Keeping Employees Connected in a Hybrid Workplace with Andrea Herron

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Join Jason for this important conversation with Andrea Herron, VP of Human Resources at WebMD and author of the book, “There’s an Elephant in Your Office.”

Andrea shares her insights on the evolving landscape of workplace culture, especially how she and her team are helping employees to feel connected in a hybrid and remote workplace. Andrea also talks about the crucial need for mental health advocacy in the workplace and the steps leaders can take to foster an environment where employees feel safe and supported.

Key insights within this episode:

👉 The "elephants" concept—making challenging mental health topics more approachable so employees can openly share their struggles without fear of stigma.

👉 Successful strategies for creating safe spaces for sharing mental health stories, bolstered by leadership participation to set the tone.

👉 The vital role of grassroots and cross-departmental involvement in culture initiatives, ensuring the load isn't solely on HR but spread across the organization.

👉 Efforts to build strong connections in a hybrid and remote workforce through innovative culture committee activities that have had surprisingly powerful effects.

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Learn about Andrea Herron:

Website: https://sidesconsultingservices.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaherron/

Buy her book: https://sidesconsultingservices.com/about-the-book/

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