Research has found that the longer an individual is out of work, the more their mental health deteriorates. This deterioration then becomes a barrier to that individual’s employability, and so the cycle continues unless that person gains the support they need. Our Mental Health Consultants … Read more about Long-term unemployment affects mental health of job seekers
How to be an inclusive leader – from EPIC Assist’s Senior Leadership Team
We pride ourselves on being a wholly inclusive organisation. A leader in disability employment and recruitment, EPIC's inclusive workplace culture is vital to us. An inclusive workplace ensures that every staff member feels valued. Diverse workforces increase morale, productivity and … Read more about How to be an inclusive leader – from EPIC Assist’s Senior Leadership Team
Career mentors steer you to your goals
Mentors play an important role in the development of skills, experience and networks. A mentor may help us navigate uncharted territory in our jobs, provide opportunities to make connections we otherwise wouldn’t have had, and inspire us to realise our own potential. We've collected the … Read more about Career mentors steer you to your goals
‘Mental Health First Aid’ should be available in every office
Mental illness is the third leading cause of disability in Australia. In the work environment, 1 in 5 employees are likely to be experiencing a mental health condition at any given time, and untreated depression results in over 6 million work days lost each year. Many workplaces are … Read more about ‘Mental Health First Aid’ should be available in every office
Improve the accessibility of workplace documents
Within businesses of any size, it is important to ensure that all communication is effective, and can reach everyone on staff. In Australia, people with disability make up 20% of the population. All documents and communications should meet similar accessibility standards to websites, to ensure … Read more about Improve the accessibility of workplace documents
How to reduce workplace stress
Work stress can stem from many causes: long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and conflict with colleagues. Not only does this have detrimental effects on the individual, but to the organisation that is at risk of a decrease in employee morale and productivity. Here’s what employers and … Read more about How to reduce workplace stress
Why Mental Health Week is important
In any given year 20% of the population is experiencing mental health issues, 45% in their lifetime. Mental Health Week (5-13 October 2019) is the perfect time to have an open discussion on mental health. Our Mental Health Consultant Georgia Watson believes Mental Health Week is important to raise … Read more about Why Mental Health Week is important
Supporting colleagues with mental illness
1 in 5 employees is likely to be experiencing a mental health condition at any given time. We spend many hours every week alongside our coworkers, which puts us in a good position to notice changes in their mood or behaviour. Working alongside a colleague experiencing mental illness may raise … Read more about Supporting colleagues with mental illness