mental health
Workaholism: The Hidden Dangers
As we usher in the secound quarter, many people commit to ditching harmful behaviors, often focusing on cutting down alcohol, quitting smoking, avoiding sugary treats, or limiting social media usage. However, how many of us consider reducing our workload? Workaholism, or excessive working may not be recognized as a genuine “addiction” by psychology experts, but… Read More
CISD, CIR and EAP’s
Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISDs), Critical Incident Response (CIR), and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are essential resources that businesses can offer their workers to navigate stress, trauma, and other dilemmas affecting their personal and work lives. CISDs and CIR represent a distinct form of psychological intervention aimed at extending support to individuals who’ve encountered or… Read More
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
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
Grief in the Workplace
Grief in the workplace can have a major impact on employees and the way they function. Employee Business Solutions can provide a safe and supportive environment for people who are grieving and can help the organization as a whole to manage the impact of grief in the workplace. Grief can be a difficult thing to… Read More
Social Anxiety and Loneliness
By SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE FEBRUARY 22, 2022 Driven by Different Brain States Despite similar symptoms, loneliness and social anxiety are driven by different brain states, according to new research published in JNeurosci. Loneliness can have detrimental consequences on physical and mental health, yet there are currently few behavioral interventions for loneliness like there are for other conditions. Lieberz… Read More
Optimize Workplace Culture
Resignation shows how workers are experiencing a purpose crisis. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September 2021, a record high, showing that “The Great Resignation” (also referred to as “The Great Realization”) is in full swing. The COVID-19 pandemic gave many people time to stop and think and reevaluate their professional and… 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
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
Election Year Politics Protocols for Office Talk
Election Politics Protocols for the Office Most of us are familiar with the old adage cautioning against discussing politics in polite company, but at least one survey a few years ago indicated that employees do not heed this advice in the workplace. According to the survey by Vault.com, 66% of respondents say that their coworkers… Read More
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