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How to choose the right EAP provider
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.
Why a corporate rehabilitation program should be part of your organisation’s mental health strategy
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…
Establishing an upward cycle during challenging times
Our brains like to plan and are wired to see uncertainty and change as a risk/ threat. As human beings we crave routine, certainty, and predictability, so when faced with an unfamiliar situation our brain defaults to survival mode. Heightened levels of stress and uncertainty triggers our flight or fight response and releases hormones including…
Why do I need a Wellbeing Champion Network in my workplace?
In recent years, the term Wellbeing Champion has gained widespread recognition…
Employee wellbeing underpinned by safety-net support services
In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, the focus on employee wellbeing and mental health has gained significant attention.
Using technology to support face-to-face therapy
Technology has provided new opportunities for mental health care, ushering in an advanced era of possibilities and enhanced support.
The cumulative impact of psychosocial hazards
In recent years, there has been an increased focus on the impact of psychosocial hazards in the workplace on employee mental health. While identifying these hazards is an important first step, it is important to recognise that often these hazards do not exist in isolation, and that the cumulative impact of multiple hazards have a…
Protective factors that reduce the risk of psychosocial hazards across the board
The workplace environment can significantly impact the psychological wellbeing of employees. Psychosocial factors are the elements that contribute to this impact. These factors can have both positive and negative effects on employees’ mental health. For instance, positive or protective psychosocial factors such as social support, autonomy, and a sense of purpose at work can enhance…
The role culture plays in protecting against vicarious trauma risk
Vicarious trauma risks and the ‘cost of caring for others’ are one of the most significant challenges employees face when working with traumatic events and material. Embedding and promoting a culture of psychological safety can be a critical protective factor in ameliorating and preventing vicarious trauma risks in the workplace.
White Ribbon Day 2022
November 18th, marks White Ribbon Day 2022, and this year’s theme, ‘Together We Are Stronger’, is a time to come together and start a conversation about practical solutions to end men’s violence against women and children.
