It probably comes as no surprise to learn that when a person is diagnosed with cancer, heart disease, or some other life-threatening illness, they may experience anxiety or depressive symptoms. But what is less understood is that the reverse is also true: persistent anxiety or depression can make someone more likely to develop a serious...
The Covid 19 pandemic has created an unprecedented mental health crisis, the prolonged uncertainty resulting in periods of ongoing psychological distress. This, coupled with the normal stressors of a job, is resulting in higher rates of burnout and absenteeism within the Australian workforce. While it is normal for people to feel stressed from time to...
The lockdowns implemented during the height of the Covid19 Pandemic meant long periods of time with very limited, or maybe hardly any, social interaction. During this time, it seemed that all anyone could talk about or hope for was to be reunited with friends and family, attend restaurants and be out and about once again....
With Covid 19 becoming a manageable and normal part of living, we are slowly approaching “pre-pandemic” levels of functioning, both socially and within the work place. While this has been largely positive, with people being able to re-connect with their loved ones and enjoy an active social life, it has also meant returning to in...
The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a changing landscape for workplaces. With lockdown laws necessitating working from home arrangements for most organisations, companies have realised that remote working offers unique opportunities for workplaces and employees having more flexibility with their working location. With many organisations now equipped to handle remote workers, companies are now more able and...
Safe Work Australia has made amendments to the model WHS laws based on recommendations from Marie Boland’s independent review of the legislation in 2018. The Boland review highlighted the lack of requirement for companies to identify, mitigate and report psychosocial risks within the workplace, with Ms Boland stating that ”…there is a widespread view that...
Clients facing challenging situations often want you to fix the problem they are experiencing. Although fixing the problem is not always achievable, you can considerably influence their emotional responses and behaviour during your interaction if you adopt a strategic approach. When clients are emotionally-charged, it can be difficult for us not to respond with similar...
Periods of transition can be a difficult time for employees. This article aims to provide a framework to help employers ameliorate some of the difficulties that come with transitions. Response to Transitions It is first helpful to understand emotional reactions that your employees may experience during periods of transition. A common emotional response may be...
The COVID-19 Pandemic has required many employees to work remotely. While this has proved challenging at times, the flexibility provided by working from home is an appealing prospect, and many employees may elect to continue working from home arrangements after the pandemic. This means that companies need to ensure Working from Home practices promote productivity and...
