Today's leaders are in a unique position to support both the individual employee and influence the culture inside of their team and organization. In this session, you'll learn the most prevalent types of mental illness that show up in the workplace and how to implement best practices to support employees through real life examples, tools, resources, and communication tips. You'll also learn how to incorporate these skills into your DEI&B strategy at every level inside your organization so people can show up and do their best work.
After this session, you’ll:
- Understand the most common mental illnesses found in the workplace and how to support employees through them.
- Gain practical tips for empowering managers to handle complex wellbeing and DEI&B conversations.
- Discover tangible ways to create a work environment that supports employee wellbeing and business success.
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Andrea Herron is the Head of People at WebMD, a leadership consultant and coach, published author of "There's an Elephant in Your Office," and host of the award-winning podcast The HR Scoop. She was recently selected as one of Ragan’s Top Women in Wellness and HR Awards, an Agent of Change in American Healthcare Leader magazine, and a Top Leader in DEIB by Mogul. She lives in Portland, OR with her family and French bulldog Norman.