Cummins recognizes World Mental Health Day
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has had far reaching implications, and one of the most concerning has been its effect on our mental health.
Cummins recognized this risk very early on with a campaign called, "It's OK Mental Health and Wellness," designed to promote mental wellness among its employees worldwide. This October, Cummins celebrates World Mental Health Day and the growing awareness of why mental wellness matters.
The ’It’s OK’ campaign launched in April of 2020 in response to the pandemic, as a way to communicate to employees that this is a challenging time, and that the company has robust resources to support mental health and wellness.
The campaign provides employees with trainings about mental health management, as well as peer testimonials and even company-wide events such as Mindful Mondays, a guided meditation for employees led by knowledgeable facilitators in the fields of wellness and psychiatry. The campaign also promotes the company's global Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is a confidential resource for employees to find professional care for their emotional and mental health.
During the month of October, Cummins has dedicated each week to a different facet of mental wellness that will include activities, new trainings, and manager tips:
- Week One: Learning About Mental Wellness
- Week Two: Investing in Your Mental Wellness
- Week Three: Finding More Happiness
- Week Four: Staying Connected
While mental wellness is certainly a focus of the company, Cummins also has programs to promote the physical health of its employees. Move Europe was a virtual event that challenged employees in Europe to move for 30 minutes a day for 30 days. Each kilometer was recorded in September with an ambitious target of 101,000 kms (62,000 miles)!
Cummins continues to make substantial investment in its employees’ wellness in addition to its robust mental health resources, such as competitive benefits packages, onsite vaccine clinics, physical health incentives and a lot more. If you are interested in joining the Cummins team, click here to review our open positions.
Catherine Morgenstern
Catherine Morgenstern is a Brand Journalist for Cummins, covering topics such as alternative propulsion, digitalization, manufacturing innovation, autonomy, sustainability, and workplace trends. She has more than 20 years of experience in corporate communications, holding leadership positions most recently within the Industrial Capital Goods sector.
Catherine began her career as a marketing writer for a biotechnology company, where she learned to take complicated and highly technical information and make it accessible to everyone. She believes the concept of "storytelling" is more than a trendy buzzword and loves to find ways for her readers to make personal connections to her subjects. Catherine has a passion for technology and innovation and how its intersection can make an impact in all our lives.
Catherine recently moved back to her hometown in the Hudson Valley, New York after a several decades in Los Angeles and Chicago. She is a graduate of UCLA and enjoys gardening and spending time with her husband and three children.