By: Jessica Dalby
Employees are not just a number within an organization. They are humans who come to the workplace to perform a specific job at their highest capacity, but the internal emotional factor is often overlooked or misunderstood. Employees must prioritize their mental health and well-being. However, as an organization, in order to retain their employees, addressing the unseen and unheard mental health and well-being of their employees must be addressed proactively versus in a reactive manner.
CEO and Founder of Listen Then Speak, Jahmaal Marshall, has over 15+ years of experience addressing mental health within the workplace. This topic is of high importance in order for any organization to address, including their bottom line, thrive, and reduce high employee turnover rates. It will cost an organization approximately $24,000 to onboard one employee. However, by addressing the common situation at hand, the question remains: do we address this from a simple course or a few hours of training, or do we truly go hands-on?
Generally, organizations may believe a simple discussion would combat the concern of employees’ mental health and well-being. Checking a box once it has fulfilled the requirements set forth by an organization. Given a one-hour or even full eight-hour workday, providing informational knowledge may be perceived as addressing the requirement. No matter how this is viewed, they are employees, not just a subject that needs to be discussed. Therefore, when looking at this topic, it is imperative to fulfill what is needed for their employees but ensure the proper funds are allocated towards the program.
Yes, employees’ mental health and well-being are important, but with any organization, small or large, the financial aspect must be evaluated. All organizations want to retain and support their employees, but as an organization, to do this, the proper funds must be available and awarded to the individual who will provide the most value and ensure that growth as an organization is established and the employees are cared for. Thus, when addressing this, oftentimes a counselor is immediately thought of, or maybe a consultant. Jahmaal Marshall has over 15+ years of experience and expertise as a counselor, consultant, and coach.
One individual exemplifies all three skill sets, bringing the knowledge to tackle a wide range of concerns pertaining to any mental health and well-being program for organizations. He addresses the fiscal concerns of any organization and possesses the strength and understanding to address this program in an individual or group setting. Many times, when looking at a mental health and well-being program, we would like to address it as a group setting, as the organization still has to consider the financial perspective. Yet, Jahmall can bring the know-how as it relates to advising, creating a safe space for individuals or groups to discuss things that often may not be addressed at any management level.
As well as, working with the organization encourages them to look at the foundation of how this is being addressed, have an open conversation, and provide aid to take a retrospective thought process while applying what is being taught. Invoking an individual’s thought process, asking themselves, “What would I do with what I have learned”? Jahmaal leaves no stone unturned as he works with a wide range of clients, from individuals to groups. He has worked with senior leaders in Fortune 500 companies and a wide variety of group settings. Jahmaal comes with the education to resonate with employees and the ability to provide the tools needed for organizations big or small and Fortune 500 companies that need this training to decrease turnover rate and enhance employees’ productivity.
Are you ready to be proactive rather than reactive? If so, Jahmaal is ready to meet and address those concerns and provide results for your employees and fiscal budget.
Published by: Martin De Juan
