Tag Archive for: Mental health at work

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Supporting Menopause and Mental Health in the Workplace

Menopause is a natural and inevitable phase in a woman’s life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. While it marks the end of menstruation, it also brings about significant hormonal, physical, and psychological changes. These…
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Conflict Resolution: Fostering Open and Respectful Communication for Win-Win Outcomes

Conflict is a natural and inevitable part of life. Whether in the workplace, at home, or in our communities, differences in opinions, needs, and perspectives will arise. While conflict can feel uncomfortable, it also presents an opportunity…
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Supporting Neurodiverse Employees: Building Inclusive and Psychologically Safe Workplaces

Every workplace is made up of people who think, communicate, and process information differently. This diversity in how we experience and engage with the world - known as neurodiversity - brings unique perspectives, creativity, and innovation…
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What employers can do to look after employees’ mental health

Over our lifetimes, we will spend up to 90,000 hours at work and another 11,000 travelling to and from work. That’s a fair chunk of our waking lives. There’s no doubt that COVID has disrupted traditional office work patterns and even initiated…
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Overcoming Burnout

What is burnout? Job burnout is an ‘occupational syndrome’ that is characterised across three dimensions: Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion Feelings of cynicism or negativism related to one's job Mental distance and…
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Financial stress

As cost-of-living pressures hit home and interest rates climb to their highest levels in years, it’s no wonder that more and more Australians are experiencing financial stress. We already have one of the highest household debt ratios in…
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Guiding Your Team Through Traumatic Events

Recent violent incidents have left us all in a state of shock and disbelief. It is moments like these that remind us of the fragility of life, and the importance of supporting one another in times of trauma. As we grapple with the aftermath…
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Compassion Fatigue: Signs, symptoms and strategies

In recent years, we've faced challenging times globally, prompting many to feel a strong urge to help others. However, prolonged exposure to others' suffering can lead to compassion fatigue, especially for caretakers, health care workers, social…
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Workplace policy: walking the walk

Over our lifetimes, we will spend up to 90,000 hours at work and another 11,000 travelling to and from work. That’s a fair chunk of our waking lives. And according to the Black Dog Institute, of the 45% of Australians who will experience a…
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Why employers should use an EAP to look after their employees’ mental health

To say the past two years have been tough for businesses is an understatement. Most have been left trying to survive, let alone thrive. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the working landscape, bringing about fresh challenges for…
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