An article with statistical analysis addressing survey responses on mental health among public health workers. Originally posted as a CDC MMWR.
This Pew Charitable Trusts article addresses the mental health of the public health workforce.
Speaking of Psychology: Episode 152. Why we’re burned out and what to do about it, with Christina Maslach, PhD (APA podcast--transcript provided).
A brief article on considerations around in-person and virtual worksites from the American Psychological Association.
This in-depth brief includes practical recommendations on mental health excellence in the workplace from the American Psychology Association.
This resource from Public Health Training Center is a collection of micro-learnings and resources for building and cultivating resilience at various levels.
Smart Tribes Institute outlines five tools for increasing diversity, creativity, and innovation through recruitment and retention practices.
This toolkit from NACCHO serves as a framework for building an equitable workplace at the local public health department level.
The National Framework for Addressing Burnout and Moral Injury in the Health and Public Safety Workforce from the HRSA.
An article from Harvard Business Review on the importance of trauma-informed workplaces & the concepts of acknowledgement, support, and trust.
This article explores engagement trends across generations, and how to engage and understand younger employees’ expectations.
ASTHO’s technical package of strategies to support state, territorial, & local health department efforts to address burnout & moral injury.
This toolkit from the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy & Practice was designed to support in advocating for trauma-informed workplaces.
This framework from the US Surgeon General lays out a framework of 5 essentials for workplace wellbeing, centered on worker’s voice & equity.
A collection of resources from the Region 2 Public Health Training Center provides tools on recruiting/ retaining the public health workforce.
Expert analysis of PH WINS data showing decreased staffing at public health agencies, and recommendations to address this exodus.
To combat the epidemic of loneliness, see Ch. 4 for social connection framework ideas for state, territorial, and local public health agencies.
This article outlines the importance of representation in leadership positions, and provides 3 expert recommendations on increasing diversity.
This article outlines various techniques and technologies that can aid in equitable pay practices across an organization.
The Total Worker Health approach seeks to improve the well-being of the U.S. workforce by protecting safety, health, and productivity.