How everyone can be mindful of mental health at work
A staggering 84% of people report that their current work contributes to mental health challenges.
Based on the U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being, the five-part Workplace Well-Being Webinar Series provides evidence-based tools for flourishing at work and promoting employee well-being. These tools are based on groundbreaking research done by Tippie faculty.
Opportunity for Growth
Ken Brown—one of the world’s most sought-after experts on employee training and development—and Stephen Courtright—whose research on leadership development has earned global awards and influenced Fortune 500s—will discuss strategies for helping employees develop skills, recognize strengths, and leverage growth and learning opportunities.
Mattering at Work
Daniel Newton—a scholar whose research on employee voice and engagement is influencing how astronauts work in the International Space Station—and Amy Colbert—a globally recognized expert on how people find and create meaning at work—will discuss strategies for fostering a sense of shared purpose and helping people feel like their ideas and inputs matter to the organization.
Autonomy & Boundaries
Greg Stewart—a global expert and consultant on workplace autonomy and self-managing teams—and Jennifer Nahrgang—whose research on job design and employee side hustles has won international awards and influenced corporate executives—will discuss the benefits of providing employees with autonomy and flexibility in how their work is done, and how leaders can respect and model work-life balance.
Feel Safe Taking Risks
Eean Crawford—an internationally recognized expert on employee engagement—and Emily Campion— whose groundbreaking research on fatigue and remote work has influenced how CEOs think about remote work—will discuss the conditions for psychological safety at work and strategies for prioritizing employee engagement and reducing employee fatigue, especially when it comes to remote work.