SPRINGFIELD – CHD and the Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE) will co-present a forum designed for human resources professionals and business owners on the subject of Mental Health in the Workplace. The free forum will take place on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at EANE’s offices at 67 Hunt Street in Agawam, MA.
The panel will discuss the following critical issues for employers:
- Identifying mental health issues with your employees
- Creating a system of support and resources for your organization
- The legalities of supporting employees through mental health issues
- The importance of setting up a holistic approach to mental wellness
Panelists for the program include:
- Carol Fitzgerald – Vice President of Human Resources, CHD
- Lindsay Ciepiela, LICSW – Health and Wellness Program Director, CHD
- John Gannon – Partner, Skoler Abbott
Forum participants will receive CHD’s just-released employer resource entitled Mental Wellness in the Workplace: A Toolkit For Supporting Employees With Mental Health Conditions.
“May is Mental Health Awareness month across the US,” said Kimberley A. Lee, Vice President of Development for CHD. “Now, more than ever, it’s critical for employers to understand the impact of mental health issues on employees and their business. Left unaddressed or misunderstood, these issues can create low employee engagement, reduced productivity, high turnover, or even workplace violence. This employer forum will provide participants with a toolkit they can apply in creating a supportive workplace environment in their own organizations.”
Allison Ebner, Director of Member Relations at EANE adds “In today’s workplace, employers are facing an unprecedented number of employee-related issues that pertain to mental ‘wellness’, for themselves and for family members. It’s critical that employers understand the best ways to support their work teams through education, communication and resources. ”
Founded in 1972, Center for Human Development (CHD) is a nonprofit, CARF-accredited organization providing a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services to 25,000 children, adolescents, adults, and families each year. The organization is dedicated to promoting, enhancing and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. www.chd.org
There is no cost to attend the employer forum, although registration is required. To register or for more information, please email Allison Ebner [email protected] or call her at 413-789-6400.
