Description

 Physical safety is paramount on a construction site, but more and more employers are recognizing the importance of employee mental health. Did you know that construction workers are at higher risk for suicide than other industries? Yet many companies find these conversations to be quite difficult on a job site or factory floor.

Add to the everyday challenges of the industries and employers are recognizing that caring for employee mental health needs to be a priority going forward. A recent survey by Willis Towers Watson showed that nearly all (86%) of employers said that mental health, stress, and burnout are a topic priority, yet only about half (49%) have formally developed a well-being strategy.

What are you doing to support your employee's mental health?

As a workplace mental health advocate, Kris Marks will share his personal story highlighting his career in the trades and how mental health personally affected him in the workplace. This interactive conversation will offer insights into how employers can support workers' mental health and will provide practical strategies to help leaders recognize when you or someone you know is struggling. We'll share resources for supporting your own and your colleague's mental health at work, whether you are a site supervisor, foreman, or co-worker.

Who should attend this workshop?

Anyone who is interested in understanding the importance of mental health at work. Leaders, supervisors, site and office staff all play a role in supporting a physically and mentally healthy workplace.

Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize situations or incidents that can trigger and/or affect mental health in the construction industry
• Build awareness about the importance of reducing stigma
• Practical strategies and resources to help support your own and a colleague's mental health

Michelle Devlin, Certified Psychological Health & Safety Advisor. 

Michelle specializes in helping companies foster respectful and psychologically safe workplaces. For the last 15 years she has worked with clients to engage, inspire and develop better leaders through her caring and conversational approach. As a facilitator, her enthusiasm and energy, combined with her expertise lead to dynamic workshops where participants look forward to learning.

Kristopher Marks, Certified Psychological Health & Safety Advisor
For 15 years, Kris worked in the trades as a journeyman machinist until his life changed forever through his own mental health journey. Kris is passionate about supporting businesses and employees to feel more comfortable with mental health, and helps them build healthier, more productive workplace environments. As a facilitator, Kris is genuine, relatable and connects with audience members authentically.