If an employee has mental health issues are you likely to know about it? Do they have to disclose mental illness? Employee Disclosure This is a complex area where essentially
If you are concerned about the mental wellbeing of an employee, where can you encourage them to access support? Mental Wellbeing Support Resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employees can sometimes
Organisations are becoming increasingly aware of the important role workplace cultures can have on both the well being and effectiveness of their employees.
Nowadays we hear a lot about mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, however we are usually only hearing about it in relation to the costs associated with mental health
Organisations today are ‘doing more with less’ and implementing ‘lean principles’. Doing so while maintaining a productive and vibrant workforce is a challenge. Workplace Mental Wellbeing Relentless change and pressure
The connections we have with others in terms of building positive relationships, as well as providing support in times of need, are fundamentally important to our mental health and wellbeing.
Many organisations now have a focus on workplace mental health, however, how do you ensure that your initiatives are meeting their objectives and not just a Band-Aid approach? Meeting Mental
We hear about mental health and mental ill health a lot these days. But we don’t really think about it until we, or someone close to us, experiences mental health
Over the last few years, I have often been shocked and distressed by the type of leadership we value in our politicians, our workplaces and our families. There has been
Making reasonable adjustments in the workplace to the everyday work tasks of someone who is experiencing mental illness is an important way to show support and to meet your obligations.
Written by Maree Wrack Ageism is prejudging or making assumptions about a person, or people because of their age. Regarding employment, disadvantaging an individual because of their age happens
Written by Julie Meek V8 Supercar driving is a sport which requires 100% focus. In the words of legendary British racing driver Stirling Moss… It is necessary to relax your
Would you allow time off and a graduated return to work for an employee after a heart attack? Would you make adjustments to support an employee with a broken limb
During times of change, leaders can fall into the trap of simply communicating the WHAT is happening and WHEN it is happening of organisational change processes. This pragmatic approach often
When you visit your doctor, and run through your list of symptoms, you’re not likely to be thinking about how your doctor is feeling – about their mental health. Doctors’
To develop a positive mental health culture, organisations need to acknowledge the issues, make commitments to improve their knowledge, and facilitate skill development to ensure that employees can take responsibility
In times of stress and anxiety people react in different ways. Some may prefer to process their feelings internally, whereas others look outwardly for support. When someone shares a problem
Many leaders report that they notice a change in the behaviour of employees, yet do not know how to talk about mental health issues openly and respectfully. Sometimes these leaders
It is essential when developing a culture of positive mental health and wellbeing, to work with leaders to develop their skills and confidence to recognise and appropriately respond to mental
Responding to Mental Health Issues In The Workplace Essential to developing a culture of positive psychological wellbeing is a team of leaders with the skills and confidence to recognise and
Change can elicit different reactions in different people. How do you respond to change? Do you embrace it enthusiastically, shy away from it, or reject it outright? Change can be
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a tsunami of health, social and economic consequences. There is increased understanding that health includes both mental and physical health, with recognition of the trauma
Working remotely will be a new challenge for many people. How can we support them? Social connection is incredibly important to cohesive work practices and focusing on social connection while
Getting back to Normal Our global society is collectively experiencing a health pandemic with a tsunami of economic and social consequences. There is a strong desire by many to get
As we hurl ourselves into a new year, let’s pause to reflect on 2017, the year that was. Acts of terror across the globe; the passing of legends; stories of
If a person’s depression or anxiety does not affect how they do their job, they are not legally required to tell their employer about it. The decision to tell or
