• orientation to the workplace
• upgrading of managerial and supervisory skills
• language courses and further education and training for employees in the Ministry
• cooperation with the European Union in education and training matters
• organisation of training events on various subjects relating to the entire Foreign Service.

The Occupational Safety Officer deputises the Director of the Unit.