CincySHRM Connect & Learn: Fostering Emotional and Mental Well-Being in the Workplace

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Date: May 09, 2024
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location
Beech Acres

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This is an in-person event. If you would prefer to attend this event virtually, please use this link to register. 

In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, the significance of our employee’s emotional and mental health has never been more pronounced. With stress, burnout, and anxiety on the rise, fostering a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes mental well-being is imperative for both employees and employers alike.

Through this talk, Meghan will delve into the critical aspects of mental health in the workplace, exploring strategies to create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive professionally while safeguarding their mental wellness. From identifying signs of distress to implementing effective support systems, attendees will gain actionable insights to promote a positive and sustainable workplace ethos.Through her talk, Meghan aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and resources, in both high and low budgeted environments, to cultivate a workplace environment where mental well-being is valued, supported, and prioritized, ultimately leading to happier, healthier, and more productive employees. 

Key Points:

    1. Understanding the Impact: The prevalence and consequences of mental health issues in the workplace.
    2. Breaking the Stigma: Encouraging open dialogue and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.
    3. Creating a Supportive Culture: Strategies for fostering an environment that prioritizes mental well-being.
    4. Identifying Resources: Utilizing available resources and support networks within and outside the organization.
    5. Empowering Leadership: The role of leaders in promoting mental health initiatives and leading by example.
    6. Implementing Practical Solutions: Tangible steps to integrate mental health practices into daily work routines.
    7. Promoting Balance: Strategies for promoting a healthy balance between work responsibilities and personal well-being.
    8. Building Resilience: Equipping employees with tools and techniques to enhance resilience in the face of challenges.
    9. Measuring Success: Establishing metrics and feedback mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of mental health initiatives.
    10. Cultivating Continuous Improvement: Embracing a culture of ongoing learning and adaptation to meet evolving mental health needs.

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About the Speaker

Meghan Hensley, SHRM-SCP: Meghan has been a Human Resources professional for over 19 years. Working in various environments such as Hospitality, Architecture and Design and most recently Healthcare.

As an advocate for the advancement of HR business leaders, she has been a dedicated volunteer in her hometown of Cincinnati, serving as a member of the CincySHRM and most recently joined as a board member and has served the past 7 years on the Ohio State HR Conference Committee in a variety of roles including the Chair of the 50th Anniversary Conference, “HR Unmasking Your Full Potential.” She has also been a mentor in the HR space for the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University.

While HR is her passion, Meghan has a sense of humor and presence that when she takes the stage, she lights up the room and engages her audience in story and actionable take-a-ways. Throughout the past 7 years, Meghan has presented on a variety of topics to the Midwest Real-estate conference, Mental Health Conference for Attorneys out of Florida, Northern Kentucky HR chapter and she has been a two-time presenter at Disrupt HR in Cincinnati and Columbus. Most recently Meghan was asked to the keynote presenter on a DEI panel for the Ohio State HR Conference.

Under the mentorship of HR Speaking Pros such as Jon Petz and Steve Browne, Meghan attributes her success in sharing her knowledge in the HR profession could not be possible without her passion and a great support team.