Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health challenges are increasingly present in today’s workplaces—and family businesses feel this reality in uniquely personal ways. We invite you to join us for a thoughtful conversation that approaches this important topic from three expert perspectives: Human Resources – what we can do to lower stress and help our employees Legal – how to navigate this issue to make sure we are handling in a positive and legal way Therapy – how to understand when we are stressed, what to do, and how to understand what anxiety and depression really are Together, these viewpoints offer a well-rounded foundation to help you show up with clarity and care for your employees, colleagues, and family members. You’ll leave with helpful tools and a deeper understanding of how to foster a healthier workplace for everyone.
Meet the Speakers
Cindi Filer has spent 37 years helping companies hire and retain great talent. A Wake Forest graduate in Mathematical Economics, she began her HR career at Delta Air Lines before founding Innovative Outsourcing in 1995. Her firm now recruits full- and part-time professionals and supports organizations with comprehensive HR needs. Known for her data-driven, practical approach, Cindi speaks to groups nationwide about how strong HR drives results. A foodie and traveler, she’s been married to Don for 35 years and has two married children, including Matt, who works with her.
Trisha Earls is a partner at The Hawkins Firm in Atlanta, focusing on independent internal investigations and practical employment law advice. Over her career as an attorney and company executive, she has investigated more than 1,000 employee complaints. Previously, she served as Equifax’s first Compliance and Ethics Officer and later held senior HR and legal leadership roles, including Chief People, Legal, and Compliance Officer for Tegra LLC. A graduate of the College of Charleston and Ohio State Law (honors), she also lectures for Kennesaw State University and speaks nationally on workplace issues.
Victoria Ramsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor with three decades of experience in clinical mental health and spiritual mentoring. A graduate of Auburn University and Richmont Graduate University, she completed a year-long internship at Ridgeview Institute treating women and girls with PTSD, mood and eating disorders. Her holistic approach integrates body, soul, and spirit to help clients find freedom, authenticity, and lasting change. She has worked with students, professionals, families, and expats, welcoming clients of all (or no) faith backgrounds. Married for 30 years, she enjoys time with her daughters, grandchildren, family farm, and rescue dog, Shug.
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