RTWPB-XII and the National Conciliation and Mediation Board XII held a productivity training on “Better Mental Health, Better Productivity” on 17 June 2025 in General Santos City.

Fourty-one participants from 21 companies attended the training conducted by Ms. Julie C. Llorente, Senior Labor and Employment Officer from the NWPC.  

The training on “Better Mental Health, Better Productivity” offered by NWPC provides a concise insight into the basics of mental health and its importance in the workplace. It provides employees and employers better understanding of common mental health risks and strategies for handling them. 

“A healthy workforce is a productive workforce. When employees feel psychologically safe and supported, they perform at their best,” said Ms. Llorente. She also said that mental health is not just a wellness issue, but a core productivity concern, and company leaders must integrate mental wellness in their productivity strategies.