Series 3
Navigating the Cost of Living Crisis: Building a Support System and How Social Connections Can Help Employees and Employers Manage Stress and Prioritise Mental Wellness
Mental Wellness
About This Webinar
About This
Session
Introducing our groundbreaking webinar Series 3: "Navigating the Cost of Living Crisis: Building a support system and how social connections can help employees and employers manage stress and prioritize mental wellness."
After the immense success of Series 2, where we delved into the crucial topic of "Navigating the Cost of Living Crisis: Fostering Financial Well-being for Employees and Employers," we are thrilled to invite you to join us for the next installment of our insightful and thought-provoking webinar series.
In this upcoming webinar, we will explore the power of building a robust support system and the invaluable role that social connections play in helping both employees and employers effectively manage stress and prioritize mental wellness amidst the challenges brought about by the cost of living crisis.
Join us as we delve deep into the strategies, techniques, and actionable insights that will empower you to create a supportive environment within your organization, fostering mental well-being and resilience for all.
Goals
Session Objectives
Explore the impact on mental wellness
Discuss the challenges faced by employees due to the cost of living crisis and how it can affect their mental health.
Highlight social connections
Emphasize the role of social connections and support systems in helping employees cope with stress and prioritize their mental well-being.
Provide strategies for support systems
Share practical tips and techniques for employers and employees to create a supportive environment that fosters mental wellness and resilience.
Discuss employee assistance programs
Explore the various resources and programs available to employees and employers that can help address mental health challenges and provide necessary support.
Address the role of employers
Discuss the responsibility of employers in creating a workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and well-being, including policies and initiatives that can support employees in managing stress.
Engage in interactive discussions
Encourage participants to actively participate in the webinar, ask questions, and share their experiences and insights on managing stress and prioritizing mental wellness.
Audience
Who Should Join
- Employees and professionals facing financial challenges due to the cost of living crisis
- Individuals seeking strategies for financial well-being and mental wellness solutions
- Anyone interested in learning how social connections can help manage stress
Featured Speakers
Meet the Speakers

Olatunji Odebiyi Ph.D
Consummate Researcher, Psychologist, Training and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) specialist
Dr Tunji Odebiyi is a consummate Researcher, Psychologist, Training and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) specialist. With over thirty (30) years of requisite experience, he has served in various senior management capacities in B2B, bilateral agencies and consultancy organizations. As a practicing professional, he possesses first-hand working knowledge of all the 36 States in Nigeria; and also has project experience in Africa and overseas. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Research and Development Services Limited.

Idowu Seriki
Idowu Seriki boasts a robust professional background in the field of Human Resources. With a wealth of experience spanning more than twelve (12) years, he has demonstrated a keen aptitude for orchestrating, supervising, and evaluating human resource management functions across diverse sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, IT/GIS, and healthcare. He holds a distinguished career in HR, notably serving as the Lead Human Resources at Afya Care Nigeria's Care Division.
Takeaways
What You'll
Learn
- Gain insights into the cost of living crisis and its impact on financial well-being.
- Strategies for Building Support Systems
- How to enhance your emotional well-being for increased work satisfaction
- The importance of social connections for mental wellness
- Engage with expert speakers to address specific mental health challenges

Erefa Coker Fynecontry FCIPD
Founder, HR Expo Africa
Your Host
The Voice Behind Every Session
Erefa Fynecontry FCIPD is a professional who through her role as a consultant to business leaders and HR and L&D professionals, has gained extensive insight and experience into the people's needs of different businesses and ensures that outcomes align with organizational objectives. Her work has focused on providing improved business performance through people. This has covered providing bespoke solutions for individual, team, and organizational issues.
Erefa has provided strategic and operational advice to clients in areas such as HR services and support, leadership development, executive coaching, career transition, managing change, restructuring, organizational design and development, talent management, and assessment. She has created and delivered various tailored solutions to meet specific organizational requirements.