Episode 1 | Prioritise mental health at work: Key strategies for building a supportive workplace

Episode Overview | Wellness Weekly Ep. 1

Welcome to the very first episode of Wellness Weekly, hosted by Lu Satchwell, co-founder of Syncing Minds. In this session, we are joined by Meahan Callaghan, Chief People and Culture Officer at Article Group and Advisory Board Member here at Syncing Minds, who shares her extensive experience and passion for promoting mental health in the workplace.

Key Topics Covered:

  • The importance of prioritising mental health at work
  • Current research on mental health and absenteeism
  • Moving from reactionary to preemptive mental health measures
  • Integrating mental health considerations into daily processes and policies
  • Conducting demographic surveys to understand workforce needs
  • Building trust and responding to employees’ mental health needs

Practical Takeaways:

  1. Regular Policy Reviews: Schedule regular reviews of your organisation’s policies with a mental health lens to ensure they support employee well-being.
  2. Demographic Surveys: Conduct annual optional demographic surveys to gather insights about your workforce and tailor your policies and communications accordingly.

Join us as we discuss actionable strategies and insights to help create healthier and more supportive workplaces.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Mental Health Competency Framework
  • Action Checklist
  • Maturity Matrix

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Next Weeks Session:

  • WHS Psychosocial Hazards policies and their implications for your organisation.

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