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Employee Engagement
Preventing and Managing Burnout During a Pandemic
While we continue to adapt to life during a pandemic, we all are still facing an increase in stress and anxiety which can lead to burnout. According to a Gallup poll conducted in September 2020, remote workers are now experiencing higher burnout rates than on-site workers. Another study in the United Kingdom revealed that nearly Read More
The Secret to Mentally Healthy Workplaces
“I’ve grown tired of attending Mentally Healthy Workplace conferences where there’s endless talk about the issue but no real solutions offered except for buying new online applications and additional employee benefits,” said my colleague, the CEO of a prominent employer coalition. This launched a conversation like many others I’ve had during recent years. “I couldn’t Read More
Coping with Workplace Stress: How Employers Can Help
While it may have started as a biological response to keep our Neanderthal ancestors from being devoured by a saber-toothed tiger, stress still plays a part in everyone’s day. Although the circumstances have evolved a bit over millions of years, the pressure to provide shelter, clothing, and food for your family remains and can create Read More
When Disasters Strike: Your EAP Protects Your Business and Your Team
The recent back-to-back hurricanes and wildfires on the West Coast magnify the need for all businesses to have a well-developed crisis response plan. Organizations are faced with twin needs in disaster situations – supporting employees and getting back to business as quickly as possible. Fortunately, companies with a strong Employee Assistance Program (EAP) have a powerful Read More
Can You Make Your Wellness Program Go Viral?
Whether it’s a trending hashtag or a popular kitten-playing-the-piano video, an idea that goes viral grows exponentially through social sharing. A concept that starts with an individual can spread like wildfire through Westeros (#gameofthrones for the uninitiated). Your wellness program can benefit from the same viral thinking that created a star out of a mom Read More