June is National Safety Month. The goal of this month is to increase safety awareness and decrease the number of accident-related injuries or deaths. Here are some tips for minimizing risk in your workplace: Practice sun safety. The best way to prevent skin cancer is to use SPF 30 or better sunscreen as directed, wear…
Last time on OnTopic, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator Scott Webb talked to Rick about the Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Care, a new approach to professional engagement that involves peering into a complete picture of any individual’s entire life and the traumas that have shaped their behavior since. But how does an organization start to implement trauma-informed…
Management support is key when someone is transitioning their gender at work. A proactive approach will help to ensure that the process is handled with empathy and respect. When a team member informs a manager that they are transitioning, it is important that management become part of the workplace planning process. Together, they can: Determine…
Taking a summer vacation doesn’t have to break your budget. Consider these options for creating a healthy, relaxing summer break: Sleep at home. If hotel or rental prices are more than you can afford, consider a vacation comprised of local day trips. Sleeping in your own bed could substantially decrease your vacation costs. You’ll save…
Critical Incident Response: Practice. Practice. Practice. Please join us for this free live webinar provided by Empathia and Bob VandePol. Don’t test your product on the customer! Building upon content shared previously in this series, this session will provide participants with a highly interactive opportunity to role-play selected CIR scenarios and share immediate feedback and…
A prepared employee is part of your response tool kit. Empowering your employees to be individually prepared will help your organization to bounce back faster should a disaster occur. Here’s how: Help Employees Help Themselves Email employees the link to ready.gov. Encourage them to make a list of things they will do to prepare. Encourage…
Does adversity in childhood affect a person’s health long-term? Organizations across the United States have developed a new way of understanding and managing employees – trauma-informed care – but does it really work? Rick Hoaglund sits down with Scott Webb, trauma-informed care coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to talk about the six principles of…
Anger is a normal human emotion and a natural reaction to a difficult situation, and as such, is not unusual at work. However, some people may have difficulty controlling this feeling, resulting in angry outbursts. When someone’s frustration is disrupting workflow or impacting morale, it is important to take action. Here are some suggestions for…
Disagreements are a natural result when people with differing expertise and points of view come together to solve problems. When the stakes are high, tempers may flare, leading to a heated or difficult moment. While it is impossible to predict what may trigger a tense moment, some situations that may make it more likely include: …
Everyone at Empathia is concerned for the victims, families and others affected by the mass shooting in Atlanta. For those impacted by this event, the following tips can help with the emotional turmoil you may be experiencing. Feeling vulnerable and insecure. Violent incidents can affect your sense of personal safety and security. You may find…