employee assistance program
Handling Grief In The Workplace
Many people in the world are experiencing the loss of someone they know because of the coronavirus pandemic. When that occurs, how do you, as a leader, handle the ensuing grief in your organization? Grief is a challenging and complicated emotion, ranging from denial and bargaining to anger and depression and, finally, acceptance. Another angle… Read More
Exercise Can Boost Brain Chemicals Sapped by Depression
By Janice Wood ~ 2 min read A new imaging study shows that intense exercise boosts two critical neurotransmitters — glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) — resulting in better mental fitness. Published in The Journal of Neuroscience, the study’s findings offer new insights into why exercise could become an important part of treating depression and other neuropsychiatric… 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
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
What Makes an Employee Assistance Program Effective?
by Sherrie Scott, Demand Media Employees are often faced with difficulties that cause stress in their daily lives. Marital and family issues, financial troubles and workplace conflict can negatively affect employees, resulting in poor job performance and unscheduled absences. Circumstances, such as starting a family or supporting aging loved ones, are also situations that may… Read More
Recipient Of Assistance Saves Job
This is a re-post of a 1989 article in the Chicago Tribute. 27 years later EAP’s are still assisting employee’s through all types of adverse situations. If you have EAP at your employer and need support or assistance call. Employee Business Solutions Recipient Of Assistance – It Saved His Job February 26, 1989|By Ann Piccininni…. Read More
Making Resources Available To Employees
In today’s world, simply performing well in a job can lead to significant stress. When coupled with family responsibilities, bills, and personal situations, it is all too easy for people to feel overwhelmed. Emotional distress can lead to poor job performance, but more importantly, can negatively affect the lives of those who are struggling, as… Read More
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