From Day One: Cultivating a Mental Health-Friendly Workplace from the Start
“From Day One” is a signature program from the NAMI-NYC Workplace Mental Health Initiative that offers a comprehensive framework for integrating mental health messaging into the onboarding process.
Comprehensive Onboarding Toolkit
The toolkit equips you with everything needed to create an engaging and supportive mental health onboarding experience, including:
- Business Case: Data-driven rationale for integrating mental health into onboarding.
- Presentation: Customizable slides with ready-to-use scripts for seamless delivery. Download to see the PowerPoint with full script.
- Implementation Plan: Step-by-step guidance to operationalize program.
- Evaluation Metrics: Tools to measure effectiveness and impact.
Short-Term Outcomes for Employers
By incorporating our program into your onboarding process, employers can look forward to the following immediate benefits:
- Enhance understanding of common mental health challenges and their workplace impact.
- Increase awareness of company mental health resources.
- Boost participation in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Strengthen perception of leadership’s authentic support for mental health.
- Improve comfort in accessing workplace-provided mental health resources.
- Gain confidence in prioritizing their own mental health.
Long-Term Impact and Culture Shift
These initial improvements will pave the way for a transformative culture shift within your organization, leading to:
- Healthier, more productive employees.
- Reduced disability and healthcare costs.
- Lower employee turnover.
- Retention of more valued employees.
- A company-wide culture where mental health is prioritized and integrated into everyday practices, leading to increased overall well-being and support among employees.
Join us in making mental health a priority from employee’s first day at work. Contact us today to learn how “From Day One” can benefit your organization.
Let’s work together to make mental health a part of workplace culture from Day One. Reach out to our Workplace Mental Health Director Rachael Steimnitz at rsteimnitz@naminyc.org to learn more!