The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on many people financially. For others, it has created an opportunity to pay off debt and save money. Regardless of your situation, now is a good time to reconsider your budget. These steps will help: Determine your current status. Take stock of what you have in savings, checking, and…
Many people are searching for a life balance that prioritizes happiness and wellbeing. If you would like to cultivate a life that is more fulfilling and emotionally sustaining, these tips may help: Redefine happiness. The sugar rush of ecstatic or joyful emotions that many of us think of as “happiness” is actually just a biochemical reaction…
By Rick Hoaglund, CEM, Director Crisis Management Services, Empathia / Black Swan Solutions Partnerships Are Like Insurance You have been notified that an active shooter has killed three people and wounded six others at one of your business’s facilities. It happened less than an hour ago. Employees followed their training, some hid, some ran, and…
How Empathia’s LifeMatters EAP Fostered Strong Program Engagement and Supported Positive Outcomes Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. With over 64,000 associates and providers, its points of service include 50 hospitals and over 1,000 sites of care. Empathia, Inc., provides employee assistance program (EAP) services…
Sometimes, events within or outside an organization will leave your team shaken. Violent incidents, the stresses of the pandemic, a natural disaster and changes at work are all reasons why people may feel uncertain or discouraged. In these circumstances, it may be difficult to find the right words. While some people can come up with…
The only certain thing about the COVID-19 pandemic has been a constant state of change. The pandemic has upended how we live, shop, travel, parent and, of course, work. The impact on the workplace has been profound. It’s likely your team has experienced one or more of the following changes: Working from home rather than…
A Tested Solution in Times of Critical Need Every organization is at risk of experiencing a crisis or disruptive event at any moment. Our stand-ready incident response contact center helps simplify communications and eliminates the need for internal teams to field calls, track down key personnel and gather critical information. In this infographic, explore the…
Many students have had their expectations for the last year upended by COVID-19. An inability to travel, switching to online classes and limitations of on-campus social life are just some of the ways the pandemic may have impacted your educational experience. So many changes at once may leave you feeling like you have little control…
The simplest steps for preventing illness and disease are all within your control. Making healthy choices will help minimize your risk for cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. It will also strengthen your body’s ability to fight off viral illnesses, including the flu and COVID-19. Try these basics steps to better health: Eat…
How Empathia’s Black Swan Solutions Supported Colleges and Universities With Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic Campus health concerns and safety protocols. Virtual versus in-person classes. Athletic events, performances and graduations. From the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities faced extraordinary challenges charting a safe course forward for students, faculty and staff. As the…