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Mental health awareness in the workplace is a rising trend, as mental health issues are recognized as one of the biggest contributors to declining productivity, absenteeism, staff turnover, work withdrawal behaviors and more concerning outcomes in the workplace.
This event will be a great opportunity to discuss how the pandemic has impacted mental health at work and promote positive exchange. SwedCham China is glad to co-organize this event hosted by the German Chamber's More than a market initiative.
Evidence from WHO suggests that nearly half of the world's population is affected by mental illness at some point of their life. According to recent WHO data (2017) 264 million people are now living with depression. That amounts to a total of 4.4% of the global population who suffer from a depressive disorder, with an additional 3.6% who experience an anxiety disorder. The estimated economic impact of depression and anxiety, as just two examples of mental health concerns that can impact workplaces and employees, is US$ 1 trillion per year in lost productivity.
The pandemic has compounded the existing challenges individuals face in coping with their mental health and the way employers handle these concerns, stressing the importance of mental health strategies in the workplace to support those in need. The impact of the pandemic in mental health is particularly troubling as, according to the World Economic Forum, one in three adults is depressed or anxious due to COVID-19. And while the Covid Pandemic might become a manageable "New-Normal", experts foresee that mental health issues will far exceed the duration and impact of COVID itself.
At the same time, talking about mental health struggles has historically been a taboo subject, for employees and employers alike. This is where Lifeline wants to instill change: talking about mental health has enormous benefits on an individual level as it works to prevent major mental health crises and increase well-being, and workplaces that promote mental health are more likely to reduce absenteeism and turnover intention, and increase productivity and team performance. The effects of having a positive and proactive workplace culture of supporting and addressing mental health therefore cannot be underestimated in terms of its benefits to employees and employers alike.
Date
November 16, 2021
Time
4:00 p.m - 7:10 p.m, Beijing time
Price
250 RMB for Members
400 RMB for Non-Members
Venue
Colca
3/F, Sinarmas Plaza, 588 Dongchangzhi road, near Lvshun road, Hongkou District
白玉兰广场3楼, 东长治路588号, 近旅顺路, 虹口区
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* Psychological safety is defined as a team climate characterized by interpersonal trust and mutual respect in which people are comfortable being themselves. [Professor Amy Edmondson, Harvard Business School] Google's research of its own workforce revealed that psychological safety was the most important team norm for high performing innovative workplaces. Positive effects of a psychological safe and high trust workplace include to wide-ranging benefits, including increased confidence, creativity, trust and productivity8. Research from 2017 found that people in high-trust companies report 74% less stress, 29% more satisfaction with their lives and 40% less burnout than people at low-trust companies.
This event is jointly organized with Lifeline. the only English speaking crisis helpline service across China.
This event is part of the German Chamber's CSR initiative More than a Market. For more information, please visit www.morethanamarket.cn.
Agenda
4
00PM
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4
15PM
4
15PM
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4
20PM
Welcome by the moderator
Noga Feige4
20PM
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4
30PM
4
30PM
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4
35PM
4
35PM
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4
50PM
Theoretical insights: Mental Health
Dr. George Hu4
50PM
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5
05PM
5
05PM
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5
25PM
Case Study Bayer China
Vini Zhang5
25PM
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5
45PM
Case Study Covestro
Joey Lu5
45PM
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6
40PM
6
40PM
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7
10PM
Welcome by the moderator
Speakers
Noga Feige
Editor and Social Media Coordinator at the German Chamber of Commerce in China | ShanghaiNoga Feige Noga is the editor of the German Chamber’s business magazine, the Ticker, and a social media coordinator. A journalist, entrepreneur, and website manager working in the field for over a decade, Noga’s passion for China and storytelling led her to found TravelChina.co.il, now Israel’s leading content website about China. Her articles were featured in SixthTone, That’s Shanghai Magazine, and various publications in Israel and China. Noga is the Vice-President for one of Shanghai’s longest-running women organizations, IPWS, and serves as a mentor for startups in H-Farm's Marco Polo program in Italy and The Circle: Founders Club in India.
Introduction of Lifeline and the R U OK? program
Speakers
Ha Chuong
Partnership & Fundraising ManagerHa Chuong has been a volunteer at Lifeline China since 2018. She is originally from Canada and has been in China since 2017. Prior to her time in China, she was a health professional with over 10 years of experience in the workplace health and wellness industry in North America. Her experience included program management of global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs at one of the world’s largest EAP providers. Clients included Fortune 500 multinationals. She holds a B.Sc. in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo.
Introduction of Panel Participants by the moderator
Speakers
Noga Feige
Editor and Social Media Coordinator at the German Chamber of Commerce in China | ShanghaiNoga Feige Noga is the editor of the German Chamber’s business magazine, the Ticker, and a social media coordinator. A journalist, entrepreneur, and website manager working in the field for over a decade, Noga’s passion for China and storytelling led her to found TravelChina.co.il, now Israel’s leading content website about China. Her articles were featured in SixthTone, That’s Shanghai Magazine, and various publications in Israel and China. Noga is the Vice-President for one of Shanghai’s longest-running women organizations, IPWS, and serves as a mentor for startups in H-Farm's Marco Polo program in Italy and The Circle: Founders Club in India.
Theoretical insights: Mental Health
Speakers
Dr. George Hu
Licensed clinical psychologistDr. George Hu is a licensed clinical psychologist from the United States, licensed in California and Hawaii. He is currently the Department Chair of Mental Health at Shanghai United Family Pudong Hospital, and the Leader of the nationwide United Family Mental Health Network. Dr. Hu is also currently the President of the Shanghai International Mental Health Association, and the Chief Clinical Officer of Eversparks, and has been living and working in China with his family since 2013. Dr. Hu earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Masters and Doctoral degrees in psychology from Alliant International University in San Francisco, California. He received his clinical training with the United States Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Oakland Children’s Hospital, community mental health agencies, and the Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital in Xi’An, China. Prior to graduate school, Dr. Hu spent 6 years in advertising and marketing, working for Silicon Valley tech companies and healthcare giants such as Kaiser Permanente.
Theoretical insights: Leadership perspective (Expert)
Speakers
Tilman Rieger
Founder of 8C consultingTilman Rieger is Founder of 8C consulting, a company that helps clients reach more effective communication, leadership and collaboration. He is the former HR Director of General Motors Europe, a certified executive coach, and designs, conducts and facilitated leadership training and workshops. He also is President of the Shanghai Coaching Circle and has lived in Europe, the US and China.
Case Study Bayer China
Speakers
Vini Zhang
Head of Total Rewards of Bayer ChinaVini Zhang is the Head of Total Rewards of Bayer China, in charge of various Total Rewards policies and programs design & implementation for all Bayer Business Divisions and Supporting Functions. During her past 9 years’ service in Bayer, Vini has led important projects such as Job Grading Structure review, Total Rewards framework optimization, Local Recognition program, Employee Health & Wellbeing, HR integration in Merge and Acquisition, etc. Vini Zhang comes with nearly 20 years of HR experience across different industries. Before Bayer, Vini has worked in General Electric and Kraft Foods on various roles covering HR shared services, Total Rewards, Organization & Talent Development. Vini holds her bachelor’s degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, majored in Computer Science.
Case Study Covestro
Speakers
Joey Lu
Head of HR Delivery (incl. C&B) at Covestro ChinaJoey holds the position of Head of HR Delivery and CBM (Compensation, Benefit and Mobility) at Covestro China. She leads all HR delivery tasks in China, ensures the effective execution of transactional and operational services as well as continuous process improvement and effective change management at the local level. She also works as CBM Head to provide China CBM end to end solution (design & implementation) to enable Covestro China HR Strategy by leading the local CB Expert team.
Joey has more than 16 years working experience at various functions across different industries in and out of China. During her past 6 years’ experience in Covestro, Joey has taken lead/was a key member of various projects like M&A, Company Restructuring, HR Platform Design, etc.
Joey holds her master degrees from University of Sydney, major in Commerce and International Business. She is also a member of CPA Australia and PMP.
Speakers
Noga Feige
Editor and Social Media Coordinator at the German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai
More Information
Ha Chuong
Partnership & Fundraising Manager
Ha Chuong has been a volunteer at Lifeline China since 2018. She is originally from Canada and has been in China since 2017. Prior to her time in China, she was a health professional with over 10 years of experience in the workplace health and wellness industry in North America. Her experience included program management of global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs at one of the world’s largest EAP providers. Clients included Fortune 500 multinationals. She holds a B.Sc. in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo.
Noga Feige
Editor and Social Media Coordinator at the German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai
Noga Feige Noga is the editor of the German Chamber’s business magazine, the Ticker, and a social media coordinator. A journalist, entrepreneur, and website manager working in the field for over a decade, Noga’s passion for China and storytelling led her to found TravelChina.co.il, now Israel’s leading content website about China. Her articles were featured in SixthTone, That’s Shanghai Magazine, and various publications in Israel and China. Noga is the Vice-President for one of Shanghai’s longest-running women organizations, IPWS, and serves as a mentor for startups in H-Farm's Marco Polo program in Italy and The Circle: Founders Club in India.
Dr. George
Hu
Licensed clinical psychologist
Dr. George Hu is a licensed clinical psychologist from the United States, licensed in California and Hawaii. He is currently the Department Chair of Mental Health at Shanghai United Family Pudong Hospital, and the Leader of the nationwide United Family Mental Health Network. Dr. Hu is also currently the President of the Shanghai International Mental Health Association, and the Chief Clinical Officer of Eversparks, and has been living and working in China with his family since 2013. Dr. Hu earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Masters and Doctoral degrees in psychology from Alliant International University in San Francisco, California. He received his clinical training with the United States Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Oakland Children’s Hospital, community mental health agencies, and the Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital in Xi’An, China. Prior to graduate school, Dr. Hu spent 6 years in advertising and marketing, working for Silicon Valley tech companies and healthcare giants such as Kaiser Permanente.
Tilman
Rieger
Founder of 8C consulting
Tilman Rieger is Founder of 8C consulting, a company that helps clients reach more effective communication, leadership and collaboration. He is the former HR Director of General Motors Europe, a certified executive coach, and designs, conducts and facilitated leadership training and workshops. He also is President of the Shanghai Coaching Circle and has lived in Europe, the US and China.
Vini Zhang
Head of Total Rewards of Bayer China
Vini Zhang is the Head of Total Rewards of Bayer China, in charge of various Total Rewards policies and programs design & implementation for all Bayer Business Divisions and Supporting Functions. During her past 9 years’ service in Bayer, Vini has led important projects such as Job Grading Structure review, Total Rewards framework optimization, Local Recognition program, Employee Health & Wellbeing, HR integration in Merge and Acquisition, etc. Vini Zhang comes with nearly 20 years of HR experience across different industries. Before Bayer, Vini has worked in General Electric and Kraft Foods on various roles covering HR shared services, Total Rewards, Organization & Talent Development. Vini holds her bachelor’s degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, majored in Computer Science.
Joey Lu
Head of HR Delivery (incl. C&B) at Covestro China
Joey holds the position of Head of HR Delivery and CBM (Compensation, Benefit and Mobility) at Covestro China. She leads all HR delivery tasks in China, ensures the effective execution of transactional and operational services as well as continuous process improvement and effective change management at the local level. She also works as CBM Head to provide China CBM end to end solution (design & implementation) to enable Covestro China HR Strategy by leading the local CB Expert team.
Joey has more than 16 years working experience at various functions across different industries in and out of China. During her past 6 years’ experience in Covestro, Joey has taken lead/was a key member of various projects like M&A, Company Restructuring, HR Platform Design, etc.
Joey holds her master degrees from University of Sydney, major in Commerce and International Business. She is also a member of CPA Australia and PMP.
Sponsors and Partners
CORPORATE GOLD PARTNERS
CORPORATE SILVER PARTNERS
A special thanks to our Corporate Silver Partners for supporting the Swedish business community in China.
Scandic Far East Group
Scandic Foods Asia focuses on bringing healthy and delicious Scandinavian products to the Chinese and Asian market. From our Asian Distribution center in the Shanghai Free Trade zone and our Jiuting China distribution center we can supply top Scandinavian brands.
http://www.scandicfoodsasia.com/
PSU (China) Consulting Co., Ltd.
PSU was established 2006 and is one of the leading Security Consultancies in China that has the experience, insight and resources to help companies and organisations to deal with security related issues such as business intelligence, security audits, investigations and crisis management connected to corporate, brands and individuals.
http://www.psuchina.com.cn/
Event Partner
Lifeline
Established in 2004, Lifeline remains the one and only English speaking crisis helpline service across China. We operate as a 100% volunteer based social enterprise, in cooperation with the Shanghai United Foundation. Whether it’s a personal, family, or work-related issue, a major trauma, personal loss or chronic physical or mental illness, we listen and support, offering resources and referrals to help and enable callers to take positive steps forward.