Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs

connecting the head with the heart, organisationally and individually

Have you noticed that successful organisations are changing their hiring strategies to seek out people who have both expertise and the ability to intelligently influence human dynamics in a variety of work situations? You have also probably noticed that it is more productive working with those who demonstrate empathy; have persuasion skills, show initiative and get on well with others, haven't you? We are talking about Emotional Intelligence (EQ) which, unlike  IQ, can be continuously improved.

Emotional Intelligence

Organisations desire people who have the communication skills to lead others and manage themselves in a fast changing business environment.  This requires a well developed EQ.

Research demonstrates that IQ accounts for a very small percentage of career performance.   This is due to the fact that most people who apply for a position have the technical skills of a similar standard.  However, the real secret to a great career is handling people well, which leads to ultimate success based on managing relationships and influencing others with integrity (and, of course, the technical ability).

EQ is about understanding yourself, your emotions, beliefs and values, and how these affect your performance and motivation. 

People tend to get sick when they feel they have no control over their jobs or their working relationships. Symptoms of this type of stress can include high blood pressure, depression, anxiety and ambivalence. EQ enhances the ability to perform under pressure and resist high levels of stress.

Excellent management includes self-control, loyalty, dedication and flexibility.  We can consciously influence others in how we react to situations and we subconsciously influence with our emotions.  People with high EQ display more positive and productive emotions in the workplace and are less affected by negative environments.  Those with high EQ find ways of dealing with strong feelings and communicating in an appropriate way with colleagues and clients.  They are responsible decision makers and learn from their mistakes as well as their successes.

Organisations that value EQ empower their team by being equally task focused and people focused.  They communicate the importance of both aspects.  These organisations understand that it is humans who can provide the competitive edge in business.  People with high EQ, working in teams, develop social intelligence by building rapport and supportive networks.  This collaboration and sharing stimulates the imagination, generates  innovation and a more creative work environment.  Emotionally intelligent people are competent communicators, able to manage conflict with team members and be the driver of change.

Leaders who actively seek out and nurture people with these EQ competencies develop cutting edge organisations that lead industry innovation.

We provide services to help you to develop EQ and support the health and wellbeing of your workers, improve morale and increase productivity.

Employee Assistance Program

An EAP is a performance therapy service for workers and their families that provides confidential, independent and professional solutions. It's a proactive program that identifies current issues in relationships, health and wellbeing which affect work performance.  It is also highly effective as a prevention method  by averting the escalation of stress and its debilitating effect on productivity. 

In developing an EAP we see an employee as a whole person and understand how relationships outside the workplace can impact performance.  For this reason, it may be beneficial to include access to the program for workers' families.  Our experience has shown this is helpful in reducing absenteeism and improving focus ,  motivation and loyalty.

Performance therapy is provided by highly skilled, experienced professionals who are qualified to assist people across all areas of human performance.  Our facilitators have a combined experience of over 25 years helping people with depression, anxiety, stress, personal and family matters, mediation and workplace interventions.

These are some common issues with which individuals might require assistance:

· Stress at work

· Depression and anxiety

· Career performance and growth

· Self esteem and confidence issues

· Mediation

· Family and relationship issues

· Clarifying motivations and goals

· Grief and loss

An EAP if often incorporated within an holistic health and wellbeing plan.

Benefits of an EAP

· Increased loyalty and responsibility

· Increased productivity and innovation

· Workers fully equipped to harness the energy of stress and redirect it effectively

· An energised and focussed team

· Improved staff retention rates

· Healthy and happy workers

These are just some of the factors that improve your profitability and return on investment in your workforce.

Health and Wellbeing Program

A good health and wellbeing strategy offers employees the benefits of increased awareness, improved health, better work life balance and a more dynamic business culture.

Creating a program to meet the specific needs of your business and your workers may include a range of workshops, seminars and individual sessions.  We also have relaxation strategies, life tools and support materials to increase the benefits of these types of programs.

Your specially designed health and wellbeing program may include:

· Beliefs, confidence and direction workshop

· Performance therapy

· NLP training workshops

· Relationship workshops

· Balancing work and life

· Conflict management workshops

· Stress management workshops

· Communication skills

· Employee Assistance Program

· Diet and exercise programs

· Physiotherapy

· Therapeutic massage

· Naturopathy

· Acupuncture


Stress is a major contributor to ill health and absenteeism in the workplace. Long term stress actually diminishes the ability of the immune system to work at its optimal capacity. Some contributing factors to long term stress can be lack of exercise, poor dietary habits, lack of relaxation and many negative emotional states such as anger, anxiety, low confidence, grief, fear and negative thinking. All of these factors cause immune inhibiting hormonal and brain activity which create absenteeism and poor decision making ability. Learning exactly how this happens, how to avoid it and remedy the circumstances is invaluable ingredient to successful business performance. For high performance staff and effective work practices it is vital that each individual has the tools and skill to compensate for the inevitable pressures of our fast paced life and work environments.

 
Reap the benefits of a healthy, focused and motivated workforce.

To discuss a health and wellbeing program for your workplace,

please call us on 1300 761 617 or email an enquiry.