Tag: Karishma Patel-Buford

HR Query: Making Mental Health a Normal Workplace Conversation

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Mar 4, 2026 HR Query

Updated: Mar 4, 2026

Mental health is the ultimate “open secret” in the office. We all have it, but few of us talk about it. Karishma Patel Buford, Chief People Officer at Spring Health, is on a mission to change that. She believes that when leadership gets real about their own struggles, it doesn’t just make the workplace kinder—it […]

HR Query: Supporting Employees’ Mental Health During Times of Crisis

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jan 28, 2025 HR Query

Updated: Jan 28, 2025

The recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have impacted countless lives, leaving many employees facing uncertainty and hardship. In times of crisis, employers play a crucial role in supporting their workforce. In this week’s HR Query, Karishma Patel Buford, Chief People Officer at Spring Health, shares her insights on how employers can best support their […]