Call for employers to tackle barriers to EAP use

Workplace OHS September 2014

One in five Australians suffer from a mental health issue , but only a fraction of workers with access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) seek help. To optimise workplace wellbeing, employers have been urged to take action.

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Low EAP usage rate is damaging the industry

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.

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Good mental health is good business

The Sydney Morning Herald September 2014

October is Mental Health Awareness Month and the perfect opportunity for business owners and managers to review their organisation’s health and wellness strategies.

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Invest in workplace health and wellbeing programs to improve your bottom line

HR Daily, September 2014

With Mental Health Awareness Month in October, Sally Kirkright, CEO, AccessEAP is calling on business owners and managers to introduce structured health and wellbeing programs into the workplace to reap the business benefits.

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Laughing away workplace stress? What a joke!

Sunshine Coast Daily August 2014

WORK-related stress is the most common workplace issue in Australian workplaces according to AccessEAP, a corporate psychology organisation which supports and develops positive organisational behaviour.

AccessEAP collects data across customer organisations representing every industry and can reveal the top five causes of stress Australians experience in the workplace.

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91 per cent of Aussies suffer work-related stress

My business August 2014

New research by corporate psychology organisation AccessEAP has found that work-related stress is currently the most common workplace issue in Australian workplaces, with 91 per cent of Aussies admitting to being stressed at work this year.

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Less stress strategies: what to do in your organisation

Workplace OHS August 2014

Organisations are increasingly aware of the costs associated with workplace stress and while some are attempting to tackle the issue, there’s no “quick and easy fix”. A leading Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) provider has revealed what you can do in your organisation.

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Top five tips for reducing workplace stress

HUMAN RESOURCE MEDIA (HRM) August 2014

With stress on the rise in Australian workplaces, an understanding of the causes and how to handle them are essential.

Work-related stress is the most common health and safety issue in Australian workplaces according to AccessEAP. The not-for-profit company, which promotes positive organisational behaviour, has compiled data from organisations in various industries in Australia and can reveal the top five ways to handle workplace stress.

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Anxiety is the top mental health issue in the workplace

According to AccessEAP client data, anxiety is the leading mental health issue in Australian workplaces. On average, one in four people will experience an anxiety disorder at some stage in their life. The proportion of Australian adults suffering from anxiety is on the rise and grew by more than 50% in the five years between 2007 and 2012.

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One in five workers has stayed home in past year because they felt mentally unwell: study

Smart Company June 2014

One in five Australian workers has taken time off work in the past 12 months because they felt mentally unwell, according to research released by beyondblue today.

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CELEBRATING YOUniqueness in YOUR workplace!

This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is ‘be YOUnique’.

Whilst most businesses strive to create teams AccessEAP believes having the ability to recognise each employee’s unique qualities adds value to the team, the individual as well as the company’s bottom line. Smart businesses will encourage employees to accept their own uniqueness and to especially take pride in the qualities that enrich their mental health and wellbeing.

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Newport & Wildman acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land we work on and their continuing connection to land, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples using this content are advised that it may contain images, names or voices of people who have passed away.