Businesses have allocated more time and attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and mental health topics in recent years. But most organizations still have a long way to go in both areas. The October 2022 EN:Insights Forum will look at how businesses are approaching these important fields and where there is room for improvement. During this EN-member-exclusive session, you’ll hear a preview of new SHRM research into how businesses are handling reporting on DE&I and mental health initiatives, as they look to identify which approaches are yielding the best return on investment. Then you’ll hear from psychotherapist Leah Marone, who will show you why it’s important to take a “support, not solve” approach to employees’ mental health and DE&I efforts.
When asked, most professionals are aware of standard self-care techniques they can implement to help manage their stress and emotional health. Many though are unaware of the typical role they play in conversations and how these could be fueling unnecessary stress and the internalization of others’ emotions. Learning how to Support and NOT Solve will help HR professionals and leaders avoid the tendency to constantly fix, operate with a sense of urgency, and take false ownership. This framework will not only reduce stress, but it helps create and maintain healthy professional boundaries to prevent burnout.