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Vicarious trauma- a silent hazard on the rise?
- May 20, 2022
- Posted by: Ally Venianakis
- Categories: Mental health, Psychosocial risks, Vicarious trauma
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Vicarious trauma in the workplace is a silent hazard, and it’s on the increase. Traditionally, a risk reserved for industries such as emergency services, the Covid-19 pandemic and the prevalence of natural disasters, has seen vicarious trauma emerge in many different sectors. We are now seeing workers being constantly exposed to other people’s stress and anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma.
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Establishing an upward cycle during challenging times
- May 11, 2022
- Posted by: Ally Venianakis
- Categories: Change, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
Figuring out our own positive strategies (“our emergency relief kit”) to readily draw upon during tough times can boost our wellbeing and circuit break a downward spiral
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The oracle: building mentally healthy workplaces through prevention
- May 5, 2022
- Posted by: Ally Venianakis
- Categories: Leadership, Mental health, Psychosocial risks
As hybrid work arrangements become the norm, how then can organisations ensure that their most important asset- their people – stay well, not just physically, but psychologically as well?
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How to improve employee mental health and corporate wellbeing in a post-pandemic world
- April 26, 2022
- Posted by: Ally Venianakis
- Categories: Leadership, Mental health, Psychosocial risks, Resilience and wellbeing
A psychosocially healthy workplace delivers valuable individual, team and organisational benefits including enhanced performance and productivity; lower absenteeism, presenteeism, turnover, recruitment, and training costs; improved employee wellbeing, morale, job satisfaction, talent acquisition and retention; and faster mental illness recovery times
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The armour: protecting employee wellbeing through mental health training
- April 22, 2022
- Posted by: Ally Venianakis
- Categories: Leadership, Mental health, Psychosocial risks
In 2022, managing mental health in the workplace is increasingly perceived as a fundamental skill of people leadership in the Australian workplace. There are a vast range of programs in the market, from eLearning sessions to full week training programs. So, what works?
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How to foster an inclusive and diverse environment at work
- April 6, 2022
- Posted by: Ally Venianakis
- Categories: Leadership, Psychosocial risks
Diversity and inclusion go hand in hand, however, often many assume that one automatically implies the other, but that’s not actually the case… Diversity does not necessarily imply inclusion, and that’s why both should be acknowledged as two different concepts in order to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Social anxiety and boosting interpersonal relationships
- April 6, 2022
- Posted by: Ally Venianakis
- Categories: Leadership, Mental health, Psychosocial risks, Resilience and wellbeing
Uncertainty is an unavoidable part of life and, whilst sometimes we have no control over certain situations, we can work to build our capacity to cope in times of uncertainty. So, lets dive deep into some practical strategies that can help to gain the confidence to overcome worry in social settings and build our interpersonal relationships.
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Movember reflections, changing the face of men’s mental health
- November 30, 2021
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Resilience and wellbeing
As Movember 2021 comes to a close, it is important to reflect and connect back to the bigger meaning behind the month and the movement, which is changing the face of men’s health.
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“Tuning In” to your mental health
- October 14, 2021
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Resilience and wellbeing
Family flexible workplaces strive to create a culture where employees are genuinely supported to thrive in both their work and home lives.
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Am I experiencing lockdown fatigue?
- August 27, 2021
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Psychosocial risks, Resilience and wellbeing
If you’re feeling utterly exhausted, flat, and generally a bit “blah” during lockdown, you’re not alone. Lockdown fatigue is a very real experience. Being exposed to prolonged stress and uncertainty will take its toll on your mind and emotions.
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