Maintaining Relationships Amid Election 2020
Election season is upon us. It’s hard to avoid since it’s literally permeating every aspect of our daily lives. It always seems to every 4 years, but this year seems like overload. The trifecta perhaps- novel coronavirus, civil unrest, and a presidential election. It can be hard to know which way is up, which direction […]
The Great Divide
COVID-19… Immigration… Gender Roles… Civil Unrest… and dare I say it… Politics. The list of issues that have polarized our nation goes on and on, with new ones emerging on an almost daily basis. Rather than being disinterested bystanders on the sidelines, everyone seems to be picking a side and defending their territory – including […]
Suicide Awareness and Prevention in the Workplace
According to the World Health Organization, one person dies every 40 seconds around the world from suicide. On top of that, for every suicide there are more than 20 suicide attempts. And with the COVID-19 pandemic, stress levels across the globe have only intensified mental health concerns and suicide rates. These dynamics are daunting and highlight […]
Behavioral Health in the Delivery Service Industry
Of all the words that have become commonplace for the general population over the past several months (quarantine, self-isolation, distance, virtual- everything, antibodies, etc.), you don’t hear much talk of economic growth, hiring, or expansion. These are just not current realities for many industries. For the parcel industry, however, business is booming. Why go out […]
Healthcare Workers Continue to Deal With Workplace Violence
Workplace violence in healthcare settings has been an issue for some time. Threats of violence against doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel can come from irate patients or family, from co-workers often due to working in a stressful environment, and because of a termination or another typical workplace action. The COVID-19 crisis has intensified workplace […]
Understanding Stress in an Unprecedented Time
An often-repeated term heard recently – unprecedented – by its very definition implies a singularly unique event or circumstance, an occurrence so new or unusual that it demands a new or unusual response from those involved. That seems straight-forward enough, but what happens when the “unprecedented” happens not just once, but multiple times? The challenges faced in […]
Supporting Coworkers Experiencing Distress in the Wake of Recent Civil Unrest
Workplaces right now are complex, whether virtual or physical. Tensions were already high secondary to the pandemic and were amplified exponentially in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Now, every interaction, conversation, and act have the potential to stir feelings that are deeply personal and often quite raw. And the 24/7 news cycle […]
Mitigating Emotional Violence During Civil Unrest
In recent weeks the nation has seen widespread civil unrest in response to police brutality and racial injustice. The outpouring of emotions, outrage, frustration and anger is an understandable reaction to longstanding social problems. We have also witnessed a range of behavioral reactions, most notably seen in various actions during protests and demonstrations. These are […]
Safe AND Secure Termination Procedures are Key to Prevent Workplace Violence
Many companies will be downsizing in the coming weeks and months to improve their chances of surviving financially post COVID-19 crisis, and terminating employees, including through reductions in force (RIFs), will be a part of reducing cost. Employee terminations are always difficult situations regardless of the circumstances. This is especially true when the target employee […]