An employee assistance program (EAP) is like a cup of coffee in the morning. Whether or not it helps you start your day doesn't depend on the brand of the coffee. It depends on who makes it for you; because when things get hectic at...
The global pandemic forced many businesses to shut their doors; thus, causing many employees to lose their jobs. But the lockdowns are over and businesses are opening up again, but where has the workforce gone? Why is it so difficult to find adequate help? Workers have come...
Now more than ever, employers are recognizing the importance of employee wellbeing. When employees are well and are in a good state of mental health, the business will flourish. Why? Because your team is able to focus on their tasks and be more productive. While mental health...
Counseling program support for small business owners. Regardless of what industry you are in, today’s workforce is being pulled in multiple directions at increasing rates. Due to the global pandemic, employees have had to adjust to working from home, working from home with kids attending school...
.single-post .blog_single p { margin-bottom: 0px; } ul { list-style-position: outside; } What is Compassion fatigue? Compassion fatigue, also referred to as empathy fatigue, refers to the emotional and physical stress caused by caring for others who are experiencing emotional pain. Exposure to a traumatized individual can cause secondary traumatic stress and...
.single-post .blog_single p { margin-bottom: 0px; } ul { list-style-position: outside; } What’s the difference between Diversity and Inclusion? Diversity and inclusion are buzzwords in today’s culture, with good cause, and while they are interconnected, they do have separate, individual meanings. We’ll discuss these terms as they pertain to business organizations, though...
.single-post .blog_single p { margin-bottom: 0px; } ul { list-style-position: outside; } In today’s world, great employers are doing more than ever before to support employees. One example of this is having an employee assistance program available. Not only does an EAP support employees with a variety of personal and professional...
.single-post .blog_single p { margin-bottom: 0px; } ul { list-style-position: outside; } There are over 30 million small businesses in the United States, employing nearly 60 million people. Traditionally, small businesses have been more vulnerable to workplace issues. According to the EAPA, “Historically speaking, small businesses – disproportionately represented by service-oriented...
.single-post .blog_single p { margin-bottom: 0px; } ul { list-style-position: outside; } What is Teletherapy? Teletherapy is remote mental health counseling, provided via phone or a secure video conferencing application. It is a subcategory of the larger telehealth or telemedicine movement, which has been increasing dramatically in our world, due to both...
.single-post .blog_single p { margin-bottom: 0px; } ul { list-style-position: outside; } Workplace culture is difficult to observe and often difficult to define. How do companies create an intentional, positive culture in the workplace? What are the key performance indicators to track when it comes to determining how healthy or unhealthy...
