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$100 'Early Bird' conference registration discount ends TOMORROW!
Employee Assistance Professionals Association
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In response to member requests because of the Labor Day holiday, EAPA has extended the deadline to register at the discounted Early Bird rate for EAPA's 2012 Annual World EAP Conference in Baltimore to Wednesday, Sept. 5. Whether you are most interested in clinical or addiction issues, consulting with workplace management, trends and innovations affecting tomorrow's EA practices, or building and nurturing your personal network of EA contacts, EAPA's 2012 World EAP Conference is the single best investment you can make in your professional future. The conference offers over 50 educational sessions and unlimited networking opportunities in an energizing - even fun – environment! The Hilton Baltimore hotel is offering discounted room rates to all EAPA attendees; book early.
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Anxiety increases risk of sick leave at work
Mental Health News
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People call in sick to work for many reasons. New research pinpoints anxiety as a major reason for sick leave and absences at the workplace. In a recent study appearing in the journal Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, in collaboration with Australian and British institutes, examined over 13,000 participants for common mental disorders, including anxiety and depression.
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At Pacific Hills, we provide a unique, cost-effective alternative to the traditional treatment of substance abuse.We specialize in the treatment of adults struggling with Co-Occurring / Dual Diagnosis issues and multiple relapses, while we emphasize the spiritual aspects of recovery in both Christian and Traditional 12-Step based programs.We offer a gender-specific curriculum in separate men's and women's facilities. MORE
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Managing mental health at work
The Wall Street Journal
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John Binns, a partner in the consulting practice at U.K.-based Deloitte LLP, assumed his career "would be finished" after he took a two-month leave in 2007 to treat a severe bout of depression. When he told his bosses, they assured him that they would support any effort to get him back to health and working again, encouragement that the 54-year-old Binns calls "massively instrumental in speeding up my recovery."
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Counseling as an ADA-protected medical examination
Workforce
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The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from "requir[ing] a medical examination" or "mak[ing] inquiries of an employee as to whether such employee is an individual with a disability … unless such examination or inquiry is shown to be job-related and consistent with business necessity." For this reason, an employer can only compel a current employee to undergo a medical examination in limited circumstances, confined by job-relatedness and business necessity. The scope of what qualifies as a "medical examination" lies at the heart of Kroll v. White Lake Ambulance Authority.
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Social Work p.r.n. specializes in staffing services, including temporary, temp-to-permanent, and direct hire. We offer services in EAP providers, healthcare, mental health, schools, child & family service agencies, and settings providing social work. We offer workers at both bachelors and masters level; priding ourselves on outstanding service and quality assurance. more
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Focus group to explore EAP 'value proposition'
Employee Assistance Professionals Association
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EAPA is looking for volunteers to participate in a special focus group to be held at the 2012 World EAP Conference in Baltimore. The focus group, facilitated by professor Beverly Younger of the University of Southern California, will explore participants' experience and needs in communicating the value proposition of their EAP to key stakeholders, including those responsible for selecting, continuing, or funding EA services. Focus group input will be summarized and utilized by a Value Proposition Task Force to guide the development of a research-supported multi-faceted EAP value proposition statement.
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Led by experienced clinicians, Hazelden’s Professional in Residence program offers on-site, intensive opportunities to learn about the challenges of addiction and effectiveness of treatment. MORE
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200,000 treated, adopted in 13 countries. Beating the Blues can transform the way you help people with mild and moderate depression and anxiety. Learn more...
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Legal life events having greater impact at the workplace
Employee Benefit News
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An increasing number of people are experiencing legal life events, and among those, an increasing number are going through four or more a year, according to a new study commissioned by ARAG. And that's not the worst part: The number of people of who experienced a life change like home construction or having a death in the family and admitted it impacted them at work is also on the rise.
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Trust in the workplace
Human Resource Executive
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After living through the financial crisis and resulting recession, workers are placing more trust in both their co-workers and their senior leaders, according to two surveys. Human resource leaders can capitalize on this increased trust to foster greater connections and engagement throughout the entire organization, experts say.
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Top 8 reasons Americans are stressed at work
The Huffington Post
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Nearly three in four Americans are stressed at work, according to a recent survey conducted by a market research firm Harris Interactive on behalf of Everest College. The survey, based on the responses of nearly 900 employed American adults, found that low pay was the top reason for job stress for the second consecutive year.
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Are telecommuters the most-engaged employees?
HR Morning
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Many old-school managers think off-site employees don't care about their jobs as much as the folks who settle into their cubicles at headquarters every day. But there's a growing body of evidence that says that attitude is just plain wrong. Management consultant Scott Edinger says the exact opposite is often true: Employees who telecommute are more engaged and committed to their work than their office-bound colleagues.
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7 reasons to take advantage of employee health care benefits
U.S. News & World Report
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One of the best things about scoring permanent employment is reaping the prized benefits that come along with it – health insurance being chief among these perks. As work and family life absorb the bulk of an employee's attention and finances, having medical costs defrayed by a generous benefit package can be both a comfort and an asset. Here are seven reasons why job-sponsored health coverage is so crucial for employees and why they should make the most of it.
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Bullying goes beyond the school yard
The Post-Tribune
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What does bullying have to do with business? Probably more than some in business want to admit. If we accept the premise that bullies have been part of most cultures, then bullies in the workplace exist as they do in the school yard.
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