How Leaders Can Be More Effective Regarding Mental Health in the Workplace with Bernie Dyme

In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge converses with Bernie Dyme about mental well-being in the workplace, the impact of the pandemic on it, and overcoming the associated stigma. They delve into mental health first aid, the rise in Employee Assistance Program usage, and the challenges of virtual onboarding. The discussion also covers authentic leadership, promoting mental wellness, and the pressure on leaders to exemplify understanding and self-care.

Quote: “Leaders are struggling with culture, how to maintain a culture and closeness and some kind of sense of intimacy that’s good for business as well, remotely.” Bernie Dyme

At this point in time, we’re all looking for some return to “normalcy”. As the pandemic continues, (and it doesn’t seem like there is any end in sight) we continue to struggle through the challenges and are doing our best to keep moving forward. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome EAP expert, Bernie Dyme to share his thoughts about the increase of EAP and mental health services being utilized and helping leaders design a safe and mentally healthy workspace for their teams.

Bernie gave us so much great information that we are splitting this into a two-part series, so be sure to tune in again next week for Part II.

Since co-founding Perspectives Ltd in 1981, President and CEO Bernie Dyme has helped developed an organization committed to delivering the highest-quality workplace resource programs. Bernie continues to create a balanced approach between cost savings and safe, healthy, and productive workforces.

Authentic Touch Points:

We bring our whole selves to work. 2:30 Creating a safe workspace in person or virtually. 6:30 We’re utilizing EAP more now than ever! 13:00 Establishing relationships in the “new abnormal”. 17:30 Show up to create a mentally fit workplace. 20:30
Throughout his career, Bernie has used his formal clinical training and business experience to provide consulting services to hundreds of organizations. He is an active member of more than a dozen professional and community organizations. Bernie has also served as the president of the board of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Bernie is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). He has a master’s degree in social work from The University of Chicago.

As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to Chat with Roxanne!

Stay Authentic,

Roxanne

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(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Bernie Dyme (2:04) Mental well-being in the workplace and the impact of the pandemic (6:23) Overcoming the stigma associated with mental health in the workplace (10:02) Introducing mental health first aid and leaders sharing their experiences (13:24) Increase in Employee Assistance Program usage and the need for elder care services during the pandemic (17:28) Challenges of integrating new employees virtually and the gap in perceptions of workplace mental health (20:43) Authentic leadership and its role in promoting mental well-being (24:52) Promoting mental wellness and de-stigmatizing mental health issues in the workplace (27:13) Pressure on leaders to demonstrate understanding and self-care (27:59) Conclusion and preview of Part 2 of the interview with Bernie Dyme