HR in Review 47 – How to support mental health in the workplace with Alicia Nagar

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About this Episode

In this HR in Review episode, we are joined by Alicia Nagar, Head of People, Wellbeing & Equity at Mental Health First Aid England. Alicia talks about the importance of supporting employee mental health in the workplace and the steps employers can take to create a supportive and healthy work environment.

Guest: Alicia Nagar
Alicia is Head of People, Wellbeing & Equity at Mental Health First Aid England. With over 11 years of broad HR experience, including extensive work in recruitment and employee lifecycle management, Alicia brings a wealth of knowledge in current HR issues, employment law, and implementing best practices in the workplace.

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  • What are some current trends you’re seeing around mental health in the workplace?
  • Has COVID-19 impacted any changes in mental health trends you’ve seen? Perhaps the new flexible/hybrid way of working has had an impact on mental health?
  • What can organisations do to help their staff?
  • How can organisations offer help to those working remotely, or even check up on them?
  • Why is it important for organisations to support their employees’ mental health?
  • What are some of the barriers to workplaces providing this support?
  • Whose responsibility is it to look after an employee’s mental health?

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Podcast Host and Guests for this Edition

Host: Amelia Brand
Amelia Brand is the Editor for HRreview. With a master’s degree in Legal and Political Theory, her particular interests within HR include employment law, DE&I, and wellbeing within the workplace. Prior to working with HRreview, Amelia was Sub-Editor of a magazine, and Editor of the Environmental Justice Project at University College London, writing and overseeing articles for UCL’s weekly newsletter. Her previous academic work has focused on philosophy, politics, and law, with a special focus on how artificial intelligence will feature in the future.

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Guest: Alicia Nagar, Head of People, Wellbeing & Equity at Mental Health First Aid England
Alicia has over 11 years of experience in HR and is passionate about supporting employee wellbeing. She brings extensive knowledge in recruitment, HR processes, and implementing innovative solutions to support mental health in the workplace.

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Chernelle Vaughan is a Marketing Manager at HRreview, an HR news, opinion, and advice publication. She is an author and content creator who contributes articles and hosts podcasts covering contemporary workplace topics including employee experience, remote working, generational workplace dynamics, and organizational culture. She holds education from the University of Westminster and is based in Merton, England.

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