Mental Health Is a Workplace Issue with Angela Sycz

In this episode of Strategic Shift, Angela Sycz, VP of People Operations at Counslr, discusses the critical importance of mental health in the workplace. She emphasizes the need for self-care, work-life harmony and the generational shifts in attitudes towards work. The conversation explores how organizations can better listen to employee sentiment, the role of AI in mental health and practical advice for job seekers navigating the modern workforce. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Angela Sycz and Counselor’s Mission 01:53 - Emerging Workplace Trends Impacting Mental Health 04:16 - Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Effects 07:04 - Gen Z's Demand for Mental Health Benefits 11:54 - Recognizing Burnout and Stress Indicators 15:11 - Building Psychological Safety and Trust 19:28 - AI's Role in Mental Health Trends 22:22 - Ethical Considerations of AI in Mental Health 29:07 - Evaluating Organizational Well-being 35:21 - Workplace Mental Health's Ripple Effect  Connect with Angela Sycz: LinkedIn Counslr  Connect with Christy Honeycutt: LinkedIn  Join us next time as we continue exploring innovation at the intersection of work, technology, and well-being. Keep shifting!  Complete your FREE profile on pepelwerk.com! and get matched to jobs! Facing a strategic shift? Send us fan mail, we’d love to hear from you.