Wellness Session, Leading with Empathy for Workforce Well-being
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Today's workplaces are composed of diverse individuals juggling personal lives, family responsibilities, mental health challenges, and ever-changing societal landscapes, in addition to their professional duties. Yet, we often fail to acknowledge how these factors impact the workplace and perceive employees solely through the lens of their work contributions. Fundamentally, all individuals have an innate need for understanding, validation, and support.
Empathy, the capacity to comprehend and share others' emotions, holds the key to addressing this disconnect. Leading with empathy and valuing individuals holistically can profoundly influence the workforce's well-being and productivity.
In this discussion, we will explore the essence of demonstrating empathy and how to seamlessly integrate it into our daily actions, fostering a more compassionate and self-care focused workplace culture.
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Jeremy York
Jeremy York, SHRM-SCP, SPHR is the Lead Consultant and President of InvigorateHR and coauthor of the “JoyPowered Organization.” He has over 20 years' experience in human resource strategy and business operations where he has worked with and advised all levels of management on critical business and people-related issues. Jeremy's expertise in defining and understanding the "big picture" enables him to translate business needs into tangible solutions. With his guidance, organizations have improved employee relations, increased performance, and developed cultures based on mutual trust and respect. Jeremy holds a master’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Purdue University. He has served as an adjunct faculty member for Purdue University Indianapolis for over 15 years teaching various leadership and human resources curriculums. Jeremy is a national speaker and currently serves as an advisor on the Society for Human Resource Management’s Diversity Taskforce.
