May 7, 2024

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Mental Health Matters: Creating Awareness in the Workplace

by member Amber Okes, VP of Operations, Human Resource Standards Institute (HRSI)

Mental health, once brushed aside or whispered about in hushed tones, is moving to the forefront of organizational discourse. Why? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five adults grapples with a mental health condition, navigating the balance between professional responsibilities and personal well-being.


Mental health is not just a matter of individual struggle—it is a collective concern that reverberates throughout an organization. Job performance and productivity, employee engagement, and daily functioning diminish due to poor mental health. Cognitive performance can be reduced by as much as 35 percent and other health risks can increase as negative coping tactics such as smoking, obesity, or substance abuse proliferate. A large body of research has revealed that untreated mental illness’ costs businesses billions in lost productivity annually, underscoring the crucial role mental health plays in shaping the success of our workplaces.


The Role of Employers in Supporting Mental Health

Creating a culture of caring and support can help employees feel comfortable discussing mental health issues and seeking help when needed, but the biggest obstacle is often getting employees to utilize the services provided. Eight in ten workers say shame and stigma prevent them from seeking treatment for a mental health condition.


Employers can also provide resources and training to managers to help them... 

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Submit your Stories by May 22nd for Positively NOVA!'s Summer Edition!

Our NVC member community has proven its generosity time and again through donations and give-back efforts, and we want to showcase that good work in both our upcoming Positively NOVA! summer edition and our website! We will also feature our members' stories at our Annual Members' Meeting on June 6th.


Help us spread goodwill by letting us share your story with the world! Send a 2-3 paragraph write-up, at least one photo from the effort, and your logo to communications@novachamber.org by May 22nd for inclusion in this special issue.

IN PERSON

UPCOMING SIGNATURE EVENTS

Young Professionals Meet-Up

May 7th | 4-6PM | Patsy's American

Members only event

NVC is pleased to invite you to the Spring Meet-up specifically for our business community's Young Professionals. Join us for happy hour at Patsy's American at the Bar in the Back. Registration is free, with snacks provided and a cash bar. 

Register Here by Noon Today

C-Suite Roundtable

May 22nd | 11:15AM-1PM | The Tower Club

Members only event

What are the current economic and geopolitical headwinds, increased global demand and technology innovation that government contracting leaders need to monitor today? Join us on May 22nd as we host RSM’s Government Contracting Senior Analyst, Luis Avila, who will lead our next roundtable discussion. Participants will gain valuable insight on how government contractors are navigating these challenges and gain insider knowledge to design strategies to unlock business value.

 

Our C-Suite Roundtables are for NVC members and by invitation only. Please contact Carmen Sevilla, NVC's Director of Membership, if you'd like to attend this or other C-Suite Roundtable events.

Small Business Advocacy Meeting

May 30th | 8:30-10AM | NVC Office

Members only event

Navigating legislative landscapes poses unique hurdles for small businesses and their proprietors, especially during Virginia's General Assembly sessions and within local boards and municipalities. We invite you to our inaugural gathering tailored for small business owners, stakeholders, and advocates to hear pressing issues. Learn about the advocacy efforts that NVC has made to support a business-friendly ecosystem in the Commonwealth. Your active participation is key in shaping policies that directly impact on our small business community. Join us in making our voices heard!

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NOVA VetNet: Finding Purpose Through Continued Service in the Workplace and Our Community

June 4th | 4:30-7PM | Hope For The Warriors/Kilroy's

Partner event

Join us for a tour of Hope For The Warriors' new office space. Afterwards we will convene at Kilroy's Pub and Restaurant, just a couple blocks away from Hope For The Warriors Headquarters.  



Hope For The Warriors co-founder and CEO,  Robin Kelleher, and Retired Army Colonel Greg Gadson, actor, entrepreneur and author, will discuss how working with nonprofits can help Veteran and Military Spouse business owners and employees can turn their passions into purpose through simple employee engagement strategies and individual actions outside of work with family and friends. Greg will sign copies of his book, "Finding Waypoints: A Warrior's Journey to Peace and Purpose." NOVA VetNet is brought to you in partnership with ZeroMils.

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Annual Members' Meeting

June 6th | 8-10AM | Westwood Country Club

Members only event

Where our Region’s leadership connects, celebrates our collective achievements, and passes the torch to a new Board Chairman, the Annual Members' Meeting is an extraordinary event, that can’t be missed! While we honor the Region’s business leaders whose efforts have made a positive impact, attendees are given the chance to mingle with them. This members-only event is a must-attend business connection opportunity, featuring a who's who of Regional leadership.

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Healthcare in 2024 and Beyond: Navigating Growth and Transformation

June 25th | 8:30-10:30AM | NVC Office

Members only event

How will the healthcare sector pivot in the face of technology's relentless march, transformational shifts, and unprecedented challenges? As 2024 unfolds, the sector stands at a crossroads, with its trajectory shaped by recent tumultuous years. McKinsey's 2024 healthcare outlook sheds light on the impact of labor shortages, inflation, and endemic COVID-19, yet reveals a path to resilience and growth. Join local NVC healthcare leaders and McKinsey Partner, Jennifer Fowkes, for an in-person roundtable event focused on what healthcare will look like in the coming years ahead. 

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VIRTUAL

UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS

Greater Washington Apprentice Network

May 7th | 2-3PM

Featured Speaker: Flore Dorcely-Mohr, Manager, Campus & Early Careers Recruiting, Maximus

Register Here by Noon Today


NVC 101 - members only event

May 14th | 12-1PM

Register Here


DEI Connects - members only event

Featured Speaker: Kimberly Highsmith, Executive Director, Diversity, Equity &

Inclusion and Human Resources Compliance, ManTech

May 21st | 2-3PM

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MEMBER NEWS

Don't miss PilieroMazza's webinar "Preparing for Major Changes to DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Effective May 9, 2024." Visit this link to register.


Deltek announced that Optiv + ClearShark, a cybersecurity and IT solutions provider focused exclusively on serving the U.S. federal government, has selected Deltek’s Costpoint GCCM to provide accounting, contract management and compliance solutions for its federal business. Learn more here.


George Mason University students and partners will begin to notice changes around Mason Nation as its new visual identity is implemented. George Mason unveiled a new logo as the capstone of its three-year-long comprehensive rebrand. The new logo ushers in a new era of excellence for a modern university that is All Together Different. Learn more here.


On May 1st at the 2024 Advocacy Awards gala, Easterseals honored Legislative Advocate Award recipient Senator Mark Warner with exemplary advocates for veterans and military families, children and adults with disabilities, and low-income families. But you are our greatest advocate! Donate now and read the press release for the evening’s highlights. Learn more here.


The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia's 2024 Raise the Region Gala will be held on Friday, October 18th at the McLean Hilton at which Kristina Bouweiri will receive the Community Leadership Award. Click here for more information.

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