Published by Inside OHS and Thomson Reuters, July 2016 (Pages 3-5)
AccessEAP Chief Executive Officer, Sally Kirkright shares her insights with Stephanie D'Souza.
Most of us would have come across a difficult person at some point in our lives and most likely it has happened in the workplace. These individuals may come across as aggressive, intimidating or controlling, which can lead to conflict and have a detrimental impact on the person on the receiving end. However, it’s important to develop strategies to successfully manage challenging workplace conflicts so we aren’t doomed to a high conflict and overstressed workplace.
Posted by Manspace Magazine, June 2016
Men’s Health Week (13-19 June) is about promoting men’s health and well being, yet one of the biggest challenges is the fact that Australian men are not opening up.
Posted by HRM Online, June 2016
The day-to-day stresses associated with providing for a family and holding down a job can take their toll on men both mentally and physically. This happens to women too of course, but the difference is that men tend to “bottle it” more than women.
This week is Men’s Health Week (13-19 June). It is all about promoting men’s health and wellbeing, yet one of the biggest challenges is the fact that Australian men are not opening up. As this culture of stoicism continues to rise, we should be encouraging men to reach out and discuss their feelings with others in both their professional and personal lives.
Published in The Australian, May 2016
Exposure to excessive noise, smells and visual stimuli is hard to avoid in today’s urban environment.
Posted by Facility Management, May 2016
Recent Australian statistics from AccessEAP show that 40 percent of Australian millennials list anxiety as their top personal issue, versus 31 percent of Generation X and 29 percent of baby boomers.
According to the annual Stress in America survey commissioned by the American Psychological Association, Millennials (born between 1980 and 2000) are the most stressed generation. This is echoed by AccessEAP’s own statistics which show that 40% of Australian Millennials list anxiety as their top personal issue, versus 31% of Generation X and 29% of Baby Boomers.
Published in The Earthmover and Civil Contractor, April 2016
AccessEAP Clinical Services Director, Marcela Slepica shares her insights with Greg Keane.
Posted by Australian Women Online, March 2016
A recent survey found that absenteeism directly costs employers in Australia approximately $578 per employee per absent day.
Posted by The Daily Telegraph, March 2016
AccessEAP Clinical Services Director, Marcela Slepica shares her insights with Zoe Taylor .
Posted by The Daily Telegraph, March 2016
AccessEAP Clinical Services Director, Marcela Slepica advocates a strategic approach to employee wellbeing.
Posted by Sound Cloud, February 2016
Access EAP Clinical Services Director, Marcela Slepica speaks with Campus Review regarding the factors which cause teachers stress and anxiety and how they can overcome them.
Posted by The Courier Mail, February 2016
TEACHERS are considering quitting and taking more sick leave than normal as they struggle to keep up with the pressures of the job.
Posted by Workplace OHS, February 2016
Can the right workplace culturecut healthcare costs, improve morale and engagement, and reduce absenteeism?
Posted by OHS Alert, February 2016
Employers can take five steps to improve workplace culture and reduce stress-related sick leave, according to an employee assistance program provider.
A recent survey, estimates that absenteeism directly costs organisations approximately $578 per employee per absent day, which leads to an annual cost to the economy in excess of $44 billion.₁ With a 39% rise in stress, anxiety and depression related absenteeism within the last year₂, businesses are recognising healthcare as a worthy investment of company resources.
For the fifth year in a row, Australians have rated financial issues as the top cause of stress according to Australian Psychological Society’s recent Stress and Wellbeing survey. Anxiety symptoms in 2015 were the highest they have been in five years with an alarming 35 per cent reporting a significant level of stress in their life. With so much uncertainty across a number of industries and the cost of living rising rapidly, it is no wonder financial related stress is so prominent.
The mindfulness wave is sweeping across the Australian corporate world with many large companies all undertaking corporate-based mindfulness programs. The holiday break is an important time for recuperation in preparation for the year ahead, reinforcing the importance of practicing mindfulness throughout the holidays.
Sky News, November 2015
Access EAP Clinical Services Director, Marcela Slepica speaks with Peter Switzer on how employers can proactively improve workplace culture in dealing with domestic violence.
