Coping with Disaster and Trauma…..
Being directly or even indirectly involved in a disastrous event can cause immediate and long term disruption to your life. It’s not uncommon to experience a range of intense and sometimes confusing emotions, such as:
Summer holidays allow us to switch off and become refreshed, recuperated and reenergized. The time off can not only give us the opportunity to break any bad habits we have gained during the past year, it also gives us a chance to establish good habits and set new goals for the year ahead.
BusinessFirst Magazine, Jan 2015
AccessEAP CEO, Sally Kirkright believes the Employee Assistance Program industry can do more to ensure Australian organisations are getting the most from their program. Kirkright believes that EAP providers are not doing enough to encourage usage of its services and as a result, the reputation of the industry is suffering.
HR Daily, Jan 2015
Managers are now facing a multitude of challenges; trying to maintain high levels of productivity in a competitive business climate and ensuring their workforce is engaged and healthy. In order for managers to be able to meet the demands of their role, additional training and support is needed.
ShortList, Dec 2014
Recruitment managers shouldn't ignore consultants' mental health among the many factors they must address to maintain productivity, says workplace wellbeing expert Sally Kirkright.
BusinessFirst Magazine, Dec 2014
With the changing demographics of today’s workplace, the role of the manager is ever evolving and the demands on their all-encompassing role ever increasing. Sally Kirkright, CEO at AccessEAP, believes that in order for managers to be able to meet the demands of their role, additional training and support is needed. .
Workplace Conflict Resolution, November 2014
Access EAP recently compiled data across all the industries they work with and found the top five causes of workplace stress. Find out what they are and how to ease the pressure.
Get Sydney, November 2014
Eleven businesses operating in the City of Sydney area are in the running for top honours at the upcoming 2014 NSW Business Chamber Business Awards, and Access EAP is one of them.
Inside OHS n.88
Delays in managing and supporting workplace health initiatives literally cannot be afforded, according to Access EAP Clinical Service Manager, Marcela Slepica.
ACB October 2014
Mental illness affects every Australian. Half of us will experience a mental health issue directly while many others, as carers, families, friends and colleagues will live with or witness its impact. It is an issue for us all.
The Morning Bulletin October 2014
MEN getting sick has such a taboo about it that 51% of men surveyed say they would lie to their bosses about the need to take time off work if they had mental health issues.
The Sydney Moring Herald October 2014
I want to congratulate the presenters of Changing Minds (ABC). Having been a sufferer of bipolar disorder for many years, it showed that with the help of the right doctors, support staff, medications and understanding, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
With the Heads Up campaign in full swing, it’s a good time to remind business owners of the importance of a mentally healthy workplace and their role in creating one. The Heads Up campaign is a joint initiative between beyondblue and the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance and aims to raise awareness of mental health and promote wellbeing in the workplace. Heads Up has released some very interesting stats and figures that highlight the business argument for a mentally healthy workplace.
Smarter Business Ideas September 2014
New study by OECD Better Life shows 14 per cent of Australian employees are overworked – well above the global average of nine per cent.
HC Online September 2014
With Mental Health Awareness Month taking place in October, AccessEAP CEO, Sally Kirkright believes the Employee Assistance Program industry can do more to ensure Australian organisations are getting the most from their program.
HC Online September 2014
Anxiety and depression are the cause of six million lost working days each year in Australia, resulting in 12 million days worth of reduced productivity, according to the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA).
Ferret September 2014
Safety in Action Sydney was held over three days early last week at the Sydney Showground with workplace health holding centre stage at the expo.
Workplaceinfo September 2014
One person in four will suffer from an anxiety disorder at some stage during their life, and that number has increased significantly over the past decade.
OHS Alert September 2014
Employee assistance programs (EAPs) have been linked to increased productivity and lower absence rates, but few organisations and workers in some industries are taking advantage of them, according to AccessEAP CEO Sally Kirkright.
Business First Magazine September 2014
With Mental Health Awareness Month in October, Sally Kirkright, CEO of AccessEAP is calling on business owners and managers to introduce structured health and well-being programs into the workplace to reap the business benefits.
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