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October 25, 2023
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Exploring Workplace Mental Health: Jackie Davis on “Disrupt HR”

In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of workplace mental health has gained significant recognition. More and more organizations are realizing that fostering a mentally healthy work environment is not just an ethical obligation but also a key driver of productivity, job satisfaction, and overall success. Recently, Jackie Davis, the Director of Workplace Mental Health & DEI at MHC, had the honor of discussing this pressing topic as a featured speaker for the DisruptHR Hartford event.

DISRUPT is an information exchange designed to energize, inform, and empower executives, business leaders, and people in the HR field. During her presentation, Jackie discussed strategies and best practices for promoting mental health in the workplace. Her expertise and insights can provide valuable guidance for employers and employees alike, offering ideas on how to create a supportive, empathetic, and mentally healthy work environment.

Stress, burnout, and anxiety are all too common in not only the corporate world but in a variety of workplace settings. By creating a culture that prioritizes mental health and provides the necessary support, organizations can significantly improve the lives of their employees and, in turn, their overall performance.

We invite you to tune in to this discussion below. Thank you to the DisruptHR for inviting Jackie to join this discussion and for recognizing the significance of the topic and its relevance to our professional lives.

You Never Blame the Lettuce | Jacquilyn Davis | DisruptHR Talks from DisruptHR on Vimeo.

If you are interested in creating a culture of workplace mental health, email collab@mhconn.org to get started.

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