Transforming Workplace Mental Health

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolution of workplace mental health initiatives and the role of technology in enhancing employee support.

In this episode of Drive Thru HR, Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling chat with Steven Sokoler, founder of Journey to discuss the critical importance of mental health in the workplace. We explore the evolution of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) from reactive to proactive approaches, emphasizing the need for early intervention and support. Steven shares insights on how Journey utilizes data and technology to enhance employee engagement and improve mental health outcomes, and the conversation highlights the essential role of managers in fostering a supportive environment as well as the business case for prioritizing mental health initiatives.

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael VanDervort, Robin Schooling

Guest: Steven Sokoler

Topics covered

• workplace mental health
• Employee Assistance Programs
• early intervention
• employee engagement
• manager support
• mental health initiatives

Keywords

• mental health
• workplace
• EAPs
• employee engagement
• supportive environment
• intervention
• business case

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Journey