EAP Assist
The EapAssist Helpline provides employees with immediate confidential phone counselling support throughout Australia.
Manage your Stress at Work
A massive 40% of workers say their jobs are very stressful. Such stress levels may be even higher for leaders and managers, who are typically burdened with more responsibilities. Whether you’re an employee picking up a pay-check, a manager leading a team or an...
Manage your Stress
Completely banishing stress from your life may never be an attainable goal. Nor, some would argue, should it be. If you consistently try your hardest and seek new endeavours, you will naturally feel challenged and sometimes even stressed. This is all part of personal...
Signs of Internet Addiction
Meeting five of the criteria of the Internet Addiction Diagnostic Questionnaire (IADQ) below means you may be addicted: Do you feel preoccupied with the Internet (think about previous online activity or anticipate next online session)?Do you feel the need to use the...
Stop Panic Attack
Many people experience panic attacks with the signs and symptoms of an episode appearing quickly and sometimes without warning. These sudden attacks of anxiety and overwhelming fear can happen to anyone and are known to be somewhat unpredictable, generally occurring...
Loneliness: 5 Habits to Consider
The rate of loneliness has doubled recent years and loneliness is a serious issue with most people desiring strong bonds with others. Here are some habits to consider: Make a habit of nurturing others.Offer to take care of the neighbour’s children once a week; teach a...
Stressed Out
Life can be stressful—you may feel stressed about performance at work, traumatic events or a life change. Everyone feels stress from time to time. What is stress? Stress is the physical or mental response to an external cause, such as having a lot of work or having an...
Workplace Bullying – A Serious Concern
Recent data obtained from Safe Work Australia has revealed that the number of serious workplace injuries related to bullying and harassment has nearly doubled in Australia over the past decade. Preventing workplace bullying and harassment amongst staff members should...
Feeling Lonely
While loneliness is a common human emotion, during the global coronavirus pandemic many of us are feeling acutely, severely alone — an extreme loneliness that we may never have experienced before. Whether you live alone or are sharing your space during lockdown, the...
Whistleblower Program
EAP Assist Whistleblowing Service EAP Assist provides an Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) compliant Whistleblower Service to help achieve resolutions & solutions for employees & organisations. This is a free addon service available...
R U Feeling Overwhelmed
You know those days when it feels as though life is kicking you in the teeth? You get an unexpected bill for hundreds of dollars. You lose concentration and back into a parked car. You have a fight with your partner. A relative keeps forwarding you conspiracy...
Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Conflicts are inevitable, even in the most engaged of workplaces. Regardless of the source of the conflict, if they are left unresolved, conflicts can quickly impact employee morale and productivity. Below are a few conflict management examples and the basic conflict...
Investigating Misconduct
Moving to remote work presented a lot of hurdles for organisations trying to recreate the office experience. Technology for the most part has allowed many workplaces to effectively move those experiences into the virtual spaces, but unfortunately, some of the...
Suicide & Prevention
Suicide Warning Signs People who kill themselves exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or do. The more warning signs, the greater the risk. What to Watch For if You Feel Someone is at Risk: If a person talks about: Being a burden to...
Coping Tips for Stress & Anxiety
Take a time-out. Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head.Eat well-balanced meals. Do not skip any meals. Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on...
Coping Tips for Depression
Depression affects one’s cognitive, emotional, behavioural and physical functions. One of the most insidious aspects of depression is that it tricks you into thinking that nothing will help, or that the relief will be temporary, and it will keep you in a cycle of...
Me Time
When you’re working long hours it can feel like all you do is work, eat, sleep, work, eat, sleep, and work, eat, sleep some more. And the seemingly unceasing flow of work can make you feel fatigued, resentful and burnt out. It is essential that you find time for...
How to Calm Down
There are many stressors we face in life — from relationship problems and job issues to the uncertain state of the world. Whether it’s just a little stress or a big ball of panic in the pit of your stomach, learning how to calm down is essential for all of us. The...
Arguing at Work
There is a way to disagree with colleagues without ruining work relationships. Try these three tips: Dialogue, not hostility Workplace conflicts can have severe negative impacts if not handled correctly. Work conflict has been linked to decreased...
Sleep Hygiene
The term 'sleep hygiene’ refers to having both a bedroom environment and daily routines that promote consistent, uninterrupted sleep. Signs of poor sleep hygiene include experiencing frequent sleep disturbances, suffering daytime sleepiness and having a hard...
Eating for Stress
When you think of stress eating, what comes to mind? It’s probably not going to town on three bags of lettuce! Statistics show that when stressed we tend to crave sugary, carby comfort foods, like ice cream, mac and cheese, or cake. Why is that? The answer lies in our...
Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
In any organization, conflict is inevitable and should never be ignored. However, before taking any steps to resolve it, it’s essential to know its causes and effects first. What are the major causes of workplace conflict? Here are the things that trigger conflict...
Build Workplace Resilience
The good news is that even if you're not a naturally resilient person, you can learn to develop a resilient mindset and attitude. To do so, incorporate the following into your daily life: Get enough sleep and exercise and learn to manage stress. When you take...
Too Much Stress
Have you Reached your Tipping Point? This is different for everyone, but there are a number of common physiological changes you may become aware of including: Frequent headachesInsomniaIncreased muscular tension leading to more general aches and painsLow...
Six Angry Suggestions
You might not consider yourself an angry person but chances are you’ve seen red at points in your life — not least during these past few months when even the most Zen people have been tested. Anger is a sensation we all experience, from niggling frustration through to...
Good Work Relationships
Making Work Enjoyable and Productive According to the Gallup organization, people who have a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be engaged in their jobs. But it doesn't have to be a "BFF”, simply have a good friend in the workplace are more...
Better Work-Life Balance
Many companies have now opted to offer remote work options for their staff in response to the global pandemic. With no commute, this arrangement can at first seem like a great way to put more time back in your day, but when you're only just getting into the remote...
Addressing Burnout
Burnout is a gradual process, it doesn’t happen overnight, but it can creep up on you. Continual exposure to stressful situations such as working long hours, constant travel and unrealistic deadlines, will effect at you eventually. Six signs of burnout you should look...
Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is something all of us will face at one point in our lives. We deal with our emotions on a day-to-day basis and there are going to be times when these emotions are much higher than normal. This could be the result of anything from work stress to...
Mindfulness at Work
Mindfulness — paying attention to the present moment in an accepting, nonjudgmental way — is a simple practice available to all. Research has shown it is also a reliable method for reducing stress, including at work. Put most simply, meditation is a way to train...
What is Change Fatigue
New research shows employees are struggling to cope with change. Can employers do something to tackle it? Job insecurity, pandemic-related stress and worries about the economy have dropped employees’ capacity to absorb change by 50 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019....
Stop Overthinking
We have all been bestowed with a brain which, for the most part, is a wondrous creation which enables us to process information, think through our options, and determine how to proceed. However, at times our mind can seem like our own worst enemy. When we find...
Nurturing Optimism
Optimism itself is good — good for our health. More and more long-term studies show that optimism fosters “exceptional” longevity and lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic ailments. Other studies have concluded optimists have better...
Happy & Healthy Working from Home
While many of the challenges we’ve faced in 2020 have been physically draining, the most difficult to overcome have definitely been psychological. COVID-19 has made employers realise that mental wellbeing, investing in employee psychological health, isn’t a ‘nice to...
Colour your Workplace
The fire-red paint across one wall of a conference room plays a surprisingly important role in workplace culture and employee engagement. So does the sunshine-yellow couch inviting guests into a lobby. Colour can define a workplace setting and can manipulate workers'...
Minimizing Stress at Work
As many of us spend a lot of our time at work, it’s good to check in every now and again about whether we’re doing everything we can to minimise stress and increase productivity. Sometimes, just a few small changes could be all you need to help you feel that little...
R Noisy Co-workers causing u Stress
Noise can affect people in a variety of ways, it may be distracting, irritating or stressful. While we recognise the acute impacts that these noises have, for example, we get irritated or annoyed, we have only begun to uncover longer terms effects that this sustained...
Mental Health Checkup
Unfortunately, unlike regular medical care, where you’re encouraged to get an annual physical checkup, mental health care is often treated differently. Many people don’t seek help until a problem develops, but it’s OK to check on your mental health as a preventive...
Reducing Excessive Worry
Worry is the negative thinking we do when we are faced with a real or anticipated threat. It is the “thinking” component of the physical heart racing, shallow breathing and sweaty palms that make up anxiety. “What if I lose my job?” What if something happens to...
Resolving Workplace Conflict
Conflict between employees may be difficult to resolve where employees are required to discuss disagreements face to face. This may be intimidating or overwhelming. Here is an alternative process to consider. (This approach can help resolve conflicts between employees...
Domestic Violence & the Workplace
Domestic Violence is often referred to as the “hidden crime”. The statistics indicate that women are the main victims of Domestic Violence in 70% of the cases. One in three women experiences physical violence and almost one in five experience sexual violence in their...