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How Employers Can Support Their Employees

Janine Monico2021-01-04T21:22:41-05:00March 6th, 2020|Stress, Workplace Mental Health|

In the workplace, chronic stress affects everything from quality of work to productivity and engagement. According to a study by Farleigh Dickenson University, sixty percent of lost workdays each year can be attributed to stress. In fact, according to the Global Benefits Attitude Survey, highly stressed employees take almost twice as many sick days a year as their counterparts who report low stress levels. This absenteeism impacts productivity, and ironically, can create more stress as the stressed employee falls further behind in workload. Beyond absenteeism, the same survey found that [...]

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Janine Monico2020-02-01T07:39:31-05:00February 1st, 2020|Awareness, Domestic Violence|

February is Dating Violence Awareness Month & 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of efforts to end Dating Violence. Enough is enough! Everyone deserves healthy relationships. We can influence change in how we treat our partners and how we respond to acts of abuse. Take ACTION and put an END to Dating Violence. Teen dating violence is remarkably common, yet it is rarely discussed. According to national statistics, 1 in 3 girls in the U.S. will experience some sort of dating violence, according to the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Are You [...]

Managing Stress at Work

Janine Monico2020-01-28T02:10:33-05:00January 28th, 2020|Stress, Workplace Mental Health|

Employee stress is a growing concern for businesses today. According to the American Institute of Stress, stress in the workplace can lead to: Mistakes and lack of concentration Decreased productivity, especially with absenteeism and “presenteeism” Disengagement and turnover Inflammation and chronic disease There is a lot that business owners and managers can do to help address stress in the workplace, but don’t wait for your employer to tackle it. Take your mental health into your own hands. Vacation First, take your vacation! According to the Center for Economic and Policy [...]

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Janine Monico2019-11-20T01:01:45-05:00November 20th, 2019|LGBTQIA, Suicide Prevention|

In memory of loved ones lost to acts of anti-transgender violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Additionally, during the week of November 13-19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address the issues trans people face. Along with honoring the memory of those lost to acts of anti-transgender violence, the transgender community is also honoring [...]