Leadership

How Team Development Helps Reduce Workplace Stress and Anxiety

Team development is a service that helps organizations boost team performance by fostering “collective excellence.” Collective excellence is an organizational strategy that emphasizes the importance of teamwork—and how the team can be more productive and effective when it focuses on collaboration, cooperation, communication, trust, and shared responsibility rather than focusing on the contributions of individual…
April 1, 2024
Leadership

Helping Managers Identify and Prevent Employee Burnout

In a recent poll on workplace wellness, Gallup discovered that nearly 75% of American employees experience workplace burnout “sometimes,” and 25% experience it “very often” or “always.” Employees who experience burnout are more likely to become disengaged at work or look for other opportunities. As a manager, you can play an important role in preventing…
March 1, 2024
Leadership

How Mediation Services Strengthen Workplace Culture and Relationships

Healthy workplaces are built on a healthy workplace culture. A workplace culture is shaped by a combination of factors, including leadership styles, communication practices, the behaviors of others, and the overall workplace experience. Leadership teams play an important role in shaping workplace culture and relationships. Your Assistance Program and Account Manager are excellent resources for…
February 1, 2024
Leadership

Elevating Employee Well-Being with Workplace Wellness Coaching

Investing in the physical well-being and health goals of your employees elevates morale and propels organizational success. Studies show that employee wellness programs that focus on the whole health of the employee and organization lead to increased productivity and reduced healthcare costs. Like Assistance Programs, Wellness Coaching provides personalized, one-on-one support for employees and their…
January 1, 2024
Leadership

Using Interpersonal Skills to Foster a Healthy Workplace Culture

Healthy work relationships play an important role in creating a positive workplace culture. As a manager or supervisor, you play an important role in strengthening workplace relationships and leading by example. Skills that help foster healthy workplace relationships are often referred to as “soft skills” or interpersonal skills. They can help you interact with others…
December 1, 2023
Leadership

November Special Observances: Building Awareness and Understanding

As many organizations are looking to strengthen community, build a sense of belonging, and create equitable and inclusive work environments, it helps to be mindful of year-round special observances. These times of recognition prompt organizations to think deeper than communication and social media campaigns. They serve as a reminder and an opportunity for leaders to…
November 1, 2023
Leadership

Helping Your Team Adapt and Thrive

Being an effective leader requires many skills that are difficult to describe and quantify. For example, it’s helpful to be relatable and approachable and to set a good example. It’s also helpful to know how to support and mentor people. When you can help people find the support they need, you empower them to improve…
August 1, 2023
Leadership

Helping Leaders Develop Awareness and Empathy

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity for leaders everywhere to gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges facing some of our country’s minority groups. The American Psychological Association has outlined the underlying mechanisms responsible for the mental health disparities among our country’s minority groups, with many of them beginning in childhood. Here’s…
July 1, 2023
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