Events of the last four years have changed the nature of work for many and the relationship that some workers have with their jobs. The Surgeon General’s Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace outlines the foundational role that workplaces should play in promoting the health and well-being of workers and communities. With more than 160 million … [Read more...] about Five essentials to support employee mental health and well-being
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Getting your head back in the game after vacation
As a dedicated law office administrator, taking time off for vacation is essential for personal well-being and professional growth. However, stepping back into your role after a break can be daunting due to the unique responsibilities and intricacies of the position. To ensure a seamless reintegration and effective prioritization of tasks, here are specific and tailored tips … [Read more...] about Getting your head back in the game after vacation
Everybody needs a break from work
As a law office manager, you understand the importance of keeping your staff productive and efficient. However, it's also important to recognize the role that breaks play in achieving these goals. For both you and your staff, it's tempting to continue powering through day after day without taking scheduled breaks and lunch periods. In this article, we'll discuss the importance … [Read more...] about Everybody needs a break from work
Staff well-being a priority, but wellness programs falter
Over the last year, workers around the world have been struggling with mental health issues—particularly burnout and isolation. As employers move into a post-COVID-19 world, a more holistic view of worker well-being is key to helping employees at all levels manage stress and remain engaged. A recent report from The Conference Board, Holistic Well-Being @Work, examines what … [Read more...] about Staff well-being a priority, but wellness programs falter
Helping your employees help Ukraine
By Lynne Curry My inbox flooded when I challenged readers “are you brave?” writing about the woman who crashed Russia’s main state news broadcast to protest the Ukraine invasion, https://bit.ly/3N21Wot and then challenged employers with “what’s occurring in the Ukraine creates widespread grief. Are there ways you can channel your employees’ anger and sense of powerlessness by … [Read more...] about Helping your employees help Ukraine
Carve out some calm amid the chaos
With the demands of your job as a manager in busy law office, turnover in today's staffing market, worries about world upheaval, and your own personal challenges outside work, life is stressful. Executive leadership coach Hortense le Gentil says you need to reclaim some mental space to make room for your intuition. Here’s her advice: Let your brain take a break! Breaks allow … [Read more...] about Carve out some calm amid the chaos
Employees say job pressures take bigger mental toll than COVID-19 fears
Managers, take note: As the pandemic drags on, the mental health of your staffers may be deteriorating as new survey results would suggest. In a recent survey, 57 percent of workers surveyed say their mental health has degraded since the start of the pandemic. The driving factor behind this decline: their workload. In fact, work pressures are so great that half of respondents … [Read more...] about Employees say job pressures take bigger mental toll than COVID-19 fears
Worker well-being a priority for US employers, but program usage falters
Over the last year, workers around the world have been struggling with mental health issues—particularly burnout and isolation. As employers prepare for a post-COVID-19 world, a more holistic view of worker well-being is key to helping employees at all levels manage stress and remain engaged. A new report from The Conference Board, Holistic Well-Being @Work, examines what … [Read more...] about Worker well-being a priority for US employers, but program usage falters
How managers can help with employee mental health
By Robert Half Continued stress has long been an impediment to a healthy workplace, especially when it leads to burnout—increased mental detachment from the job and reduced effectiveness. In a 2019 Robert Half survey of managers, a staggering 96% said their employees experience burnout to some extent. And in a related poll, 91% of workers themselves reported feeling at least … [Read more...] about How managers can help with employee mental health
New rules for wellness programs & marijuana legal in more places
By Mike O'Brien bio Employment law continues to change rapidly with a change in federal government administration and the continuing pandemic. As manager of a law office, it’s just one more thing to keep up with. Here are a few recent developments. New rules coming for employer wellness programs On Jan. 7, 2021, the EEOC issued proposed rules related to what incentives … [Read more...] about New rules for wellness programs & marijuana legal in more places