Before we start thinking about going back to our normal lives, we must learn to cope with new ways of living, writes Marcela Slepica, Clinical Services Director at AccessEAP. Having faced some of the worst natural disasters in its history, Australia is now affected by the global pandemic COVID-19, leaving many bosses and employees alike,… Read more »
It’s said that over the course of an adult’s life, they will spend up to 4,821 days working on projects that may not inspire or motivate them as they do not align with their personal values. Increasingly employees are looking for more than just pay and perks, they want purpose. “A sense of purpose can… Read more »
The World Health Organisation recently recognised the serious effects of burnout, defining it as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. The condition is characterised by feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job and reduced… Read more »
Challenging behaviours in the workplace come in many forms. They can involve a peer, colleague, manager or customer. It can be difficult and impacts all parties involved. If not managed correctly, this behaviour can become a workplace hazard and impact on productivity. With 37 per cent of Australian workers admitting to being yelled or sworn… Read more »
The start of a new year is a great opportunity to take a fresh look at the goals you’d like to set for the next 12 months. For businesses, this could range from financial growth to improved staff retention, or new service and product offerings. However, with only 8 per cent [1] of people achieving their… Read more »
Suicide remains a major concern for Australians, taking over 2,800[1] lives per year. It is the leading cause of death among 15-44-year-olds, with young men and small business owners making up a large proportion of the cohort. Ahead of R U OK Day on September 13, leading workplace mental health expert Marcela Slepica suggests it’s… Read more »
Marcela Slepica, Clinical Services Director, AccessEAP, suggests having courageous conversations is the first step for employers and employees wishing to end workplace harassment. The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) defines harassment as unlawfully treating a person less favourably on the basis of particular protected attributes such as gender, race, disability or age. However, Slepica suggests… Read more »
Loneliness is a growing problem in our modern workplace, despite the prevalence of digital technologies that allow us to stay in regular contact. Regardless of how many people we come into contact with every day, whether physically or via social media, email and other technology platforms, we can still feel alone. Rather than the amount… Read more »
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