Why Talking About Mental Health in the Workplace Is Important

Minenhle Mlotshwa
Ahmed Ghusain
Minenhle Mlotshwa, Ahmed Ghusain
Why Talking About Mental Health in the Workplace Is Important

2020 was a year of unprecedented change.

It took us from the life we knew to a life of isolation and uncertainty. Many of us had to learn how to live in an environment that required us to do everything from the safety and seclusion of our homes – including work.

Now, once...

2020 was a year of unprecedented change.

It took us from the life we knew to a life of isolation and uncertainty. Many of us had to learn how to live in an environment that required us to do everything from the safety and seclusion of our homes – including work.

Now, once again, everything is changing. We are starting to see some semblance of normalcy, and many of us are returning to the office. But while returning to “normal” should seem comforting, it has been an understandably difficult transition in the workplace.

With all of the confusion, Minenhle P Mlotshwa (Assistant Product Manager) and Ahmed Al Ghusain (Senior Business Intelligence Analyst) from the team at Cummins, want all professionals struggling to know that it’s okay to not be okay. Navigating these changes is not easy. They present unique challenges every day, and they can have a negative effect on your mental health if you’re not careful. That’s why it’s so important to talk about mental well-being in the workplace. By removing the taboo and being open and honest with your team and managers, you can help make room for empathy, self-care, and a better understanding of mental health in the professional realm.

In this discussion they’ll address:

  • Why talking about mental health is so important in the professional realm.
  • How to address the topic of mental well-being with your team and managers.
  • Different self-care tips to help you create routines and boundaries in the workplace to better protect your mental health.

Meet The Speakers

Minenhle Mlotshwa
Minenhle Mlotshwa
NRP Marketing Specialist Snr, Cummins

Minenhle is a Snr Marketing specialist at Cummins with a dual function. She is responsible for product management which includes the 4Ps of marketing (price, place, product and promotion) and territory management.

She has been responsible for driving strategic initiates for aftermarket parts and ensuring the products are priced appropriately for our channel. Within territory management, Minenhle has been growing aftermarket sales for cross border dealers and selected European customers through various growth enablers.

The key has always been to use marketing tactics, drive sales, translate data and channel awareness to reach the desired objective.

Ahmed Ghusain
Ahmed Ghusain
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, Cummins

Ahmed comes from an engineering background with a passion for human behavior and employee engagement that enabled him to become a thinker who analyses inputs logically yet makes sure to listen to the emotions associated with them.

His working experience is diverse ranging from Project Management, Talent Management, business intelligence, and Coaching. Ahmed has an engineering degree, PMP certified, CIPD associate, and ACC certified coach from the international coaching federation.

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