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Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Workplace
Depression can manifest in various ways in the workplace, and ignoring its existence is a costly mistake. Addressing mental health in the workplace is proven to be a sound business strategy.
By Cal Beyer and Leia Spoor
September 8, 2020
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by Cal Beyer
Cal Beyer is the Director of Risk Management at Lakeside Industries in Issaquah, Wash. Cal has over 27 years of professional experience in safety, insurance and risk management serving the construction industry. He serves on the Executive Committee and is the Co-Lead for the Workplace Task Force of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. He also serves on the 2016 Editorial Review Board for Construction Business Owner. Cal received the Danny Parrish Outstanding Leadership Award in 2016 from the Construction Financial Management Association for his work on suicide prevention.
by Leia Spoor
Leia Spoor is a resource for clients and works closely with the Health Asset Management Team and its Clinical Learning and Understanding Engine (CLUE). She leads data driven disease-specific interventions to improve quality of life for employees and family members. Leia is one of the Top 100 Wellbeing Leaders for the Corporate Health and Wellness Association. Leia holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and a Master of Public Health from Texas A&M University. She is in Holmes Murphy’s Dallas office.
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