RIC alumna Vina Leite '03 is a
#boss! As Chief People Officer of thetradedesk, she puts her management degree to work overseeing the company's human resources, operations and global talent acquisition. She's not only helping the company grow, she's also promoting mental wellness among employees. Vina recently spoke with mractivated of Authority Magazine about how she does that.
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"Make it okay to talk about mental wellness within your organization. Have your CEO and all leaders be visible spokespeople for mental health. Our CEO recently thanked everyone for just getting through the year and continuing to serve our clients exceptionally well. Admit that it is difficult for everyone, regardless of role and location," she says.
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"Convey that mental health is as much a part of wellness as exercise, or nutrition. We offer different activities each month that employees can use to expand their knowledge or put skills to practice with meditation, diet, movement — everything from salsa dancing...