TABLE TRENDS

How Do You Care For Your Employees?

About This Episode

How are companies supporting employee mental health in today’s workplace? In this episode of Table Trends, MHEDA board members discuss the growing importance of wellness programs, manager involvement, and mental health resources. Hear how leaders are building stronger teams through daily check-ins, open conversations, and expanded benefits designed to support both emotional and physical well-being.

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Supporting Employee Wellness in a Post-Pandemic Workplace

With mental health emerging as a top priority in the workplace, this episode explores how companies are evolving their approach to employee wellness. From implementing Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to expanding counseling access and wellness initiatives, leaders share how they’re creating cultures of care and support.

Guests discuss the importance of manager training, daily one-on-one check-ins, and fostering open communication to identify and respond to employee needs. The conversation also highlights the rise in mental health conversations since 2020 and how companies are leveraging health insurance programs to offer resources like fitness, nutrition, and stress management.

Featured Guests
  • Jeannette Walker, CEO, MHEDA
  • Nate Storey, President, Storage & Solutions, Inc.
  • Van Clarkson, President – President, Fairchild Equipment
  • Lori Palmer, President, REB Storage Systems International

Whether you’re building a stronger support system for your team or looking for fresh ways to prioritize well-being, this episode offers practical ideas to promote a healthier, more resilient workforce.

About the Table Trends Podcast

The Table Trends podcast series is hosted by MHEDA CEO, Jeannette Walker, and features industry leaders and experts from the MHEDA Board of Directors. In each episode, we delve into the latest material handling trends, providing you with actionable insights and strategies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving industry. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business executive, or simply passionate about the material handling industry, Table Trends offers valuable perspectives to help you navigate and excel.

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Gene Marks

CPA, National Business Columnist, Author & Speaker

Gene Marks is a past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post. Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Washington Times, and The Guardian. Gene is a best-selling author and has written 5 books on business management. Gene appears on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today. Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and provides actionable insights.

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