Michael Dickerson: Struggle Well at Work: Positive Mental Health Strategies

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Recorded LIVE @ SHRM National, Chicago June 2024 @ the Fountain booth Michael Dickerson is the CEO and Founder of Dickerson Consulting Group LLC, a human resource consulting firm specializing in stress management, workplace mental health and employee wellbeing. He worked 13+ years as a mental health professional. Michael holds a certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center in New York. His ultimate mission is to help leaders create a culture of wellbeing — so employees can uncover their strengths, find meaning, and flourish at work. He is the author of a new book “Struggle Well at Work: Positive Mental Health Strategies for a Flourishing Workforce.” We talk about mental health in the workplace. They discuss the importance of addressing mental health issues, the impact of the pandemic on mental health, and the role of leaders in creating an open and supportive environment. They also touch on the challenges of remote work, the potential impact of AI on mental health, and the issue of ageism in the workforce. Michael shares insights from his book, 'Struggling Well at Work,' which focuses on positive mental health strategies for employees, managers, and leaders. Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedickerson10/ Check out his book: Struggle Well at Work: Positive Mental Health Strategies for a Flourishing Workforce https://www.amazon.com/Struggle-Well-Work-Strategies-Flourishing/dp/B0CH5TQ56R Fountain is the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner. Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. For more, check out www.thePOZcast.com Takeaways - Addressing mental health in the workplace is crucial for employee well-being and productivity. - The pandemic has brought mental health issues to the forefront, highlighting the need for support and awareness. - Leaders play a key role in creating an open and supportive environment for mental health discussions. - Remote work has both benefits and challenges for mental health, and a hybrid model may be ideal. - AI can impact mental health, and organizations should be mindful of its effects. - Ageism is a concern in the workforce, and strategies should be implemented to support an aging workforce. - Building positive relationships and finding meaning in work are important for struggling well. - Michael Dickerson's book, 'Struggling Well at Work,' provides strategies for positive mental health in the workplace.