Register Today! Whole-Person Workplace Conference on October 20
Wellbeing at Work is Tied to Higher Retention, Morale and Productivity!
Join us Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (EST) to learn more
Register for the 2022 WorkLife Conference: The Whole-Person Workplace! This is a free virtual conference open to MSU employees.
The world of work continues shift as we cumulatively adjust to an ever-changing landscape. Join us for a deep dive into industry backed research on how everyone, no matter their role, can support a whole-person perspective in the workplace. Learn how being adaptable, teachable and genuine affects the work experience for yourself and others!
Hear from expert presenters in keynote and breakout sessions, detailed below.
Keynote Speaker and Author:
Our keynote speaker and author of the book “The Whole-Person Workplace,” Scott Behson, will discuss how to build a better workplace through work-life, wellness and employee support.
Breakout room topics (registrants will select one of three available sessions):
- Flexible Work Arrangements Panel
With nearly 87% of workers in the US recently indicating they would like to work remotely or have flexible work options (Gardner, 2021, p. 2), it is more important than ever for employers to try to understand and provide pathways for employees to embrace a flexible work arrangement. This panel will discuss how other universities are utilizing flexible work, how flexible work supports employees that are caregivers, and more. Presenters: Ronnie Haas (MIT), Jake Lathrop (MSU), Jaimie Hutchison (MSU)
- Family-Friendly Workplace
Families grow and change, and different employees have different family-related concerns, throughout employees’ tenure with their organizations. Whether it be parental, or caregiving related or not, each employee has a different experience with their families, and how organizations acknowledge these different aspects influences employees’ likelihood of staying with their organization (Behson, 2021, p. 69 & 80). This panel will discuss how to create and implement policies that are important in the effort to support employees as family members and caregivers.
Presenters: Lourdes Rodriguez (Arizona State), Caitlin Azhderian (Stanford), Rachel Perez (MSU)
- Whole-Person Culture to Support DEI, Retention and Recruitment
Potential employees are whole people with full lives outside of their job search and recognizing them as such not only is the authentic way to recruit as a Whole-Person Workplace, but also shows candidates how they will be treated in the organization, attracting them to the culture and making them even more interested in the position (Behson, 2021, p. 19). This panel will discuss how to use this cultural approach to support retention, recruitment, and DEI efforts.
Presenters: Maranda Holtsclaw (HERC), Tina Alonzo (MSU), Ebony Lucas (MSU)
