Roundtable: Recruiting the right Mental Health First Aiders

What: Join fellow mid to senior-level HR and Wellbeing professionals for a roundtable discussing how to recruit the right people for an effective Mental Health First Aid network, where we’ll highlight the common challenges and best practice.

When: Wednesday 28th January at 12 – 1pm

Where: Virtual over Teams! We will share the invite with you privately.

What to expect...

In this roundtable, Paul McGregor and Emily Langton will bring together mid to senior-level HR and Wellbeing professionals working across businesses in the UK to explore some of the biggest challenges businesses face when recruiting for peer support networks – and how to set them up for long-term success.

This interactive session will focus on one of the trickiest parts of building an effective Mental Health First Aid network: recruiting the right people. Together,  we’ll also cover:

Agenda highlights:

  • The most common mistakes organisations make when recruiting for MHFA and peer support roles
  • How to identify and attract the right people
  • Balancing passion, skills, boundaries, and capacity in your selection process
  • Ensuring your network reflects the diversity and needs of your workforce
  • Practical insights and lessons learned from your peers

The roundtable will begin with brief introductions before Paul and Emily facilitate an open, interactive conversation with all attendees.

This is your opportunity to hear what’s working in other organisations, troubleshoot common challenges, and walk away with fresh ideas to strengthen your Mental Health First Aid approach.