Workplace MVP: 9/11 Survivor Garland Williams, Ph.D, USA COL (ret)
Then a Colonel in the United States Army, Garland Williams was working in the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, when American Airlines Flight 77 was hijacked by al-Qaeda terrorists and crashed into the west side of the building. In this compelling interview with host Jamie Gassmann, he discussed his experiences that day and afterward, the […]
Workplace MVP: Jeff Gorter – R3 Continuum
Critical incident response veteran Jeff Gorter contends that business and human responses to crisis events are not separate but interwoven. On the twentieth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Jeff and host Jamie Gassmann discussed the parallels of that event and the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of acknowledging 9/11 for your employees. Workplace […]
The R3 Continuum Playbook: The Ripple Effect of Disruption
Marking twenty years since the tragic September 11th terrorist attacks, Jeff Gorter, Vice President of Clinical Crisis Response at R3 Continuum, discusses the ripple effects disruptive events have on individuals. Jeff recommends five essential elements as best practices to follow immediately following a disruptive or potentially traumatic event. The R3 Continuum Playbook is presented by R3 Continuum and […]
Counselors Were On Site
When devastating events happen, media coverage of these events often includes a short, ambiguous phrase tucked at the end of the news article: “…and counselors were on site.” This short phrase may spark a myriad of images, but packs in one of the most important parts of the story that often goes untold – about […]
Looking Beyond Traditional Methods – New Ways to Support Employee Mental Health
Whether teleworking or in office, a “one size fits all” approach to promote mental health and overall wellbeing no longer serves employees universally. With over 19% of adults experiencing some form of mental illness, according to Mental Health America, employees need and want a more holistic approach to mental wellbeing support, in addition to adequate […]
Necessary Phases of a Workplace Violence Incident – Recovery, Support, and Return to Productivity
With more than two million people in the United States falling victim to violent crime at work each year. In anticipation of many workplaces soon returning to occupancy, this timely discussion is intended for those managing the current and growing risk that can impact employees returning to work and the associated business disruptions that could […]
“Hope is Still Alive”
A Reflection on the work of Jeff Gorter, Human Resilience, and the Power of Hope Jeff Gorter wants you to know that hope is still alive. After 29 years of providing consultation and extensive on-site critical incident response to businesses and communities affected by disruption, the Vice President of Crisis Response Clinical Services at R3 Continuum knows […]
Workplace MVP: Bipolar Disorder in the Workplace with Jacqui Chew, iFusion, and Colton Mulligan, FoxFuel Creative
On this edition of Workplace MVP, Jacqui Chew, iFusion, and Colton Mulligan, FoxFuel Creative, each share their stories on working with a bipolar disorder with host Jamie Gassmann. Jacqui and Colton discuss how leaders can foster psychological safety in the workplace so that employees can be open about their mental health. It’s essential listening for HR […]
The R3 Continuum Playbook: Workplace Violence Prevention
Dr. Jennifer Kurtz, Clinical Director over Fitness for Duty and Threat Consultation Services at R3 Continuum, presented a snapshot of the challenge of workplace violence, the training needed to prevent workplace violence, and the need for threat management teams in the workplace. The R3 Continuum Playbook is presented by R3 Continuum and is produced by the Minneapolis-St.Paul Studio of Business RadioX®. […]