Category: wellbeing

Trust Issues: The EAP Edition

This week, a colleague shared with me some bizarre experiences he had while negotiating with his company’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider for basic data. It reminded me of the EAP role in preventing and managing psychosocial hazards at work. Australia’s psychological health regulations appear to have placed the EAP industry in a state of confusion and transition, which warrants consideration and the perpetual questioning of the effectiveness of EAPs. It may be that the days of the EAP, as traditionally configured, are over.

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Rethinking Workplace Well-being: Insights from Adam Grant

In an era where employee mental health is increasingly recognised as critical, organisational psychologist Adam Grant offered useful insights into creating healthier, more productive workplaces at the Psych Health and Safety conference (PHSCon) in Sydney.

Grant argued that investing in employee well-being is not just a compassionate gesture but a strategic imperative. Companies must move beyond superficial benefits and focus on fundamental work design that empowers employees and supports their psychological health.

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