Why Leaders Must Prioritize Employee Mental Health

“Manufacturing employees face a unique combination of pressures that can contribute to high levels of stress, anxiety, and other mental health difficulties. Their success at work is often determined by efficiency and output, requiring long hours and shift-based schedules that reduce flexibility and recovery time. Nearly 60% of manufacturing employees report that work stress affects their personal relationships, and 54% know a co-worker impacted by a substance use disorder or addiction.” -Big Health 

As a leader, your ability to support employees facing mental health challenges directly impacts company productivity, retention, and overall workplace morale. This critical session is designed specifically for Owners, Executives, HR Professionals, and anyone who supervises employees to equip you with the strategies, tools, and insights necessary to create and maintain a resilient and high-performing workforce.

Key Topics Include:

• Leadership Insights – Hear firsthand from an industry leader who successfully tackled a workplace mental health challenge while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Legal & Ethical Responsibilities – Understand the crucial obligations employers have regarding mental health in the workplace, including compliance, risk management, and employee well-being.
• Minimizing Financial Risk – Discover how proactively managing mental health challenges can reduce costs associated with absenteeism, turnover, and lost productivity.
• Mastering Tough Conversations – Gather best practices for addressing sensitive issues with employees, de-escalating crises, and developing open, productive communication.
• Creating a Resilient Workforce – Learn ways to create a culture that prioritizes employee wellness.

Agenda:

8:00 am – Welcome.
8:15 am – Part 1: Legal, Financial & Ethical Considerations
9:15 am – Part 2: Taking Action
10:00 am – Q&A (Optional)

Cost: Free