301 S 68th St Pl Lincoln NE 68510
July Program
July 14th
Location: SCC Jack J Huck Continuing Education Center
301 S 68th St Pl, Lincoln, NE 68510
Anyone who registers for the virtual option below will be sent a link to join prior to the program beginning. It is recommended virtual attendees login at 11:50am for any pre-program announcements.
Registration/Check-In: 11:30am
Lunch/Networking: 11:30am-12:00pm
Program: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Program Topic:
Working with the Walking Wounded
Every workplace includes individuals who are carrying unseen burdens—grief, trauma, chronic stress, caregiving responsibilities, financial strain, burnout, relationship challenges, or mental health concerns. These employees often continue showing up and performing while silently struggling. Human Resources professionals are uniquely positioned to recognize signs of distress, create psychologically safe workplaces, and connect employees with appropriate supports without becoming counselors.
This session explores how HR professionals can effectively support “the walking wounded” while maintaining professional boundaries, organizational expectations, and employee dignity.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify
Recognize common signs that an employee may be experiencing emotional distress, burnout, trauma, grief, or other invisible challenges affecting workplace functioning. - Respond
Demonstrate practical communication strategies that convey empathy, support, and psychological safety while maintaining appropriate HR boundaries. - Support
Develop workplace approaches that promote resilience, employee well-being, and organizational effectiveness without requiring HR professionals to act as therapists.
Presenter:
Dr. Susan Meyerle, LIPC
Dr. Meyerle is a consultant, speaker, and coach who helps businesses, nonprofits, and human service organizations build stronger leadership, healthier workplace cultures, and sustainable systems for growth. Drawing on her extensive experience in mental wellness, organizational development, workforce engagement, ethics, and leadership training, she partners with leaders to navigate change, strengthen teams, and improve organizational effectiveness. Dr. Meyerle is known for her practical, people-centered approach that combines strategic thinking with real-world solutions. She equips organizations with the tools they need to enhance performance, foster resilience, and create workplaces where both employees and organizations can thrive. She currently serves as President of Insight EAP and as an Executive Director with the Maxwell Certified Leadership Team.
Registration Cost:
- Free for Current LincolnHR Members
- $25 for non-LincolnHR Members