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Employee Training: A Strategic Benefit for Employees & Employers

Mar 13, 2019 | Training

Since its inception in 2012 stress.health.business has showcased numerous examples of companies making strategic choices which benefit both employees and profits. These companies do not view the workplace as a zero sum game where the needs of employers are competing...

Even with Insurance, Employees Often Struggle to Get Mental Health Services

Feb 5, 2019 | EAP

Having medical insurance is no longer a guarantee that you can get the mental health services you require. A recent survey conducted by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation found that more than half of the adults who sought mental health or addiction...

The Business Case for Hiring People with Disabilities

Jan 15, 2019 | Leadership, Productivity

I have just reviewed a very compelling new research report which concludes that companies who “embrace best practices for employing and supporting more persons with disabilities in their workforce have outperformed their peers.” The study, presented in a report from...

Five Tips for Dealing with a Bad Boss

Nov 13, 2018 | Leadership, Motivation

Bad bosses are an unwelcome, but all too common, feature of the American workplace. Work environments have an abundance of stressors, but having a bad boss may be the worst. Consider the fact that approximately 50% of American workers have left their jobs in order to...

The Importance of Tailoring Harassment Training to an Organization’s Workforce

Aug 8, 2018 | Training

It is critically important for organizations to be certain that their employees fully understand the definition and risks of harassment in the workplace. A well-designed training program can have a positive impact on reducing the types of misunderstandings and...