Promoting good mind health is not easy. From environment to culture, to leadership buy-in and line manager capability the path to supporting a flourishing workforce is one of continual improvement.
How you can avoid some of the common pitfalls was the subject of our expert panel debate. Eugen Farrell, Paul Robert and Zoe Ashdown explored best practice and learnings in ensuring your mental health strategy lands with impact:
- The common hurdles and how to overcome them
- How to go about gaining senior leadership buy in
- Communications that resonate and drive employee ownership.
- Role of Line Managers in supporting mental health strategy
- Measuring impact and where next to place resource.
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Panel:
Chair:
Eugene Farrell, Mental Health Lead, AXA Health
Paul Roberts, Director, Enlighten and EAPA Executive Board Member
Zoe Ashdown, Head of Culture and People Engagement, AXA UK and Ireland.
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