by Nancy Wesselink | Oct 27, 2020 | EAP, One Source Information
Employees who have experienced the suicide of a co-worker lose more than just a colleague. Oftentimes they are close friends and confidants. Working the number of hours they do requires more time on the job than off, creating work “families” for employees. As a...
by yideaz | Jun 21, 2019 | EAP, One Source Information
Retirement is Different and Difficult for First Responders First responders have a pretty difficult time with retirement. It “slams the break” on life as they knew it. Even the best prepared can be blindsided by the reality and adjustment of not being able...
by Nancy Wesselink | Feb 28, 2019 | EAP, One Source Information
The first step is realizing that you need something more for these employees, Behavioral Health Service. Most EAP products serve civilians well. Utilization has proven to be much lower for First Responder workgroups (i.e. Fire Departments, Police Departments, Sheriff...
by Nancy Wesselink | Feb 28, 2019 | EAP, One Source Information, SAP/DOT
I had to pleasure to attend the Mental Health Task Force in Forsyth County recently. They are doing an admirable job of bringing people together with one agenda in mind: how to effectively help individuals, both adult and child, who are struggling daily with their...
by Nancy Wesselink | Nov 24, 2018 | EAP, One Source Information, SAP/DOT
— think twice before striking back at employee social media comments By Steven M. Richard, Todd R. Shinaman and Joseph A. Carello Social media has rapidly transformed the nature and scope of employee commentary about the workplace. With one click, employees’...
by Nancy Wesselink | Oct 20, 2018 | EAP, One Source Information
Photo Courtesy of Eric Peacock by Jodi Jacobson Frey Summary: Work organizations now realize they can help identify depression, a leading risk factor for suicide and the leading cause of lost work productivity. The American Association of Suicidology said it...
