Individuals and organizations continue to face unprecedented levels of disruption and instability, introducing new insecurity into how we navigate our daily lives. Understanding what this uncertainty means for the mental health of the individual and the collective is critical to fostering supportive workplace cultures, and to developing effective strategies that empower employees and managers to lead with purpose and empathy.
We are thrilled to announce that Bonnie Hayden Cheng will be our keynote speaker at this year’s event. Bonnie is a member of One Mind at Work’s Scientific Advisory Committee, and is passionate about corporate wellness–the ‘S’ of ESG. At the Global Forum, Bonnie will be sharing key insights from her recently published book, The Return on Kindness, and discuss the critical role of kindness in business leadership.
Associate Professor of Management and Strategy, Hong Kong University Business School
Associate Professor of Management and Strategy, Hong Kong University Business School
CEO & CHIEF HOPE OFFICER, The Shine Hope Company FOUNDER, iFred
Neuroscientist, Psychologist, and TEDx Speaker
CEO of Critica and Executive Director of Those Nerdy Girls
CEO & CHIEF HOPE OFFICER, The Shine Hope Company FOUNDER, iFred
Neuroscientist, Psychologist, and TEDx Speaker
CEO of Critica and Executive Director of Those Nerdy Girls
The Global Forum is enriched with a “Music Bridge: Savor Your Senses® Intermezzi,” crafted by Artistic Director and Concert Pianist, Elaine Kwon. This “Music Bridge” spans the two days of the Forum, and is supported by eight music pillars (performances) that are purposefully paired to bolster the Forum’s essential content blocks. In music, a bridge provides connection between sections and serves as development to add depth and enhance the overall emotional impact. In a broader context, a bridge offers a shared pathway, vistas and perspectives, and opportunities to overcome obstacles.
*Intermezzi are short musical interludes that are performed between acts of a larger musical work. They serve as transitions and allow respite for reflection.
Artistic Director and Concert Pianist
Artistic Director and Concert Pianist
Featured Speaker
The Uncertainty Paradox
Panel
There is a connection between financial and mental health. And yet, employers often take the wrong approach to addressing this problem. Why is this connection so important? What strategies should leaders be taking to holistically support their employees?
Our panel of experts will explore how financial instability impacts employee productivity, morale, and overall mental health, shedding light on effective strategies for organizations to support their employees during times of financial uncertainty.
Thanks to the keynote speech from expert Jeroen Van Baar and the findings of TIAA’s recent report “Connecting Mental and Financial Health: Insights for Employers,” attendees will learn actionable strategies to promote resilience and well-being for their employees.
Fireside Chat
Featured Speaker
How to Be a Wise Consumer of Data
Panel
Insights from the Mental Health at Work Index Annual Report
In today’s data-driven professional landscape, leveraging insights is critical to creating impactful mental health strategies within organizations.
Our expert panelists will discuss the findings of the Mental Health at Work Index Annual Report and offer diverse perspectives on how organizations can utilize this data to develop comprehensive mental health strategies that prioritize employee well-being.
From understanding our new, abbreviated ‘foundation version’ of the Index to supporting purpose-driven initiatives within mission-oriented organizations, our discussion will cover a wide range of topics crucial for business leaders committed to fostering a mentally healthy workplace culture.
Join us as we explore the power of data-driven impact and the essential steps toward creating inclusive, supportive environments that prioritize mental health.
Special Session
Keynote Speaker
The Return on Kindness
Panel
Kindness in Leadership
Practicing kindness in leadership has a profound impact on teams. However, this approach to leadership is often overlooked in today’s professional world.
With the exchange of best practices and lived experience, our panelists will explore how compassionate leadership fosters trust, collaboration, and innovation within teams, leading to greater employee engagement and retention.
Thanks to the principles and case studies outlined in “The Return on Kindness: How Kind Leadership Wins Talent, Earns Loyalty, and Builds Successful Companies,” by keynote speaker Dr. Bonnie Hayden Cheng, attendees will learn practical strategies for integrating kindness into leadership practices – creating cultures of empathy and inclusion.
Special Session
Featured Speaker
On Hope
Panel
Empowering Employees for Success
The bottom line: many employees are burnt out. How do we bring our teams along on our organizations’ missions and shared set of goals and values? How do we keep our teams engaged in their work?
Fostering hope among employees in the workplace not only leads to greater resilience, motivation, and improved productivity, resulting in a better overall company performance, but also cultivates a positive work culture, enhances employee engagement, and promotes a sense of purpose–even in the face of uncertainty or adversity.
Thanks to the ‘Five Keys to Shine’ framework from keynote speaker Kathryn Goetzke and our expert panelists, attendees will learn strategies and best practices for how employers can create a culture of hope and purpose within their organizations.
Panel
Supporting the Mental Health of the Start-Up Community
Start-up founders are at risk for pronounced mental health challenges: increased loneliness has been well-documented, and a 2015 survey led by UC Berkeley reported that 72% of entrepreneurs reported mental health conditions, compared with 20% of the general population.
One Mind at Work partnered with a group of mental health start-ups from One Mind’s Accelerator program, using the Mental Health at Work Index Foundations assessment, to help founders make more informed decisions about how and where to build internal mental health capacity as their businesses grow.
One Mind at Work will share early insights from the Foundations assessments, and panelists will share what this work looks like at different stages of scale and maturity.
Special Session
The Salus Award is named after the Staglin Family wine label, named Salus for the Roman goddess of wellbeing. Each year at the Global Forum, One Mind at Work presents the Salus Award to one individual and one organization in recognition of a remarkable commitment to advancing the adoption of one or more pillars of the One Mind at Work Charter.
The 2023 Salus Award for Workplace Mental Health was presented to George Demos, Allison Friend, and Mary Ellen Connerty on behalf of O’Melveny and Myers for their exemplary effort in championing mental health throughout their organization and beyond, and demonstrating the gold standard of membership of One Mind at Work.
The 2023 Salus Award for Individual Voices in Workplace Mental Health was presented to Jeffrey Tan for inspiring action within his organization, Jardines, and for his tireless partnership with One Mind at Work and other mental health leaders.
2022 Event Summary: A Roadmap for Leading Practice in Workplace Mental Health
2021 Event Summary: Taking Action to Address New Challenges in Workplace Mental Health
2020 Event Summary: Advancing Brain Health in the Workplace
2019 Event Summary: Transforming Workplace Mental Health
2018 Event Summary: Accelerating a Global Movement in Workplace Mental Health
2017 Event Summary: Launching a Global Movement in Workplace Mental Health
Yes. The Global Forum is invitation-only, and all attendees must register. If you are interested in attending, please contact global.forum@onemind.org. This event is not open to the public, and space is limited.
Registration to the event is free, but attendees are responsible for their travel and lodging.
This year’s Global Forum will take place at the Archer Hotel Napa in downtown Napa. For reservation ease, a room block has been secured and a booking link will be shared shortly.
RESERVE YOUR ROOM BEFORE APRIL 12, 2024, TO SECURE THE HIGHLY DISCOUNTED RATE.
The Archer Hotel Napa is located 60 miles north of the city of San Francisco but easily accessible for visitors arriving at the San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) airports, as well as the Santa Rosa (STS) and Sacramento (SMF) airports. To get to the forum, we suggest renting a car, booking a shuttle service, or using a rideshare app like Lyft or Uber.
Transportation will be provided by One Mind at Work for the Monday evening reception and the dinner on Tuesday evening.
You may request to register a guest, but we cannot guarantee that space will be available. We will maintain a waitlist up until the day of the event and will release tickets as they become available.
The Global Forum operates under the Chatham House Rule, so there will not be press at the event, and no comments or statements will be directly attributed to an attendee without their explicit approval. We hire a professional photographer and publish a summary of the event that will be distributed to all attendees and published online.
We will provide breakfast and lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday. We will host a members-only reception on Monday evening, and speakers and attendees are invited to dinner on Tuesday evening at the Staglin Family Vineyard. We would like to ask all attendees to confirm their plans for Monday and Tuesday evenings during registration so we can plan accordingly.
Most attendees dress in business attire for the forum, slightly more casually than in an office meeting (ties and suits are unnecessary). Remember that Napa in May can be warm during the day, but the venue will have air conditioning. Dress for the speaker and attendee dinner is typically “business cocktail” – but there is no need to change between the forum and dinner unless it is your preference.
