In 2020, as society grappled with the new normal, the nation’s mental health was anything but ordinary. As the mental health of the population and workforce declined, employment and productivity declined too. According to the Peterson Institution for International Economics, productivity is falling at the fastest rate on record. Simultaneously, the Job Openings and Labor…[ Read the full article ]
Major errors, sudden changes, conflicts, and emotional meltdowns affect every workplace. A popular question in employment interviews is, “Can you give me an example of a difficult situation and how you handled it?” Often full of drama, difficult situations (you know them when you experience them) require maturity, skill, and a cool head. When you…[ Read the full article ]
I n May 2012, Wholeness Healing introduced their new venture that allowed us to provide even more services to individuals and families in the central Nebraska region. Wholeness Healing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) was designed to allow businesses the opportunity to procure a plan in which their employees are provided with mental health counseling and…[ Read the full article ]
We have all heard about “The Great Resignation” or “The Big Quit” where masses of employees resigned from their jobs. More recently employees are not quitting but looking at other options for employment, creating a new term: “Great Shuffle”. Covid 19 forced workers to evaluate everything in their lives including jobs, families and long term…[ Read the full article ]
When we hear the word balance, we think of riding a bike or walking on a balance beam. If you lean too far one way or the other, you will fall off your bike or balance beam. Balance is an interesting word when you pair it with work and life. To keep work and life…[ Read the full article ]
As we look back at the last couple of years, it has become more evident how important mental wellness is in the workplace. The trauma of Covid and disruption of our “normal” every day life has left employees evaluating their priorities, resulting in completely different mindsets. Employees have changed and as an employer, it is…[ Read the full article ]
The subject of money can be stressful. It depends on if you feel there is a lack of money or an abundance of it. A quote by Zig Zigler helps put the topic of money into prospective. “Money isn’t everything, but it is right up there with oxygen.” According to APA’s 2020 Stress in America…[ Read the full article ]
Is going back to the office right for you? It may depend on the job you do or the company that you work for. The thought of going back to the office may be causing you anxiety or maybe you are excited to go back. Everyone working remotely has different feelings and opinions about working…[ Read the full article ]
You just heard from management that a coworker was promoted. You feel you have worked hard at your job and that you are a great employee, but why were you not selected? You have two choices: blame it on others and circumstances or reflect on you and your own performance. It is incredibly difficult to…[ Read the full article ]
Remember the days of dreaming about waking up, putting on comfy clothes, grabbing a cup of coffee and sitting in front of our computer to do our work? Many of us have been given that opportunity, but in some situations it includes the pets, kids and spouses at home as well. We are finding ourselves…[ Read the full article ]