
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 […]
Mental Health, Pandemic, Productivity, Well-Being, Workplace Culture
Mental Health in the Epicenter of COVID
As the U.S. continues to face the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a responsibility to look at the indirect effects of the virus. Much like the direct medical, social and economic impacts of the pandemic, the effect on mental health is quite vast. Most of us have been dealing with the full force of this virus for almost six months and can attest […]
Mental Health, Pandemic, Productivity, Well-Being, Workplace Culture
Why So Many People Have Untreated Mental Health Conditions
What leader has not been taught the anecdote to understanding and solving a problem? Asking “why” five times is the simplest way to get to the root cause of an issue. In the last two decades, the United States has been crippled by three devastating problems that just don’t seem to be getting any better. […]
EAP, Mental Health, Well-Being
Coping with Workplace Stress: How Employers Can Help
Your job is the vehicle for providing an income to meet these needs, yet it can be the very thing that creates more stressors along the way.
Employee Engagement, Healthy Living, Insights, Productivity, Well-Being, Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Workplace Culture
Spoiler Alert: This is Us is More Than Entertainment – It’s Educating Audiences about Physical and Mental Health Issues
The hugely popular NBC television program has garnered both critical praise and a legion of loyal fans. On the show, the fictional Pearson family, shown in several stages of their lives, face very real problems that audiences have found compelling and inspirational.
EAP, Insights, Mental Health, Well-Being, Workplace Culture
Ending Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace
According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), 80% of workers with a mental health condition report that shame and stigma prevent them from seeking treatment.
EAP, Mental Health, Well-Being, Workplace Culture