Mental Health in the Workplace: HR's Role in Promoting Environments of Acceptance and Productivity
Mental health issues can have a negative impact on an employee's productivity and the overall morale of an organization. Stress, depression, anxiety and other mental health problems may contribute to an employee's increased absenteeism, lateness, and overall drive to do well and succeed in a company. This workshop will explore strategies that HR professionals can utilize to retain workers with mental health problems, and to create supportive and accessible environments that allow for increased productivity.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify mental health problems in the workplace and understand their consequences.
- Learn the strategies and locate the resources to accommodate and support employees' mental health and wellness.
- Recognize the benefits to businesses that promote mental health-friendly practices.
Joni N. Dolce
Joni N. Dolce, MS, CRC is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions at Rutgers University. Joni has several years of experience working in supported employment services for individuals with mental health conditions. She has authored and co-authored numerous articles and workbooks on employment. Joni was a co-principal investigator on a study exploring Human Resource professionals’ views on hiring individuals with mental health conditions and is currently the principal investigator of a study looking at hiring managers’ perspectives on job candidates with mental health conditions. She speaks and provides workshops and trainings nationally on a variety of employment related topics.