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Episode Synopsis
In this episode we speak with Tobba Vigfusdóttir, founder and CEO of Karaconnect to understand how they are increasing productivity by reducing burnout, absenteeism and staff attrition. The mission is to make it easy for employees to manage their wellbeing through direct access to best-in-class support. Whenever they need it. Tobba is a cognitive psychologist by training. She founded Kara Connect in 2014 and has served as CEO for over 9 years, building a community of professionals to give employees easy access to support.
Takeaways
Tobá's journey from studying educational psychology to founding Karaconnect highlights the intersection of education, mental health, and technology.
The impact of digital tools on social interactions and the need for personalized mental health support in the workplace are significant considerations for organizations.
The barriers to adoption of mental health services in organizations include budgeting, stigma, and the disconnect between HR, CFOs, and CEOs.
Karaconnect's approach to providing personalized mental health and wellbeing services has led to higher usage rates compared to traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Implementing effective mental health support in the workplace requires addressing challenges related to EAPs, communication, and engagement.
Technology plays a crucial role in providing accessible and secure platforms for employees to access mental health services.
The impact of remote work on mental health services highlights the need for innovative solutions to support employees' well-being in a distributed work environment.
Chapters
00:00 Company Profiles and Target Markets
12:11 The Impact of Digital Tools on Social Interactions
14:19 Challenges in the Buying Process for Mental Health Services
23:09 Credits and the Reactive vs. Proactive Approach
24:52 Navigating the Challenges of Mental Health Support in the Workplace
36:08 The Role of Technology in Workplace Well-being
42:22 Adapting Mental Health Services to Remote Work Environments
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Takeaways
Tobá's journey from studying educational psychology to founding Karaconnect highlights the intersection of education, mental health, and technology.
The impact of digital tools on social interactions and the need for personalized mental health support in the workplace are significant considerations for organizations.
The barriers to adoption of mental health services in organizations include budgeting, stigma, and the disconnect between HR, CFOs, and CEOs.
Karaconnect's approach to providing personalized mental health and wellbeing services has led to higher usage rates compared to traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Implementing effective mental health support in the workplace requires addressing challenges related to EAPs, communication, and engagement.
Technology plays a crucial role in providing accessible and secure platforms for employees to access mental health services.
The impact of remote work on mental health services highlights the need for innovative solutions to support employees' well-being in a distributed work environment.
Chapters
00:00 Company Profiles and Target Markets
12:11 The Impact of Digital Tools on Social Interactions
14:19 Challenges in the Buying Process for Mental Health Services
23:09 Credits and the Reactive vs. Proactive Approach
24:52 Navigating the Challenges of Mental Health Support in the Workplace
36:08 The Role of Technology in Workplace Well-being
42:22 Adapting Mental Health Services to Remote Work Environments
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