LifeServices Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

1-800-822-2827Margie Roop, LPCC-S; CEAP; SAP

Regional Director

More conflictual than ever!

Less willingness to be flexible with one another.

Less cooperation. Viewing one

another more competitively & suspiciously than ever!

BullyingSexual HarassmentAngry outbursts & threatsPassive-aggressive behaviorsTheftSubstance AbuseWasting time (on the internet, on personal phone calls, bringing in personal hobby items, leaving the worksite)

Trust issues?

EMOTIONS LIFE BALANCE ISSUES

Anger Depression Despair Anxiety Frustration Impatience Fear

Financial worries Eldercare Adult children at home Grandparents raising

grandkids Spouse losing job Preparing for

retirement Major life stress!!

Substance abuse Marital woes Legal concerns Retirement fears Kids failing at

school Medical concerns Job security Impact of media Perceived slights

• Get an EAP!•Assume people ARE struggling with personal problems.•Aggressively promote the EAP!•Train supervisors on effective communication.

Institute and follow clear policies & procedures.

Catch people doing things right-do not take these efforts for granted (positive reinforcement will go a lot farther than negative attention!).

Do you have a policy & procedure ?Are your employees fully aware?Are your supervisors trained to identify & intervene?Would you know paraphernalia if you saw it?Do you know what alcohol & marijuana smell like?

Who can spot vulnerabilities in your workplace for:

* Violence in the Workplace* Theft* Substance Abuse in the Workplace* Employee Conflict* Safety issues* Poor productivity, absenteeism, & poor morale

“Personal problems do not punch out when people punch in.”

Life does not happen in a vacuum! Assume that 15-17% of any workforce is

involved in some type of substance abuse while ON THE JOB!

Think about the last time you had to go to work while involved in a personal crisis…..

Stress is not good for anyone!

Get less stress by getting the facts and getting the assistance!

LifeServices EAP 1-800-822-4847

You deserve it!