APRIL SIMPKINS - SHRM-CP, PHR
Questco Chief Human Resources Officer
April is a highly experienced human resources (HR) professional with over 30 years of executive-level experience. She is known as a trusted advisor in the business community, having been a requested speaker and presenter for organizations such as Harvard University, the National Urban League, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Managing Mental Health In the Workplace
Our roles as leaders and peers call on us to balance our professional and personal responsibilities. This is why now, more than ever, we need a safe space at work to be our authentic selves, where we feel supported and free to speak up when we're not okay.
According to the National Alliance For Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness each year. During this webinar you will learn how we, as leaders and peers, can support others experiencing mental health challenges. One hallmark of an organization that supports the mental wellness of the employees is the freedom to not be okay and feel supported.
During this captivating and information-packed webinar April Simpkins, a Sr. HR executive, and mental health advocate, will share information on policies, practices, and resources that help organizations establish mental health support for their team.
Attendees of this presentation will learn the following:
- Tips on creating a safe space where it's okay not to be okay.
- How to create a company culture that normalizes self-advocating for mental health support.
- Five ways to protect your mental health, so you thrive in your personal life and professional roles.
Questco is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
