ksny will be providing the training to over 900 of the brand's store leaders this year
Published 02-14-24
Submitted by Tapestry, Inc.
kate spade new york is proud to join its partner, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in the launch of its new industry-specific training programs, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) at Work, designed to teach employees across various industries how to recognize and respond to colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge in the workplace.
As an early adopter of the MHFA at Work for Retail program, kate spade new york will be providing the training to over 900 of the brand's store leaders this year. And in supporting this important work, kate spade new york hopes that more organizations will join the effort.
“By investing in skills-based mental health training, employers can take an active role and help shift the conversation in the workplace from stigma to support, creating a culture that embraces the wellbeing of all employees,” said Tramaine EL-Amin, vice president, Mental Health First Aid.
kate spade new york has partnered with the National Council over the past five years to offer MHFA training to employees across the US, as well as to various nonprofit community partners.
“We believe that mental health is a fundamental human right, and know the foundational importance it has to our overall empowerment, especially in the workplace,” said Taryn Bird, Executive Director of Social Impact, kate spade new york.
Learn more about the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
Tapestry, Inc. is a New York -based house of modern luxury lifestyle brands. The Company’s portfolio includes Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman . Our Company and our brands are founded upon a creative and consumer-led view of luxury that stands for inclusivity and approachability. Each of our brands are unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. To learn more about Tapestry, please visit www.tapestry.com. The Company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TPR.
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