Leveraging Lessons Learned: Preparing for the Next Crisis
As we are now well into 2021, it’s important to look back at 2020, take stock, and consider the powerful lessons we’ve learned. The unprecedented events that have taken place over the last two years have fundamentally changed us all, and it’s time to review that from an organizational wellbeing standpoint. What are some ways […]
Workplace MVP: Dr. George Vergolias – R3 Continuum
Dr. George Vergolias joined host Jamie Gassmann on this edition of Workplace MVP to share his career journey, what he’s learned in working with hospital nurses, doctors, and other staff, pandemic-related behavioral shifts in other industries, the psychology of an active shooter, and much more. You’ll definitely want to listen to this episode if you’d like a […]
Understanding the Importance of Recognizing Warning Signs of a Mass Shooter
At approximately 6:30 a.m. this past Wednesday, a disgruntled employee of the VTA railyard named Samuel Cassidy entered the facility in San Jose and opened fire—killing at least 9 coworkers before turning the gun on himself as law enforcement closed in. Gun violence overall is on the rise. Data from the Gun Violence Archive shows […]
How Behavioral Health of Employees Impacts Business Continuity
When you think about business continuity, behavioral health might not be the first thing to come to mind, but maybe it should be… The CDC stated that the anxiety rate tripled, and the depression rate quadrupled in 2020. Those rates will not just disappear overnight, and if left unaddressed, could cause a significant impact on […]
Difficulties in Understanding Violent, Spree Events
Violent, spree events are generally used to describe a person (or persons) committing violent events at multiple locations with no cooling-off period in-between. These can be highlighted in cases of arson and homicide. A perpetrator in a spree killing often knows or has some connection to the victims and frequently targets family members, romantic partners, […]
How to Handle Difficult Employees Safely and Securely
Employee notifications such as terminations, reductions in force, lay-offs, performance reviews, or disciplinary action can be difficult interventions with any employee. But when you have an employee who is difficult to handle or has the propensity of violence, it can pose a potential risk to the organization if not done properly. The safety and wellbeing […]
The Ongoing Threat of Civil Unrest – And What to Do About It
The ongoing political and civil unrest has undoubtedly created uncertainty for organizations of all types that could be potential targets or in the vicinity of this type of conflict. What does it look like for teams to be “ready” when they don’t know what they might face – directly or indirectly? How to Prepare for […]
A Voice of Calm in the Midst of Chaos
The recent political unrest that took place at our nation’s Capitol and other locations are contributing to the already existent levels of anger, disorder, and panic. As a nation, the continued level of unrest has left our collective hearts wounded. As we continue to navigate these challenging times, our mission at R3 Continuum remains the […]
The Missing Peace: Navigating Political Disruption in the Workplace
In this increasingly polarized moment, it often seems workplaces have as many opinions as there are employees. While differences can be normal and nothing new, leaders and line workers alike are finding it increasingly challenging to navigate this choppy dynamic. If ignored or unaddressed, these tensions pose a risk to productivity and safety as workers […]