Employers are being bombarded with safety recommendations and guidance as worksites that were forced into temporary closure start to reopen. Meanwhile, the pandemic has taken an extraordinary toll on emotional wellbeing worldwide. Addressing employee mental health concerns is a vital element of a successful return-to-work strategy.
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Employees are facing anxiety and uncertainty as they cope with the ongoing impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Their lives are changing by the minute while they plan for uncertain times – and many find themselves isolated socially from family, friends and coworkers. It’s normal to feel anxious, afraid or even angry when faced with the unknown. How employees cope, react and respond to this crisis depends on their ability to be resilient.
Read MoreIn times of stress or trauma, an EAP can help employees develop coping skills to address real or perceived threats in a healthy and productive manner. Although face-to-face counseling is still the cornerstone of an EAP, alternative treatment channels are vital to the success of the program during these times — when in-person counseling may not be the modality of choice for many participants.
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