strategies to improve mental health in the workplace
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Strategies to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace
Chakameh ShafiiCEO, TranQool
An Optimity Webinar
Sponsored by
Host: Hilary TurkWellness Advisor @myOptimity
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others• In the handout section there is a Willis Wellness Industry Trend report,
Optimity Case Studies, BONUS downloadable Mental Health Posters
About Optimity
The Optimity Digital Wellness Platform is used by organizational leaders to produce an ROI through holistic health support for their employees 24/7.
The digital platform is mobile-first and strategically targets high-cost issues to proactively coach employees on making better lifestyle choices,
everyday.
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Easier Management and Better Data
Our customers can run more initiatives, faster and easier, and coordinate multiple sites. The cohesive database allows them to be data-driven on their initiatives to adapt and drive outcomes
Reduced Benefits and Claims Costs
We have proven results in targeted wellness programs that reduce drug claims, absenteeism, STD/LTD. Clients are getting $1.80 to $6.93 back for every $1 spent on wellness.
● 7x previous year engagement
● Improved employee health during audit season
● Reduced attrition ● Promoted PwC culture
● Saved 200 hours for HR in 2016● Ran 3x number of successful
programs● 4x engagement prior to Optimity● 25% improvement from previous
year engagement on Optimity
● Drug costs went from 20.3% YoY increase change to 7.4% YoY
● Reduction of absenteeism● $1.80 back for every $1 spent● 6x previous year engagement
Control drug claims, benefits costs, and boost engagement
RESULTS AND CASE STUDIES
● Chakameh: Understanding Mental Health & Why It Is Important
○ What is mental health & what is evidence based therapy?
○ Top mental health trends
○ Benefits of having company wide mental health agendas
○ 2017 checklist for setting up your company
● Hilary: Optimity Digital Wellness Implementation Strategies
○ 3 Case studies of mindfulness practices, and associated business outcomes
○ 3 Tips on getting the highest participation on strategic mental health programs
● Q&A
Agenda
About Hilary Turk & Chakameh ShafiiHilary is a Wellness Advisor at Optimity. Her background is in human kinetics and health promotion programs. She works with clients to customize wellness programs for targeted health support and to drive better outcomes.
Chakameh is the CEO and co-founder of TranQool, an online mental health platform. An engineer by education, Chakameh is a passionate mental health advocate and social entrepreneur.
About TranQool
TranQool is an online mental health platform that allows users to speak one-on-one with Licensed Psychologists or Registered Social Workers through video, from the comfort of home.
Why the Focus on Mental Health?• Costs $50 billion to our economy, $20 billion from workplace losses
• Only 23% Canadian workers feel comfortable talking about mental illness
• 30% of STD and LTD claims from mental health problems • 500,000 Canadians absent daily • HR is strategic for cost-containment and organizational success
What is mental health? What is CBT and evidence based
therapy?
Meditation, Mindfulness & CBT
• Mobile-first • Adaptive solutions • Holistic health • Outcome driven results • Incentivized self-care
Mental Health Top Trends
• Company Culture• Overall Outcomes• Employee Resilience
Benefits Of Company Wide Mental Health Agenda
Checklist for Mental Health Initiatives
● Gather past experiences
● Understand the top 5 industry best practices - media research
● Identify 2017 initiatives and tools for mental health
● Calculate estimated ROI: business impact
● Get C-level support, budget and resources
● Implement targeted initiatives - get help from vendors, if needed
● Track results to ensure ROI is realized
Learning From Startups
Optimity provides gamified wellness solutions to companies that achieve ROI in employee health through easy and scalable implementation of best practices in
wellness.
Multiple demands Hard to coordinateNew requirementsHigh employee to HR
ratioMetrics driven & data
analytics
Employee Participation
Personalized Content
Optimity Internal Mindfulness
2 minutes at our Friday team meetings helps me work better with my colleagues collaboratively on more initiatives.
- Trista ChanWellness Advisor
More Results From Partners
● 21% reduction in absenteeism over 3 years, 66% reduction in grievances - Homewood Health
● 10.66 to 6.55 days reduction in absenteeism, 7% reduction in healthcare costs - Michael Garron Hospital
● 30% reduction in sick leave - Upper Canada District School Board● 9 % increase in engagement, 12% above industry average for
employee engagement (Ontario Hospital Association) - North York General Hospital
Cost to businesses in North America each year
$1,100,000,000Milken Institute, CA, USA
EMPLOYEE HEALTH COST
Costs per employee per year$11,304 and growing at 6.5%
9.3 days absenteeism7-20% YOY increase in Rx costs
Aging population
● Drug claims
● Benefits Utilization
● Stress & sick leave, short-term disability, long-term disability
● Absenteeism
● Turnover
● Tracked ROI for Current Wellness Initiatives
Why a Strategic Focus on Outcomes
POCKET HEALTH COACH
Holistic health
Micro-habits
Social
Gamified
Rewards
CORPORATE WELLNESS
Centralized Hub
Rewards Management
Claims Insights
Customized Content
Population Analytics
ROI Measurement
Fully-integrated Ecosystem
Devices & Health apps
Centralized Admin
Dashboard& Database
Connected Wearables
Customized Mobile
Experience
Retargeting for Highest Cost
Issues
(Inactive)Average
SickSuper Fit
DEMENTIA
Only Optimity focuses on the middle majority
Traditional Wellness Programs
Disease Management
Programs
77% PARTICIPATION
● Recruit champions across the organization● Build leadership culture within staff● Decentralize effort, but centralize coordination and
results
● Bring-your-own-device● Right information at right time● Decrease clutter: reduce emails with push
notifications
● Get metrics● Leverage subject experts’ support● Improve and customize your offering over time
1.Takeaways from Mindfulness and Mental Health in the Workplace● Top industry trends, impact of mental health on workplace● What is mental health and CBT?● Chakameh’s personal experiences● How to get to started - 2017 checklist to be more mindful
2. Digital Wellness Implementation Strategies - Mental HealthOptimity allows HR managers to leverage cutting-edge technology to run customized, engaging and adaptive employee programs from one hub.
● Digital solutions and best practices● 3 Tips on getting highest participation in strategic mental health
programs● Holistic health can be scalable and engaging
Mental Health in the Workplace: Summary
For anyone located in Ontario and are looking to learn more about Tranqool:
Please e-mail Leslie Wise [email protected]
Learn more about how to improve mental health in your workplace:
Hilary [email protected]
Next Webinar on Employee Engagement Best Practices:
Thurdsay, April 6th at 2:00pm EST
Register on our website:www.myoptimity.com/learn