Inclusive Hiring and Mental Health in the Workplace

March marks Self-Harm Awareness Month, Brain Injury Awareness Month, and National Social Work Month — all observances with strong connections to mental health. This creates a timely opportunity to reflect on how hiring practices affect both candidates and the teams who bring them onboard. In this interactive Q&A, Benjamin Freedman, President & CEO of Weiser Innovations, will be joined by Dr. Claire Green-Forde, LCSW, to explore how organizations can embed inclusivity, well-being, and culture strategy into every stage of the hiring cycle. Together, they will discuss how to recognize and support candidates with non-apparent disabilities, neurodivergence, and diverse life experiences; and how to set them up for success from day one. The session will also examine the mental health toll that traditional hiring systems can place on candidates, HR professionals, and hiring managers. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to reduce bias, foster accessibility, and align hiring practices with organizational mission and values. By treating inclusivity and mental health as foundations of leadership, organizations can strengthen retention, morale, and innovation while building workplaces where both people and missions thrive. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Identify common barriers in traditional hiring processes that may unintentionally disadvantage candidates with non-apparent disabilities, neurodivergence, or diverse life experiences. Recognize the mental health impact of hiring systems on candidates, HR professionals, and hiring managers, and explain why inclusive practices support both well-being and organizational performance. Apply practical strategies to reduce bias throughout the hiring cycle, including job descriptions, interviews, evaluations, and onboarding. Integrate accessibility and psychological safety principles into recruitment and onboarding to improve retention and employee engagement. Align inclusive hiring practices with organizational mission and culture strategy, particularly within mission-driven and nonprofit environments. Develop actionable next steps to strengthen inclusive hiring policies and create a more mentally healthy workplace from day one. For more: https://501c.com/ https://www.weiserinnovations.com/ https://www.drclairespeaks.com/our-story