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HR Highlight

Rosalba (Rose) Rojas

Rosalba Rojas (Rose) has joined MIL as the new Human Resources Coordinator. Rose’s
responsibilities will range from new employee onboarding to benefits support. Rose’s most recent
experience was in the maritime and restaurant industries, and she is skilled in the onboarding
process. She prides herself on building authentic relationships and ensuring all new hires
have a welcoming experience. Rosalba earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration and
Management from Berkeley College in NYC and is currently working to obtain her SHRM-CP.
Rosalba is still a new MD resident who likes to play volleyball, nap with her cats, and challenge
people to an occasional game of UNO.

World Mental Health Day: Oct. 10, 2021

The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is “Mental Health in an Unequal
World.” The focus is on the issues that perpetuate mental health inequality locally and
globally. This campaign provides us an opportunity to come together and act together
to highlight how inequalities can be addressed to ensure people are able to enjoy good
mental health. and assign a buddy within the department to assist with immersing the
new hire to MIL’s culture.

What can leaders do to promote mental health in the workplacce?

Know the warning signs of mental illness at home Offer resources:
and in the workplace: » Employee Assistance Program
» Frequent call outs from work » Call the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

» Performance decline Helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI
» Social withdrawal » National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available at
» Behavior or appearance changes 1-800-273-8255 or call 911
» Fatigue and irritability » In a crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741
» Anxiety and trouble sleeping Overall, it’s important that your team knows that they have

Encourage seeking help – Encourage employees to seek your support not only on October 10th, but all year round.
professional help through the Employee Assistance Program Remember, there is no health without mental health!
(EAP). Allow them to take time off if that’s what’s necessary.
An employee dealing with mental health challenges will not
be able to perform his or her best. Their inability to perform
will help neither them nor the company