Guest- Ivelices Linares Thomas, Esq- CEO, Human Resources & Beyond,
A Strategic Human Capital Firm - “The Positive Benefits of a Healthy Workplace”

BREATHING PAUSE - October was domestic violence awareness month. But knowledge, insight and ability to stop this horrible reality of human control and abuse is every day. 

• Season of gratitude and Thanksgiving
• Focus on person you are most grateful for, what about that person, how they make you feel, treat you, teach you & love you 

Conversation Questions - These are for reflection in advance used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.

We ask these two questions of all guests.

1. What does wellness mean to you?
2. What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. 

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1. Your background is in labor law. Talk about the role and importance of a work environment that adheres to health, safety and non discrimination laws.
2. What contributes to creating and maintaining a healthy work environment?
3. What is the role of supervisors in a healthy workplace?
4. What can employees do to maintain a healthy workplace?
5. Many of the persons employed in the Virgin Islands are in government or in small businesses. Please comment on the challenges present in those environments on a healthy workplace.
6. Stress has been a part of our recovery journey post Hurricanes Irma & Maria. How do healthy workplaces deal with stress on the individual and in the organization?
7. What is one thing that if done regularly can have a positive impact on the workplaces?
8. Caribbean culture is distinct and special. Based on your experiences how may culture contribute to a healthy workplace?
9. Many small businesses don’t have HR professionals to provide training, development and advancement. What can small businesses do to deal with this reality.
10. Many people spend more time at work than with their families. What are some signs that work vs family balance are out of balance?
11. What are the range of service that HR and Beyond provides?
12. Share your contact information for follow up after our conversation today..

 Closing thoughts or words of encouragement to the audience. What’s the take away for those who are listening?