This session is designed for first responder leaders, including managers, supervisors, and decision-makers, looking to improve staff retention and enhance agency performance through a more holistic and integrated approach to wellness. As the national staffing crisis continues to impact first responder agencies, this session offers innovative insights into the connection between individual well-being and organizational health. Moving beyond traditional wellness approaches that focus solely on individual staff members, this session emphasizes how the overall health of the agency or system influences staff retention and agency success.

With staffing shortages continuing to challenge first responder agencies, it is crucial for leaders to take a proactive approach in improving both individual and organizational health. This session offers a unique perspective on wellness, emphasizing the connection between staff well-being and the long-term success of the agency. Leaders will be introduced to a holistic Functional Framework designed to enable optimal agency operations, identify and prevent burnout, and foster a more resilient and functional environment. By linking individual well-being with organizational health, this session provides a holistic strategy that demonstrates how these elements are interdependent, ultimately driving sustainable improvements in staff retention and overall agency performance.

1. Understand how individual well-being and organizational health impact staff retention and agency success.

2. Explore a Functional Framework for optimizing operations, preventing burnout, and fostering resilience.

3. Recognize how individual and organizational health drive long-term improvements in retention and performance.

Training length and audience are dependent on the organization's size and scope. Inquire for specifics.

Instructor Sara Brady