What Matters

Spring is here, and this month we are focusing on Mental health in the workplace.? RUOK? Day brings much needed awareness for Mental health once a year, but our mental health crisis needs daily vigilance and attention.? One way to address mental health in the workplace is with an #EAP Programme; more on this below.? #WH&S considerations are also tied into mental health in the workplace and this month's free checklist download will assist with reviewing your WH&S compliance.? #RUOK? have extensive resources available on their site to empower businesses to get involved with the health and #wellbeing of their employees - check them out Here.?

This month’s update includes:

• Don't have an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) in place in your business for your team?? Take a look at this article on EAP Programmes and understand why they are vital for your business? ?
• What has Natasha Hawker been up to? As if being an expert guest on Sunrise, ABC and BBC this past month wasn't enough, Natasha has been kicking goals in her downtime as well.?
• The Impact of Technology on Modernising Disciplinary Procedures -? The latest in our recent series of resources on technological change in delivery of HR; tech has changed the ground rules in dealing with disciplinary cases.? Find out why Here
• A profile on Denise Hanlon - learn a bit about our newest Employee Expert and her passions outside of work; clue ?? ??????????.? ? ?
• A free download: Do You Have A Compliant Workplace Health And Safety Approach?

As always, please get in touch for a Free Discovery Session if you'd like to talk about your HR and Recruitment needs.

The Employee Matters Team

Employee Matters has experienced an upsurge in inquires for EAP services which indicates that more managers are taking mental health in the workplace seriously and are invested in putting support in place for employees who may need it.? Many look at the cost of an EAP service against utilisation numbers of around 5% of the workforce and question whether they are worth it. In our view the answer is emphatically yes! This article answers your questions on Employee Assistance Programmes and why they are good for your business.? ?Read it Here

The modern disciplinary process ensures fairness, with key principles like proper notice, support, understanding allegations, and a fair decision. New tech tools make handling issues more efficient but require careful use to protect both employees and the organisation.?Read it Here