Half of all Australian men will have a mental health problem at some point in their life and one in eight will experience depression, yet they are far less likely to open up about what is affecting them ...
OHS Professional eNews August 2014
Work related stress is the most common workplace issue in Australian workplaces, and OHS professionals should work to raise awareness about this issue and gain support from managers to address concerns, according to corporate psychology firm AccessEAP.
Published on News.com.au, February 2017
Holiday season has officially come to an end and normal life has returned, along with its every day challenges and stresses.
The afterglow of the holiday period is gradually fading as many Australians face the reality of their holiday spending spree. With Australians spending nearly $10 billion on Christmas presents last year1 and almost two million saying the festive season will leave them with worrying debt2, it is not surprising stress levels skyrocket post holidays.
Returning to work after the fun of the holiday period brings a dose of reality. Someone who has spent more than they planned can feel out of control and stressed that they haven’t managed their funds as well as they perhaps should have. While stress is a normal part of life, constant levels of negative stress, or distress, can affect many parts of a person’s life, such as health, family, marriage and work.
Traumatic events such as the shooting and car rampage in Melbourne CBD disrupt lives physically and psychologically, creating intense emotional distress for individuals, families and whole communities. Organisations play a vital and valuable role in assisting and supporting their employees and their families in the immediate aftermath and in the days, weeks and months following this tragic event.
Published on Business First Magazine, December 2016
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.
Published on Workplace OHS, December 2016
Christmas is painted as a joyous, busy time for everyone, with gift giving, parties and holidays, however, for some people, the festive season is a time of emotional stress, sadness and difficulty.
Published on Sydney Morning Herald, December 2016
Many Australians affected by domestic abuse are part of a workplace. But what stand should a workplace take to curb the effects of what has been described as a "national social crisis".
Published on Daily Bulletin, December 2016
Christmas is painted as a joyous, busy time for everyone, with gift giving, parties and holidays, however, for some people, the festive season is a time of emotional stress, sadness and difficulty.
Published on HC Online, December 2016
There has been an increase in the number of people who are seeking professional counselling services for depression and suicidal ideation this month, according to AccessEAP, a corporate psychology organisation which supports and develops positive organisational behaviour.
Published by Workplace OHS, November 2016
In the lead up to White Ribbon Day, workplaces are being urged to not turn a blind eye to domestic violence and rethink it as a workplace issue.
Published by HR Daily, November 2016
“Perception paranoia” the biggest work from home barrier
Published by Facility Management, November 2016
Economic considerations are one of the determining factors in whether a woman will leave or return to an abusive relationship, making it crucial for companies to develop policies in order to support staff experiencing domestic violence with paid employment.
Published by Safe to Work, November 2016
Economic considerations are one of the determining factors in whether a woman will leave or return to an abusive relationship, making it crucial for companies to develop policies in order to support staff experiencing domestic violence with paid employment.
Published by OHS Alert, November 2016
In the lead up to White Ribbon Day on 25 November, employers are being urged to implement domestic violence policies and ensure managers are prepared to take emergency action to keep employee victims safe.
Published by Human Resources Media Blog, November 2016
Greens senator Scott Ludlam announced last week that he’ taking leave to treat depression and anxiety. Here’s why HR needs to take men’s mental health issues seriously.
Economic considerations are one of the determining factors in whether a woman will leave or return to an abusive relationship, making it crucial for companies to develop policies in order to support staff experiencing domestic violence with paid employment.
Despite the common belief domestic violence is a private issue, the costs to the community suggest otherwise, with a 2015 report by PricewaterhouseCoopers estimating that violence against women costs $21.7 billion a year, with victims bearing the brunt of this cost.
Published on Facility Management, October 2016
Throughout the month of October, Australia recognises the importance of mental health awareness, with World Mental Health Day having occurred last week.
Published on Safe to Work, October 2016
A recent survey by law firm MinterEllison has found almost three-quarters of Australian workplaces have no formal policy or procedure for managing staff mental health issues.
Published on Business Daily, October 2016
A recent survey by law firm MinterEllison has found almost three-quarters of Australian workplaces have no formal policy or procedure for managing staff mental health issues.
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