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A business imperative for promoting employees’ mental health
Manage episode 362957006 series 2432285
Genevieve Hawkins, a business leader based in Melbourne, Australia, had a previous career in occupational therapy. That’s one part of her background that contributed to the decision to write a book about workplace mental health.
Hawkins said that, in the past, most organisations left mental health to the employee. That’s changing, but it can change more. In this podcast episode, to recognise mental health awareness in the month of May, Hawkins explains simple ways that leaders and companies can create a sense of belonging for staff. She also addresses how managers can “understand their shadow”.
What you’ll learn from this episode
- The reasons Hawkins decided to write a book about mental health in the workplace.
- Her explanation of the multiple layers of connection.
- One aspect of working from home that is good for Hawkins’ mental health.
- Why Hawkins said that the move to remote and hybrid work has been both a benefit and an obstacle to employee mental health.
- What Hawkins means by understanding “our shadow”.
- A Stephen Covey quote that stands out to Hawkins.
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Manage episode 362957006 series 2432285
Genevieve Hawkins, a business leader based in Melbourne, Australia, had a previous career in occupational therapy. That’s one part of her background that contributed to the decision to write a book about workplace mental health.
Hawkins said that, in the past, most organisations left mental health to the employee. That’s changing, but it can change more. In this podcast episode, to recognise mental health awareness in the month of May, Hawkins explains simple ways that leaders and companies can create a sense of belonging for staff. She also addresses how managers can “understand their shadow”.
What you’ll learn from this episode
- The reasons Hawkins decided to write a book about mental health in the workplace.
- Her explanation of the multiple layers of connection.
- One aspect of working from home that is good for Hawkins’ mental health.
- Why Hawkins said that the move to remote and hybrid work has been both a benefit and an obstacle to employee mental health.
- What Hawkins means by understanding “our shadow”.
- A Stephen Covey quote that stands out to Hawkins.
132 afleveringen
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