‘No one feels safe’: Cielo Vista Mall shooting triggers the trauma of Walmart tragedy
The fatal shooting in El Paso follows far too many similar and heartbreaking incidents of violence, and for some, it can feel like an endless nightmare. These cascading collective crisis events impact the mental health of community members and can lead to feelings of being unsafe. Jeff Gorter, VP of crisis response services at R3 […]
Managing Psychological Trauma After In-Game Injuries
Seeing Damar Hamlin go into cardiac arrest during an NFL game was psychologically traumatic for many people – whether they were watching on TV, at the game, or even on the field. Jeff Gorter recently joined a panel of experts on The SERMAPod to discuss how people can manage and cope after seeing a traumatic […]
How to Support Your Workplace After a RIF: The Aftermath
In today’s news, seeing press releases announcing a company’s mass reduction in force (RIF) feels far too common. We’ve recently seen many technology-specific companies conduct these, cutting out hundreds of their employees at a time. According to SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, a reduction in force occurs when a position is eliminated with no […]
“What is Systemic Disruption?” A Q&A with Jeff Gorter
R3 Continuum’s most recent webinar discussed systemic disruption with Jeff Gorter. Jeff is the Vice President of Crisis Response Clinical Services at R3 Continuum (R3c). When it comes to disruption, Jeff has truly seen and witnessed it all; with over 30 years of clinical experience, he is a leading expert in the field of disruption and critical […]
What Leaders Need to Know About Civil and Political Unrest and the Workplace
Civil unrest isn’t a new concept—the United States (and more broadly speaking, the world) has always dealt with political and civil unrest to some degree. The Boston Tea Party of 1773 is a prime example of this: Americans threw barrels of tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the British tea tax. In the 1960s, […]
Bridging Political Divides at Work
As midterm elections approach quickly in America, political divide within the workplace is likely to rise as political tensions increase throughout the country. As social media platforms and other outlets have impacted and informed the ways in which we digest politics, people on both sides of the political spectrum have moved faster and farther apart, […]
Is Systemic Disruption our New Workplace Normal?
From the ongoing pandemic, violence, political and social disruption – workplaces are facing systemic disruption as the new workplace normal. As a business leader, you need to ensure the emotional impact on your workplace is managed so that your employees can thrive, and the organization can remain focused and productive. Don’t let systemic disruption erode […]
Why CFOs Need To Pay Attention To Workplace Disruptions
Workplace disruptions greatly effect all people in the workplace regardless if they were directly involved or not. It is up to the company leaders to know how to respond to ensure that there is not a negative impact on the workforce, their productivity and/or the company’s bottom line. Our president, Jim Mortensen, sat with StrategicCFO360 […]
The R3 Continuum Playbook: Coordinating Compassionate Care After Disruption – Not Your Typical Counseling
In this excerpt from a recent R3 Continuum webinar, Jeff Gorter, MSW, LCSW, Vice President of Crisis Response Clinical Service, answers questions about the behavioral health impact on employees following a disruption. He provides steps employers can take to address the disruptions their employees experience and how such adversity impacts job performance. The full webinar […]
