Make a list, prioritize and check things off as you get them done. Review your list from time to time. Is every on that list necessary? Ask yourself, “What’s the best use of my time right now?” Then do it! Be willing to sacrifice “perfection” to get things done. Learn to say “NO” to demands [...]
What makes you procrastinate? All of us procrastinate on occasion. For some people, it's a chronic problem; for others, it's only a problem in certain life areas. Procrastination is always frustrating because it results in wasted time, lost opportunities, disappointing work performance, and generally feeling bad about yourself. When you procrastinate, you allow less important [...]
You will have the greatest success if you first take some time to observe your own procrastination patterns. Once you have accomplished that, choose a few of the strategies outlined here. Keep working at it until you understand what you need to do to stop putting things off. Set specific goals The most effective goals [...]
According to the US Department of Labor, Employee Assistance Programs, if used to their full advantage, can be a tremendous cost savings to employers… as much as $5 to $16 in health care savings for every $1 spent on EAP services. The effects of a comprehensive EAP can be seen in reductions in employee turnover [...]
Most of us know that assertiveness will get you further in life than being passive or aggressive. But few of us were actually taught how to be assertive. Here are some helpful tips. Choose the right time. Imagine you’re dashing down the hall on your way to a meeting. Lisa passes by. You call out, [...]
Employee assistance programs (EAPs) are one of the most effective ways to deal with alcohol and other drug problems in the workplace. They can enhance the work climate of an organization and promote the health and well-being of everyone involved. EAPs are usually multifaceted programs designed to assist employees with personal problems that affect their [...]
Destructive communication erodes self-esteem and harms relationships. Such communication patterns may be destructive, but, sadly, plenty of people fall into the trap of indulging in them. If you and your relationship partners follow these rules and steer clear of the traps of destructive communication, you will almost certainly feel better about each other and your [...]
Small businesses are an ever-increasing source of jobs, many of which can be filled by individuals with disabilities who are able and want to work. The approximately 25 million small businesses in the nation represent 99.7 percent of all employers, employ more than 50 percent of the private work force, and generate more than half [...]
Anyone can experience difficulty in the workplace. Supervisors need to be alert to difficulties which may become persistent performance problems. When obvious changes in behavior and performances occur, it is time to utilize FirstCall, your Employee Assistance Program. Absenteeism __ Unauthorized leave __ Leaving work early __ Excessive sick leave __ Peculiar excuses for absences [...]
by Paula Thomas deLong, MA, CEAP, Manager, FIRSTCALL EAP Due to current world conflicts, American military personnel are being deployed to near and remote parts of the world. The military person is not the only person who undergoes change. Co-workers will have to undertake additional responsibilities, children will be challenged into new family roles and [...]