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Mediation – EAP

Mediation – EAP

Workplace disputes are costly and time consuming.  If not resolved quickly they can escalate and cause more issues. Dispute resolution using mediation can provide support and advice, quickly resolving the issue. EAP suppliers have dispute resolution advisor’s who are...

CBT – Employee Assistance Programme

CBT – Employee Assistance Programme

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is also known as CBT.  The Department of Health along with The Mental Health Foundation agree that CBT is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety & stress. Some Employee Assistance Programme providers include CBT in their...

EAP help prevents long term employee absence

EAP help prevents long term employee absence

The Department of Work and Pensions estimates that 960,000 UK employees are on sick leave for a month or more each year.  The most common causes of long term absence were either musculoskeletal or mental health issues. The EAP can work with the employee before the...

The Responsibility Deal – employee health

The Responsibility Deal – employee health

The Public Health Responsibility Deal  is asking organisations to make a significant contribution to improving public health by working towards various pledges companies can help tackle the challenges caused by our lifestyle choices. Work Well @ Optum provides a...

CBI Absence Report 2013

CBI Absence Report 2013

Some key findings from the CBI Absence 2013 report Employers estimate that around 12% of total sickness absence equal to one day in eight of “sickness” absence is none-genuine Mental health conditions emerge as the single most widespread cause of long-terms absence...

Wellbeing – training by using lunch n learn

Wellbeing – training by using lunch n learn

We offer a series of one hour short wellbeing training seminars on a range of topics including: Time Management, Dealing with Difficult People, Bullying and Harassment, Managing Work & Life Balance, Dealing with Angry or Difficult Telephone Callers Wellbeing...