Risk Management & The Current Employee Mental Health Crisis and Legal Half-Hour

North Texas SHRM Educational Luncheon

Thursday, February 23, 2023

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Presented by:

Krystal Yates and Dr. Irene Little

11:00 am: Registration, Networking and Lunch Service

Lunch Service ends at 11:30 am

Zera Coffee Denton

420 E McKinney St

Denton, TX 76209

A major impact of the Pandemic is that it has highlighted the employee mental health crisis. The negative impact for employers is alarming when employees are impaired with mental health and/or substance use disorders, especially if they are too scared to get the help they need. Many HR professionals know this is a problem but don't know how to address such a sensitive topic. You will learn from a seasoned licensed therapist how you can approach the topic of mental health in the most direct and sensitive way to elicit change and a seasoned HR Consultant how to stay within the bounds of employment law. Dr. Little and Krystal Yates will team up to share their expertise in a clear and simple way that will keep you engaged and that will provoke thought and discussion. This workshop will provide you with a clear understanding of how to manage your risk, what your responsibilities to your employees are and will help you identify several actions you can take that can quickly improve your outcomes in your company.

Krystal Yates is a certified HR expert with a background in Human Resources and Operations. She holds both the SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications. Prior to starting EBR, Krystal worked for several small businesses in DFW, overseeing HR, Operations, Finance, and Management. Krystal is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. She serves on the Feral Friends Community Cat Alliance board, is a Trustee for The Longhorn Group of Charities Unit Accounting Trust, and volunteers with DallasHR and the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Irene Little is the CEO and Clinical Director of Access Counseling Group located in Frisco, Texas, specializing in treating families impacted by addiction and mental health disorders.  She wrote, The Book n Addiction: A Parent's Guide to Restoring Structure and Serenity to Your Home.  She has been featured on Good Morning Texas, WebMD, Real Housewives of Dallas and Billboard Magazine, to name a few.  With more than 20 years of experience and expertise in mental health and substance abuse, she shares her gift as a clinician, expert witness and speaker.

Dr. Little is one of the most sought-after clinical speakers in this field.  Regarded as one of the finest clinicians in the field, she is frequently invited to speak as an expert, to teach others, and to share her passion for recovery.  Dr. Little is particularly esteemed for her understanding of working with adolescents and families.

North Texas SHRM Policies and Procedures

This program has been approved for 1.5 SHRM PDC.  North Texas SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information, visit the SHRM certification website at www.shrmcertification.org.

This program has been approved for 1.5 General recertification credit hour toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™, or SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).