Human Resources (HR) professionals often find themselves in the unique position of being both the guardians of an organisation’s culture and the enforcers of its policies.
Prioritizing employee mental health is crucial. Training leaders in supportive behaviors and wellbeing conversations mitigates psychosocial hazards and fosters a positive work environment, benefiting overall employee wellbeing.
Empathy is vital for many professions, but exposure to trauma can lead to vicarious trauma, especially for those with high empathy levels. This poses a risk to their own wellbeing.
The legal profession, often associated with high intellectual demands and intense workloads, faces unique challenges when it comes to managing psychosocial risks. Among these, vicarious trauma stands out as a significant concern, especially for those…
In professions where exposure to traumatic content is inevitable, vicarious trauma is a psychosocial risk that cannot be eliminated. Workplaces then need to establish strong protective factors and controls to minimise the risk to employee…
Enhancing social supports are pivotal in alleviating the effects of vicarious trauma among individuals who are immersed in professions that are characterised by frequent exposure to traumatic content.
Diversity and inclusion have become fundamental pillars of business success and a thriving and mentally healthy workplace. As organisations strive to foster environments that promote and support the positive mental health and wellbeing of employees, it has become increasingly evident that diversity and inclusion play a pivotal role in achieving this.
When it comes to your people’s mental health and wellbeing, choosing the right EAP provider is a must. To ensure you have a well-matched EAP provider, it’s important to ensure that they uniquely fit your workplace needs, providing tailored comprehensive support.
Advancing the wellbeing of employees in 2023 is going to need more than ‘tick the box’ services or a lunchtime yoga session. With new legislation currently rolling out at a state level and new legal precedence being set in the high court this year, organisations are being called on to do more to protect their people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Our brains like to plan and are wired to see uncertainty and change as a risk/ threat.
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