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Articles for Employees

You may believe that your ability to be successful on the job...

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

Fail a drug or alcohol test? Is your employer requiring an evaluation?

Here are 50 easy ideas for practicing good self-care...

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

When we find out that a friend, loved one, or co-worker may be thinking of suicide, often our fear of...

When a co-worker dies -- either unexpectedly or after a long illness -- it impacts people and teams i...

Depression is a common but serious medical condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and...

Grief doesn't stay home when a wo-worker returns to work after a loss...

We are Here to Support You with Immigration/Citizenship/Deportation Concerns We understand this is a ...

Cannabis and Your Job

Attitudes about cannabis (marijuana, pakalolo) have certainly changed in the las...

We are still providing assistance to those impacted by the Maui Fires. The impacts of these fires on ...

Making the workplace an inclusive and affirming place for employees who are transgender, non-binary, ...

Take time to review what you can and cannot realistically control.

 I can control

I canno...

The original definition of Compassion Fatigue came from the healthcare industry — “the physical and m...

What happens when your “Get up and Go” gets up and leaves? You lose track of your motivations, goals,...

The following tips and key concepts include an easy, inexpensive, fast way to start TODAY preparing f...

When dealing with the stress of a job loss, be sure to:

• Take care of yourself by getting enough rest...

Our lives are full of demands at all different levels. All demands affect us, some to a mild degree, ...

Change evokes fear in most people because of the uncertainty it presents. People wonder: Will I be ad...

In some ways you and your coworkers are like a family. You work together and may also share breaks, m...

The term "productivity" can mean different things to different companies. One firm may define product...

When you consider that most people spend half their waking hours at work, it's not surprising that of...

Life has a way of making sure you don't get too comfortable - especially in your work. Just when you ...

You may be giving yourself negative messages about yourself. Many people do. These are messages that ...

Each of us approaches a given problem differently. A woman who walks away from a violent relationship...

Part I: Preschoolers

Tip - Start early in teaching your child what honesty is, what lying is, and why ...

The adolescent years are tough on everyone - parents and teens alike. Through trial and error, our so...

Because we are human beings, not robots, each of us carries a whole world of hopes, dreams, disappoin...

Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults....

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children...

Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or some...

Those who are at risk of violence need to have a safety plan.

Sometimes assertiveness gets a bad name because people confuse it with aggressiveness. But if there w...

Does assertiveness come easily to you most of the time? Or do you sometimes find it a struggle to get...

The purpose of this self-assessment is to encourage self-reflection about anger. Record your response...

Has anger ever caused trouble in your office? In a typical office setting, many people must cooperate...

 "Charge it." For some of us, just saying this has become more of a problem than a convenience. In fa...

Even if your job has been spared, it’s no fun seeing someone you care about thrown into emotional uph...

Attitudes about cannabis (marijuana, pakalolo) have certainly changed in the last few years. The recr...

CBD products are now for sale everywhere you go. Signs are everywhere advertising that these stores p...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

Most of us are familiar with the old adage cautioning against discussing politics in polite company, ...

Imagine the last upsetting event that you experienced. What was your reaction to it?

Were you able to ...

Stress impacts lives and healthcare costs. Half of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stre...

In a changing workplace, where mergers, acquisitions, downsizing and re-engineering are facts of life...

When I started my home-based stress management business, my wife was still working outside the home a...

Okay. Something REAL is happening. It is appropriate to feel fear. The important part is to know how ...

Sheldon Cohen, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, has spent his entire career studying the ef...

If dealing with irate customers makes you want to drive home, jump back into bed, and hide under the ...

It is NORMAL to have wide- ranging feelings and symptoms of stress in response to unexpected events o...

Seasoned disaster planners get their own houses in order before helping others plan for emergencies. ...

After a frightening situation, overwhelming danger or a sudden loss of security, you may experience a...

After a frightening situation such as a robbery, which can involve an overwhelming danger or a sudden...

Mindfulness Simply Means Paying Attention.

Instructions:

1. Always stop first and take a moment to look...

How time flies... You’ve been doing the same thing for a long time. Now what? Retire? What does that ...

The following suggestions are helpful in establishing a successful spending plan:

1. Identify income.

I...

The Myth:

Alcohol is healthy and good for us.

Fact: 

Women who have one drink per day have a 5-9% higher...

Bullies can range from a person who is an arrogant jerk to someone dangerously violent.

They are mean,...

The adult coloring books available almost everywhere are proving that picking up your crayons or colo...

We spend an enormous amount of time with our co-workers, sometimes more than our immediate families. ...

What if scientists discovered a centuries-old remedy that can help you live longer, improve your memo...

This is a three-part series on human concerns in disaster recovery:

Part 1 What: What are Human Concer...

Healthcare organizations are paying attention to creating an organizational infrastructure to support...

Now What??? Another Shooting Massacre at Another School....

A tragedy cannot be fixed; but it can be h...

Special Edition of our EAP Employee Newsletter -- January 2018

Most Hawaii residents and visitors rece...

Loneliness is a public health issue. Despite the fact that people are connected more than ever throug...

There are many Issues to think about in caring for your aging parents or loved one.

Talking with an ag...

If you work in a cubicle environment, you want to be a part of a professional work environment that’s...

Many factors can create market volatility, including news headlines. Even social media messaging by i...

Has your workplace behavior ever crossed the line into workplace harassment? The answer may surprise ...

Articles for Supervisors, Managers, and HR

You may believe that your ability to be successful on the job...

A tragedy such as the death of a child or a coworker is a painful experience under any circumstances,...

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

We understand the many issues that come when companies attempt to deal proactively with drug and alco...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published some suggestions for employers ...

Trauma happens regularly in businesses across Hawaii. People die at their workplaces. Tourists suicid...

Fail a drug or alcohol test? Is your employer requiring an evaluation?

Financial pressure in Hawaii, especially in young adults, is a common reason for performance changes....

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

When we find out that a friend, loved one, or co-worker may be thinking of suicide, often our fear of...

Some quick tips for Supervisors when someone is talking about suicide...

When a co-worker dies -- either unexpectedly or after a long illness -- it impacts people and teams i...

Depression is a common but serious medical condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and...

Younger employees often see a supervisor as a mentor, sometimes even a parental figure. When someone ...

Grief doesn't stay home when a wo-worker returns to work after a loss...

We are Here to Support You with Immigration/Citizenship/Deportation Concerns We understand this is a ...

Cannabis and Your Job

Attitudes about cannabis (marijuana, pakalolo) have certainly changed in the las...

We are still providing assistance to those impacted by the Maui Fires. The impacts of these fires on ...

Making the workplace an inclusive and affirming place for employees who are transgender, non-binary, ...

Take time to review what you can and cannot realistically control.

 I can control

I canno...

The original definition of Compassion Fatigue came from the healthcare industry — “the physical and m...

What happens when your “Get up and Go” gets up and leaves? You lose track of your motivations, goals,...

The following tips and key concepts include an easy, inexpensive, fast way to start TODAY preparing f...

When dealing with the stress of a job loss, be sure to:

• Take care of yourself by getting enough rest...

Our lives are full of demands at all different levels. All demands affect us, some to a mild degree, ...

Change evokes fear in most people because of the uncertainty it presents. People wonder: Will I be ad...

In some ways you and your coworkers are like a family. You work together and may also share breaks, m...

The term "productivity" can mean different things to different companies. One firm may define product...

When you consider that most people spend half their waking hours at work, it's not surprising that of...

Life has a way of making sure you don't get too comfortable - especially in your work. Just when you ...

You may be giving yourself negative messages about yourself. Many people do. These are messages that ...

Each of us approaches a given problem differently. A woman who walks away from a violent relationship...

Because we are human beings, not robots, each of us carries a whole world of hopes, dreams, disappoin...

Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults....

Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or some...

Those who are at risk of violence need to have a safety plan.

Sometimes assertiveness gets a bad name because people confuse it with aggressiveness. But if there w...

Does assertiveness come easily to you most of the time? Or do you sometimes find it a struggle to get...

The purpose of this self-assessment is to encourage self-reflection about anger. Record your response...

Has anger ever caused trouble in your office? In a typical office setting, many people must cooperate...

 "Charge it." For some of us, just saying this has become more of a problem than a convenience. In fa...

How to Help an Underperformer

As a manager, you can’t accept underperformance. It’s frustrating, time-...

Even if your job has been spared, it’s no fun seeing someone you care about thrown into emotional uph...

Attitudes about cannabis (marijuana, pakalolo) have certainly changed in the last few years. The recr...

CBD products are now for sale everywhere you go. Signs are everywhere advertising that these stores p...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

Most of us are familiar with the old adage cautioning against discussing politics in polite company, ...

Imagine the last upsetting event that you experienced. What was your reaction to it?

Were you able to ...

Stress impacts lives and healthcare costs. Half of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stre...

In a changing workplace, where mergers, acquisitions, downsizing and re-engineering are facts of life...

It is often a difficult experience for managers to talk with employees who they need to furlough, lay...

When I started my home-based stress management business, my wife was still working outside the home a...

Okay. Something REAL is happening. It is appropriate to feel fear. The important part is to know how ...

Sheldon Cohen, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, has spent his entire career studying the ef...

If dealing with irate customers makes you want to drive home, jump back into bed, and hide under the ...

It is NORMAL to have wide- ranging feelings and symptoms of stress in response to unexpected events o...

Seasoned disaster planners get their own houses in order before helping others plan for emergencies. ...

After a frightening situation, overwhelming danger or a sudden loss of security, you may experience a...

After a frightening situation such as a robbery, which can involve an overwhelming danger or a sudden...

Click to view 11-minute YouTube video -- A review of the FMCSA Clearinghouse statistics for 2020.

This...

Mindfulness Simply Means Paying Attention.

Instructions:

1. Always stop first and take a moment to look...

How time flies... You’ve been doing the same thing for a long time. Now what? Retire? What does that ...

Your EAP has solutions for employees impacted by Identity Theft, as well as organizations who experie...

Leading your company or your team through change, or multiple changes, can be challenging. The more t...

Bullies can range from a person who is an arrogant jerk to someone dangerously violent.

They are mean,...

Are people complaining about “working with Millennials?” The question to consider first is if the “co...

We spend an enormous amount of time with our co-workers, sometimes more than our immediate families. ...

What if scientists discovered a centuries-old remedy that can help you live longer, improve your memo...

This is a three-part series on human concerns in disaster recovery:

Part 1 What: What are Human Concer...

Healthcare organizations are paying attention to creating an organizational infrastructure to support...

Now What??? Another Shooting Massacre at Another School....

A tragedy cannot be fixed; but it can be h...

Special Edition of our EAP Employee Newsletter -- January 2018

Most Hawaii residents and visitors rece...

Loneliness is a public health issue. Despite the fact that people are connected more than ever throug...

There are many Issues to think about in caring for your aging parents or loved one.

Talking with an ag...

 

Many business leaders assume an employee's mental health is none of their business. But the way empl...

If you work in a cubicle environment, you want to be a part of a professional work environment that’s...

Many factors can create market volatility, including news headlines. Even social media messaging by i...

Well-Being Articles

Here are 50 easy ideas for practicing good self-care...

Cannabis and Your Job

Attitudes about cannabis (marijuana, pakalolo) have certainly changed in the las...

Our lives are full of demands at all different levels. All demands affect us, some to a mild degree, ...

The original definition of Compassion Fatigue came from the healthcare industry — “the physical and m...

What happens when your “Get up and Go” gets up and leaves? You lose track of your motivations, goals,...

You may be giving yourself negative messages about yourself. Many people do. These are messages that ...

Each of us approaches a given problem differently. A woman who walks away from a violent relationship...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

Imagine the last upsetting event that you experienced. What was your reaction to it?

Were you able to ...

Stress impacts lives and healthcare costs. Half of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stre...

Sheldon Cohen, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, has spent his entire career studying the ef...

When I started my home-based stress management business, my wife was still working outside the home a...

Mindfulness Simply Means Paying Attention.

Instructions:

1. Always stop first and take a moment to look...

The adult coloring books available almost everywhere are proving that picking up your crayons or colo...

Loneliness is a public health issue. Despite the fact that people are connected more than ever throug...

Healthcare organizations are paying attention to creating an organizational infrastructure to support...

What if scientists discovered a centuries-old remedy that can help you live longer, improve your memo...

Employer Articles

A tragedy such as the death of a child or a coworker is a painful experience under any circumstances,...

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

Many think of their EAP program only in terms of serving an occasional employee that needs to find a ...

We understand the many issues that come when companies attempt to deal proactively with drug and alco...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published some suggestions for employers ...

Trauma happens regularly in businesses across Hawaii. People die at their workplaces. Tourists suicid...

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

When a co-worker dies -- either unexpectedly or after a long illness -- it impacts people and teams i...

Making the workplace an inclusive and affirming place for employees who are transgender, non-binary, ...

During the Coronavirus epidemic, we provided regularly updated information to help as this global pan...

In some ways you and your coworkers are like a family. You work together and may also share breaks, m...

How to Help an Underperformer

As a manager, you can’t accept underperformance. It’s frustrating, time-...

Most of us are familiar with the old adage cautioning against discussing politics in polite company, ...

In a changing workplace, where mergers, acquisitions, downsizing and re-engineering are facts of life...

It is often a difficult experience for managers to talk with employees who they need to furlough, lay...

Your EAP has solutions for employees impacted by Identity Theft, as well as organizations who experie...

Leading your company or your team through change, or multiple changes, can be challenging. The more t...

There are many Issues to think about in caring for your aging parents or loved one.

Talking with an ag...

 

Many business leaders assume an employee's mental health is none of their business. But the way empl...

We spend an enormous amount of time with our co-workers, sometimes more than our immediate families. ...

Managing a Crisis Articles

A tragedy such as the death of a child or a coworker is a painful experience under any circumstances,...

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

Fail a drug or alcohol test? Is your employer requiring an evaluation?

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

When we find out that a friend, loved one, or co-worker may be thinking of suicide, often our fear of...

When a co-worker dies -- either unexpectedly or after a long illness -- it impacts people and teams i...

Grief doesn't stay home when a wo-worker returns to work after a loss...

We are Here to Support You with Immigration/Citizenship/Deportation Concerns We understand this is a ...

We are still providing assistance to those impacted by the Maui Fires. The impacts of these fires on ...

Take time to review what you can and cannot realistically control.

 I can control

I canno...

When dealing with the stress of a job loss, be sure to:

• Take care of yourself by getting enough rest...

The following tips and key concepts include an easy, inexpensive, fast way to start TODAY preparing f...

Change evokes fear in most people because of the uncertainty it presents. People wonder: Will I be ad...

In some ways you and your coworkers are like a family. You work together and may also share breaks, m...

Each of us approaches a given problem differently. A woman who walks away from a violent relationship...

Because we are human beings, not robots, each of us carries a whole world of hopes, dreams, disappoin...

Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or some...

Those who are at risk of violence need to have a safety plan.

Has anger ever caused trouble in your office? In a typical office setting, many people must cooperate...

Even if your job has been spared, it’s no fun seeing someone you care about thrown into emotional uph...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

In a changing workplace, where mergers, acquisitions, downsizing and re-engineering are facts of life...

Okay. Something REAL is happening. It is appropriate to feel fear. The important part is to know how ...

It is often a difficult experience for managers to talk with employees who they need to furlough, lay...

It is NORMAL to have wide- ranging feelings and symptoms of stress in response to unexpected events o...

Seasoned disaster planners get their own houses in order before helping others plan for emergencies. ...

After a frightening situation, overwhelming danger or a sudden loss of security, you may experience a...

After a frightening situation such as a robbery, which can involve an overwhelming danger or a sudden...

Your EAP has solutions for employees impacted by Identity Theft, as well as organizations who experie...

Leading your company or your team through change, or multiple changes, can be challenging. The more t...

Now What??? Another Shooting Massacre at Another School....

A tragedy cannot be fixed; but it can be h...

Special Edition of our EAP Employee Newsletter -- January 2018

Most Hawaii residents and visitors rece...

This is a three-part series on human concerns in disaster recovery:

Part 1 What: What are Human Concer...

We spend an enormous amount of time with our co-workers, sometimes more than our immediate families. ...

Holiday Articles

Although it’s easy to envision a marvelous, relaxed holiday season full of pageantry, positivity, and...

Holidays can be a lonely time for some. If you end up by yourself, there are a lot of creative ways t...

Let’s face it—This hasn’t been a fun year for many people.

We are still a divided nation, we’re all bu...

 

'Tis the Season for Great Money Management!

Between all the gift-giving, meals, decorations, and trav...

Holiday family get-togethers can be stressful. All of those old childhood wounds can get reopened, an...

Personal safety on the job as well as off the job is a concern for all employers. This time of year i...

The holidays are here and the kids have high expectations, but the budget is tight. Or, you are alone...

Marketing Articles

Many think of their EAP program only in terms of serving an occasional employee that needs to find a ...

We understand the many issues that come when companies attempt to deal proactively with drug and alco...

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