Promoting Employee Well-Being
The holidays can be an especially challenging time for many, making now a good time to review some available resources.
Employee Assistance Programs
Organizations with an employee assistance program (EAP) should familiarize themselves with the benefits available. An EAP is a cost-effective way to ensure personal and professional issues don’t affect employee performance.
Most EAPs offer help with issues such as:
- Stress, grief, depression, or other challenges
- Caring for children or aging parents
- Alcohol or substance abuse
- Violence, emotional or physical trauma, or other emergency situations
- Financial and legal concerns
- Work conflicts
For organizations without an EAP, options are available to add the benefit mid-year. More information on EAPs can be found in the HRX article EAPs Could Reduce Employee Burnout.
Other Resources
Additional options for supporting staff could include the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The HRX article Supporting Staff with Mental Illness has more details.
Additional articles that provide valuable information and suggestions include:
5 Ways to Support Teacher Mental Health (HRX article)
HR’s Role in Employee Mental Health (HRX article)
U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Employee Wellness Guide
Sarah James
Sarah James joined HR Services in 2019. Prior to that, she worked at a Central Texas school district for 11 years. She is responsible for managing web content, HR Services articles, HRX newsletter, social media accounts, and marketing efforts.
James has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Concordia University Texas in Austin.
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