An employee assistance program (EAP) is an employee benefit program that assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being. EAPs generally offer…
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Research indicates that over 80% of millennials want to work for a company that is a good corporate citizen & that more than 70% of all employees want their company to make a positive impact socially and environmentally.
Donating to charities is currently one common practice by which many employers address their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Unfortunately, it is suggested that up to 90% of donations do not ever reach their intended recipient. So, is there a better way for employers to make a real difference?
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Domestic & Family Violence – A Serious Workplace Issue In Australia Australia also has a range of federal, state and territory legislation that prohibits discrimination, as well as legislation which…
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Keeping Workplace Stress at Bay in the New Year
December 17, 2017The following strategies came as the result of a recent study completed by research teams from La Trobe University and The University of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Cognitive change/Analytic strategies…
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Signs of Depression in the Workplace
December 15, 2017Depression can come in many forms. Often the person suffering from depression feels alone and isolated and may not realize their symptoms are serious. That’s why education about depression in…
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EAPEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness Program
Survey of Workplace Health Priorities (2017)
December 14, 2017The 2017 Workplace Health & Wellness Benefits survey was completed by 631 HR practitioners & other executives with the following summary of findings: 1. Increasing employee engagement is the top…
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Workplace bullying involves multiple, repeated, intentional acts of aggression, hostility, social isolation, or disrespect. These acts often happen in person but also can occur through email, text messaging, and social…
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The Labour Party intends to insert 10 days paid domestic and family violence leave into the national employment standards if it wins the next federal election. In July this year…
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This study sampled the views of 1,125 HR professionals from private and public-sector organisations around Australia and was conducted in April and May 2017. The study was conducted against a…