Studies have found that for every 1% increase in the unemployment rate, suicides increase by 1%-1.6%. The Coronavirus pandemic has taken a serious economic toll on Americans. While the financial implications are easier to see and quantify, experts are just starting to grasp the magnitude that COVID has had on the mental health of American workers. Furthermore, events sparked by the murder of George Floyd have exacerbated the emotional state of employees and has brought critical questions about race in the workplace to the forefront.
We will highlight 3 unique perspectives: HR Executive, therapist and benefits consultant, to discuss the idea that effectiveness of business leaders addressing these issues can not only lead to higher levels of productivity in the workforce, but more importantly, it can help save lives through suicide prevention and substance abuse mitigation.
This webinar will cover the following:
- Understanding the data surrounding COVID’s impact on the mental health of employees
- How to approach mental health amidst uncertainty in the business environment
- Communication tips and resources available to HR professionals
Noma Bruton, Principal, Sagacity HR
Noma Bruton is Principal of Sagacity HR in Rancho Mirage, CA, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid trainer. Prior to launching Sagacity HR, Noma was Chief Human Resources Officer at Pacific Mercantile Bank and at Santa Barbara Bank & Trust. Over the course of her HR career, she has specialized in compensation, recruiting, leadership development and process improvement. A graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, she completed the UC Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute program and is certified in Six Sigma process improvement methodology. Since leaving her role as a CHRO in the banking industry, she is passionate about promoting mental health in the workplace.
Rachel Tillman, LCPC, SR HR Generalist, Gatekeeper Systems
Rachel L. Tillman, LCPC, has been providing psychotherapy in community mental health centers and non-profits for over a decade. Her work broadening service capacity for trauma victims led her more fully to the Human Resources space where she helps others in corporate psychological solutions to human capital management. She also works with employers in preventing and addressing workplace violence from a mental health perspective. As an advocate for diversity, women's equity, and LGBTQ inclusion in the workplace, Rachel strategizes with leaders to do good things on purpose for social transformation
Scott Ripley, Area Vice President, Benefits, Retirement & HR Consulting Practice
Scott Ripley is an employee benefits advisor with Arthur J. Gallagher. He specializes in working with organizations in the strategic design, implementation, communication and management of total rewards programs to help attract and retain talent. Scott’s practice focuses on helping companies improve employee engagement and organizational well being. Scott is the Chair of Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)South Orange County and has conducted several speaking engagements pertaining to healthcare cost-containment and company-sponsored well being programs.
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