From Languishing to Flourishing: Why Mental Health in the Workplace Matters
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Today's workplace demands a shift. Wellbeing isn't just talk, it's a priority. In 2022 APA survey, 81% consider employee mental health important when job hunting. What about employees who struggle? Discover how to help employee move from languishing to flourishing and reach their potential.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore the importance of addressing overall employee mental health, not just mental illness.
- Learn how the modern workplace has evolved beyond buzzwords, with employee wellbeing becoming a critical to recruiting and retaining employees.
- Gain insight into strategies that empower employee wellbeing to unlock their potential, find meaning and flourish at work.
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Michael Dickerson
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Michael Dickerson is the CEO and Founder of Dickerson Consulting Group LLC, a human resource consulting firm specializing in stress management, workplace mental health and employee wellbeing. He worked 13+ years as a mental health professional. Michael holds a certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center in New York. His ultimate mission? To help leaders create a culture of wellbeing — so employees can uncover their strengths, find meaning, and flourish at work. He is the author of a new book “Struggle Well at Work: Positive Mental Health Strategies for a Flourishing Workforce.”
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