EAP
The Value of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
The value of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) has never been higher. EAPs are becoming increasingly relevant in today’s society, providing vital mental health and work-life support to employees and their families. The demand for EAPs is escalating, with a notable uptick in the number of calls from employees seeking aid. However, visibility is key. If… Read More
Coping with Grief
Grief is an inevitable part of the human experience, and losing a family member can be an incredibly challenging and heartbreaking ordeal. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of grief, its various stages, and some practical strategies to help navigate the difficult journey of mourning and healing. Understanding Grief Grief is a… Read More
Empowering Employees to Reach Their Potential
Introduction In the fast-paced and dynamic world of business, the success of any organization hinges upon the performance and growth of its employees. Empowering employees to reach their full potential is not just a corporate buzzword; it’s a strategic approach that can lead to improved productivity, increased job satisfaction, and ultimately, better business outcomes. By… Read More
Requiring Vaccines Hurt a Company’s Culture?
A new study says 67% of companies are concerned about a mandate’s impact on employee morale While many people, thankfully, have moved heaven and earth to discover, produce and distribute a vaccine for COVID-19, when it comes to deciding whether companies should require vaccination as a term of employment, there isn’t a clear consensus. While… Read More
The rise of EAP during COVID-19
Grace Ferguson Though employers have been ramping up their EAP initiatives for some time now, it’s The rise of EAP during COVID-19 pandemic that’s catapulting this workplace benefit to greater heights. COVID-19 and Employee Mental Health A 2020 report by Ginger shows that prior to the COVID-19 pandemic employees were already experiencing high levels of stress. But, “Once… Read More
5 Emotionally Intelligent HR Policies
Your Work Culture Will Suffer Without by Harvey Deutschendorf Intelligent HR Policies are critical in a company emotional crisis. Recently we were shocked by the suicide of celebrity chef, author and host of popular CNN Series Parts Unknown, Anthony Bourdain. The way CNN handled the loss is a master lesson on emotional intelligence in the workplace…. Read More
Trump Administration Halts Program That Evaluates Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Therapies
The Trump administration has abruptly halted work on a highly regarded program to help physicians, families, and others separate effective “evidence-based” treatments for substance abuse and behavioral health problems from worthless interventions. The initiative was terminated without any replacement offerings set up in its place The program, called the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and… Read More
EAPs Correlate to Positive Outcomes
For the past several years for EAPs, the steady drumbeat of corporate wellness stories has sounded a uniform theme: corporate wellness/employee assistance programs do not yield a quantifiable return on investment. Yet, employer spending on wellness and EAPs continues to increase: $693 was spent per employee on wellness-based incentives in 2015, up from $594 in… Read More
5 Steps Businesses Can Take to Curb Opioid Abuse
EAP’s Can Assist Employers – Opioid Abuse Opioid abuse is become more common in the workplace. A new survey by the National Safety Council taken last month revealed that 70 percent of businesses say that prescription drug use – particularly use of opioids painkillers – has affected their business. According to the CDC, 91 people… Read More
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