Breakout Session B: Supporting Wellness for County Employees and Essential Workers
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Conference SessionAs an employer of 3.6 million workers, counties play an important role in the health and wellbeing of county employees – including essential workers and first responders. The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for the county workforce, including heightened health risks, longer hours, staffing shortages and political backlash.Breakout Session B: Supporting Wellness for County Employees and Essential WorkersApril 7, 2022April 7, 2022, 10:30 am to 11:45 am
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Breakout Session B: Supporting Wellness for County Employees and Essential Workers
As an employer of 3.6 million workers, counties play an important role in the health and wellbeing of county employees – including essential workers and first responders. The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for the county workforce, including heightened health risks, longer hours, staffing shortages and political backlash. This session will focus on innovative strategies for understanding county workers’ needs and supporting mental and physical wellbeing.
As an employer of 3.6 million workers, counties play an important role in the health and wellbeing of county employees – including essential workers and first responders.2022-04-07Conference Session2022-03-24
As an employer of 3.6 million workers, counties play an important role in the health and wellbeing of county employees – including essential workers and first responders. The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for the county workforce, including heightened health risks, longer hours, staffing shortages and political backlash. This session will focus on innovative strategies for understanding county workers’ needs and supporting mental and physical wellbeing.




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