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EAPA's 2014 World EAP Conference Preview Book now available online
Employee Assistance Professionals Association
The Preview Book describes the complete 2014 World EAP Conference program, which includes six pre-conference training courses, three thought-provoking and informative keynote presentations, 49 cutting-edge breakout presentations, an inspirational volunteer community service event, and unparalleled networking and recognition opportunities for EA professionals from up to 40 countries. EAPA has negotiated the lowest conference hotel rate in decades at the beautiful Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The hotel is ideally located on the grounds of the Walt Disney World Resort®, next to Downtown Disney®. Exclusive benefits of staying at the conference hotel include free Internet, discounted tickets, free transportation to all Disney parks, and extended theme park hours. The conference begins Monday, Sept. 29 and ends Thursday, Oct 2. Pre-conference training courses are Sept. 28-29.
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What keeps the CEO of the nation's largest pediatric hospital up at night?
The Huffington Post
Texas Children's Hospital CEO Mark A. Wallace writes: "More than anything else, it is the employees — the people who are the face of Texas Children's Hospital — who I think about. Is Texas Children's providing an environment and culture of support? Am I helping to nurture our employees' growth by providing them the tools and opportunities they need to carry out their ideas and visions to the greatest extent of their capabilities and talents?
Great organizations, responsible organizations, invest in their people by developing and maintaining a robust infrastructure of programs and benefits that meet the personal and professional needs of employees, enabling them to thrive. "
Workplace violence prevention training deemed essential for teen employees
HR.BLR
Large numbers of teenagers face violence or threats of violence and sexual assault on the job. An OSHA-funded peer education program seeks to give these young workers the tools and understanding to reduce the risks. Noting in his DOL blog that "young workers are often among the most vulnerable members of our nation's workforce," OSHA Administrator Dr. David Michaels calls the program "a unique opportunity to reach out to young workers with life-saving information."
Last chance for 2014 EAPA Award nominations
Employee Assistance Professionals Association
The opportunity to submit nominations for 2014 EAPA Awards ends this Friday, July 11. Each year EAPA recognizes and celebrates the achievement of members, individuals and organizations who have distinguished themselves in a number of categories, including EAPA Member of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, EAP Quality Award, Outstanding Chapter and Branch Awards, and more. All awards will be presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon and President's Address on Oct. 2, during the 2014 World EAP Conference in Orlando, Florida. The nomination process is easy and involves completing an online form. Each nominee must receive at least two separate nominations in order to be considered by the Awards Committee.
Australian Study: 37 percent of construction workplaces mentally unhealthy
Sourceable
More than three in 10 workers within the Australian construction industry do not believe their workplaces are mentally healthy according to a new survey which examines the cost of mentally unhealthy workplaces upon employers and typical worker responses to such environments.
UK employers focus on employees' mental well-being
Employee Benefits
An EAP can benefit staff, particularly those who don't feel comfortable taking about their well-being with colleagues. Promoting initiatives effectively is also important. Capita Health and Wellbeing analyzed data on more than 3,500 employees who used counseling and advice services through an EAP in 2013. Before using the EAP, 51 percent were having difficulty coping at work, but only 5 percent felt the same after using it.
Emotional well-being a bottom line issue for organizational success
HR.BLR
Today workers are experiencing a global assault on physical, social, and cognitive well-being. Worldwide, rates of heart and lung diseases, as well as diabetes and obesity, are rising sharply. We are cognitively overloaded and distracted by new technologies, multitasking from email to social media. At the same time, stress has become a global epidemic costing $300 billion annually.
So it's clearer than ever before that organizations need to approach physical, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing not just as an employee issue, but as a bottom-line issue for organizational success.
Do workplace wellness initiatives go far enough?
Today's Facility Manager
Good news: America's workers, by a 2 to 1 margin, believe their employer "cares about my health."
Bad news: These employees often lack resources that can actually improve their health, such as weight management programs, exercise classes, company-run health/
wellness programs, on-site fitness equipment, health coaches, or healthy food options.
Treat your employees like your best customers
Fast Company
Successful companies are proving that employee happiness sets them apart in many ways from their competitors plagued with employee apathy and turnover. Happy employees are more productive, loyal, and positively contribute to a company's financial goals — impacting the bottom line.
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