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Employee Mental Health Leave Requests Skyrocketing

InterWest Insurance Services

If you’ve noticed a lot of employees asking for time off for a “mental health day,” you aren’t alone. A recent study found that the number of mental health leave-of-absence requests has grown by a third since the COVID-19 pandemic. Poor mental health is a serious problem in the workplace.

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Mental Health: Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

BerniePortal

With the added stress on employers and employees during this challenging time, employee assistance programs (or EAPs) are more valuable than ever.

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Supporting employee wellbeing with employee assistance programs

Higginbotham

To produce their best work, your employees may need assistance with a wide range of issues – from mental health and substance abuse counseling to childcare and legal matters. What is an employee assistance program? For example, many EAPs offer counseling sessions or psychological assessments.

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How to identify and support a depressed employee

Business Management Daily

Something has been “off” with this long-time employee for a few weeks. Dan guesses Anne might suffer from burnout, depression, or another mental health condition. Dan gently suggests she look into the company’s EAP ( employee assistance program ). If you see something, say something,” says Erica N.

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More Employers Expand Mental Health Benefits

InterWest Insurance Services

American workers are more stressed than ever coming out of the pandemic, and an increasing number of people are also struggling with mental health issues. When someone is battling addiction or has mental health issues, it affects all aspects of their life, including work.

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How HR can Support Employees with Disabilities?

HR Lineup

Central to this ethos is the inclusion of employees with disabilities. One significant aspect of inclusivity is ensuring that employees with disabilities are supported adequately. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore various strategies and best practices for HR professionals to support employees with disabilities effectively.

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 10 Ways to Make the Most Out of It

HR Digest

When this stress becomes too much , an employee assistance program (EAP) can help you make everything seem more manageable. The benefits of EAP are aplenty and if picked with the right goals in mind can offer your employees a great deal of support at their time of need. What are employee assistance programs?

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