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🌎 Happy World Mental Health Day! 🧠 This year’s theme is "Mental Health at Work," and we're excited to shine a spotlight on the power of mental health in the workplace. We're proud to partner with organizations that champion mental health and wellbeing, knowing that their efforts have a significant impact on the lives of their employees – both personally and professionally. We asked some of our clients to share more about their commitment to mental health in the workplace and how they’re celebrating this special day. Read our latest blog post for great insights from McGohan Brabender, Neocol, Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove, BGSF and more: https://lnkd.in/grUc_cqn #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2024 #WorkplaceMentalHealth

We're so excited to be hosting Elisha Engelen, MA, LMFT on our next webinar to explore the true impact of SDOH on the workforce and debunk common myths that can hinder meaningful progress. Join us to gain insights into how SDOH factors – like access to healthcare, financial stability and social support – affect employee wellbeing and discover actionable strategies employers can implement to support vulnerable employees. Register now at: https://lnkd.in/gcd8A7dN

Meet our featured employee for October, Kaitlyn Pfiester! What do you enjoy most about your role with CuraLinc? The people I work with. CuraLinc has created such a strong community culture. Everyone does their very best to support each other both professionally and personally. I could not be more grateful than to have found myself in the position I am in. What are you most excited to achieve this year, personally and professionally? Professionally, I'm excited to hone my editorial skills, diving into our brand further and truly understanding how we communicate with our members. Personally, my husband and I are working toward becoming as self-sufficient as possible on our little homestead. I am very excited to try making noodles from scratch using the eggs from our chickens. How do you define success? One of my favorite quotes about success comes from C.S. Lewis. I keep it in mind when considering what I want to achieve: "It is not your business to succeed, but to do right. When you have done so, the rest lies with God.“ What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I have too many hobbies and not enough time! I love reading, crocheting, gardening, canning food from said garden and whatever DIY project I can get into around the house and on our homestead. What is a fun fact about yourself you don't mind sharing? When I was 22, I traveled across the country, covering 24 states in 30 days, bringing my total states visited to 33.

Mental Illness Awareness Week is just getting started! Every year since 1990, people have come together during this special week to raise awareness and foster open communication about mental illness. This year’s theme is “Mental Health at Work,” which provides a unique opportunity to further the conversation about mental health in the workplace. Did you know? 🔷 74% of full-time employees in the U.S. say it’s appropriate to discuss mental health concerns at work, but only 58% say they feel comfortable doing so. 🔷 92% of workers say it’s important to them to work for an organization that provides support for employee mental health. Today’s employers play an important role in employee mental health. Providing convenient access to mental health care, as well as educating employees about their benefits and encouraging open dialogue can make a significant difference. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #EmployeeMentalHealth #MentalHealthBenefits

Did you know managers have just as much of an impact on someone's mental health as their spouse – and even more than their doctor or therapist?* With World Mental Health Day next week, it's a great time to acknowledge the vital role that managers play in supporting employee wellbeing. By equipping leaders with the right tools and resources, organizations can create a healthier and more resilient workplace. Read our latest blog post to learn more about how workplace mental health programs can support managers: https://lnkd.in/gwnyTPYN #LeadershipDevelopment #ManagerSupport #EmployeeRetention *Source: The UKG Workforce Institute

Understanding what shapes our health is key to improving it. From safe neighborhoods to access to healthy food, social determinants of health (SDOH) affect everyone’s wellbeing. Employers can play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable employees by identifying needs and offering targeted resources. Swipe through to learn more about how SDOH impact lives and what steps employers can take to make a real difference! 💡 Want to dive deeper? Join our upcoming Coffee with CuraLinc episode on October 24, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gcd8A7dN

Everyone has different abilities when it comes to knowing where to find health information, analyzing that information, making decisions and taking appropriate action. Lower income and education levels, which are considered key social determinants of health (SDOH), are strongly associated with lower health literacy. This makes it essential for employers to address both health literacy and the broader social factors that can impact employee wellbeing. A 2024 study found that 53% of workers said their health plans are a top reason they chose their current employer. But if employees don’t understand those benefits or can’t easily access them, their satisfaction and overall wellbeing can decrease. So, what can employers do to help improve health literacy and address the individual needs of employees and their family members? ✅ Simplifying health benefits information and making it easy to understand ✅ Providing personalized support to help employees navigate their health options ✅ Offering resources that address both individual health needs and broader social factors Want to learn more? Join us for our upcoming Coffee with CuraLinc session, where we’ll discuss how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact your workforce and what you can do to support employees facing these challenges: https://lnkd.in/gcd8A7dN #HealthLiteracyMonth #SDOH #EmployeeBenefits #EmployeeMentalHealth

CuraLinc is excited to announce several promotions from within our operations team, effective October 2024! Gloria Farfan has been promoted to Clinical Team Quality Manager. Gloria is an experienced social worker with background in case management, private practice, and staff management. During her time at CuraLinc, Gloria has demonstrated an ability to connect with members, manage a high caseload and respond with a sense of urgency to requests from members and supervisors. All of Gloria’s work has been done with the highest quality at the core. Equally as important, Gloria has strong communication skills -both written and verbal - which will facilitate appropriate engagement with the multiple parties involved in improving the delivery of clinical services. Sara Wortham has been promoted to Clinical Team Queue Coordinator. Sara has been a supportive clinician on the phone with members demonstrating her warmth, gentle manner, approachable nature, and sound clinical judgement. Sara has established herself as a good communicator, great troubleshooter, reliable person, and as someone with a good understanding of procedures and protocols needed for this position. We are excited to see Sara transition to this new role of supporting management and team members in the success and stability of our call center. Sara comes to this role with queue management experience from past workplaces. Paige White has been promoted to Clinical Team Training Manager. Paige has been an integral part of our clinical department since she started 5 years ago. As a Care Advocate, she showed compassion and empathy, ensuring members were connected to care and felt understood. Paige also assisted with various complex outreaches as well as service inquiries and began assisting with training when the need arose. While the training team was in the beginning stages, she learned how to effectively train remotely and strategize for new groups. Her many years of EAP experience and clinical expertise, as well as her patience and ability to teach, made her an excellent choice to be promoted to the training manager. Congratulations to Gloria, Sara, and Paige, for their well-earned promotions!

We’re thrilled to welcome Matthew J. McCreary to the CuraLinc Healthcare team as our new Chief Product Officer! With a rich background in digital mental health and wellbeing, Matt has led empowered product teams at Tiatros and LifeWorks (now TELUS Health) to consistently produce market-leading healthcare experiences. Matt’s passion for reducing stigma around mental health and his commitment to creating impactful solutions will help us continue to deliver accessible, high-quality care. We’re looking forward to Matt’s leadership as we advance our mission to support individuals and empower them to prioritize their mental wellbeing year-round. Welcome, Matt!

Transportation industry employees are faced with 24/7 operations, unpredictable schedules and a heightened likelihood of emergency situations. These conditions can take a toll on their mental health and may also affect safety, productivity and turnover. Our recent study of 10,000+ employees from 77 industry employers found that employees in transportation experienced substance use at a higher rate than five other major industries studied, including technology, finance and healthcare. In addition, these employees experienced higher rates of personal stress than all other major industries we studied. While these findings are concerning, our study also showed there is hope for employees who are struggling. After receiving treatment through CuraLinc’s EAP, 72% of those at risk of substance use recovered to no longer be at risk. In addition, 89% of those at risk of productivity issues recovered to no longer be at risk, recouping an average of 40.33 hours per month after treatment. Work environments can vary greatly and may impact employees in different ways. However, access to highly personalized treatment and support can help make a clinically significant difference. Access the study today➡️: https://lnkd.in/gdNckhga #TransportationIndustry #MentalHealthMatters #EmployeeMentalHealth