Wednesday, February 22, 2012

What's Your Bottom Line?

Work is an important part of our lives. We spent the majority of our weekday in our places of work. Our co-workers and the overall atmosphere of our office have an impact on how we feel. It's important for employeers to provide a place a work which encourages positive mental health.

The CMHA recognizes the importance of the workplace on our overall health. Next week CMHA is hosting the 2012 annual Bottom Line Conference. This B.C. wide conference brings together executives, managers, HR and health personal together to discuss mental health in the workplace.

The 9th annual conference, which includes workshops, is a two day affair starting on February 29, 2012. The event will explore key issues of daily work life that can affect mental health including:

•Workload
•Work-life balance
•Work environment
•Leadership/management style
•Communication

The two day conference in an ideal opportuntity for employers to come together and recognize the importance of the workplace on their employees overall health. If you aren't attending, the event's website provides thorough and relevant references on improving workplace mental health.

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