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Untreated mental health conditions cost Australian workplaces approximately $10.9 billion per year. PWC Report, (2014). What is self care in the workplace? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), self–care is “what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness.” … Do this by educating employees on how to practice self–care both … Read more
ByJoe Busuttil I like working in a diverse workplace. The life experiences and opinions of other people allows me to see the world in new and interesting ways and that makes me a better person. I have never met someone, learned about them, and then wished I hadn’t met them. Sometimes I’ll disagree with them … Read more
By Sasha Milinkovic Chances are if you are asking this question you are probably experiencing a level of anxiety. Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried. While stress and anxious feelings are a common response to a situation where we feel under pressure, they usually pass once the stressful situation has passed, or … Read more
By Joe Busuttil Many businesses today recognise that building an open and inclusive workplace that embraces the rich diversity of Australia is more than just a good look: it’s also good business. Simply put, diverse workplaces that better represent the rich diversity of Australian life are more innovative, adaptable, innovative team with a better understanding … Read more
by Joe Busuttil “Mediation” is a means of resolving disputes between two or more parties who possess a genuine desire to achieve a mutually satisfying outcome. In the workplace the “mediator” acts by assisting the disputing parties to focus on a mutual problem, discuss possible solutions and agree upon a solution. When is Mediation Used? … Read more
By Joe Busuttil Burnout is a syndrome which occurs due to prolonged emotional strain of dealing extensively with other human beings, particularly in helper and recipient relationships. Burnout is categorised as a type of stress. Unlike normal workplace stress which predominately affects individuals physically, burnout affects individuals emotionally. The term burnout was introduced in the … Read more
Neuroscience shows that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a flexible set of skills that can be acquired and improved with practice. In doing so, organisational leaders can increase the likelihood of success within their team; increasing trust, respect, understanding, ownership and essentially productivity. Leaders with strong EI are emotionally self-aware, understand and maintain self -regulation, clearly … Read more
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