Empathia is excited to announce the addition of Brian Summers as Chief Growth Officer. “We are pleased to welcome Brian to the Empathia team,” said Carol Wilson, President and CEO. “Brian has extensive experience in the EAP and student support fields, making him an excellent addition to our team and uniquely qualified for his position.”…
WAUKESHA, WI (PRWEB) August 25, 2020 – Empathia, Inc., an industry-leading provider of quality, customized behavioral solutions, has formally rebranded its student support programs as StudentLife. These programs offer a full spectrum of services that support students’ needs in all aspects of a higher education setting. Higher education institutions continue to experience increased demand for…
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid changes in how companies do business. Whether your organization is still largely working remotely or is back onsite, it is likely that your team is adapting to many changes in procedures and protocols. Some of the uncertainties that you may be dealing with include: Fluctuating virus rates that…
The COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home restrictions have been challenging for many people, with significant disruptions to daily life. As people begin returning to work and other daily activities, conflicts may arise, and some people may have strong opinions about government-mandated restrictions and other limitations on a “return to normal.” During this time of transition, you…
Returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic may have extra challenges. Some common worries during this time of change include: New procedures or protocols and how they may impact your work Worries about how to maintain social distancing or whether others will follow recommended guidelines for preventing spread of the illness Your own risk of…
If you watch the news these days, it’s easy to come away with a dim view of humanity. Between the pandemic, the economic downturn and widespread social unrest, we are inundated with disturbing images of a world struggling to find its way. Media reports, which tend to focus on negative events, paint a disappointing and…
As a leader, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic you’ve likely been asked to lead in ways that you never have before. Now you must prepare yourself, your teams and your employees to return to the workplace amid all the new circumstances COVID-19 has brought upon the workplace. As uncertainty stretches out ahead of us, the nation…
Retirement funds have taken a beating in the last few months. Financial markets have been turbulent, and uncertainty about the impact COVID-19 may have on businesses and individual finances have made it more volatile. While it may be scary to check your balances and see just how much ground you’ve lost, it’s important to stay…
After several weeks of working under difficult circumstances due to COVID-19, your team may be getting restless. While some people may enjoy working remotely, others may struggle with isolation. In addition, essential workers who must interact with other people may be coping with increased stress and worry. If you sense that your team is struggling,…
During this time of social distancing, strong communication skills are more important than ever. Communicating primarily by phone or written word eliminates many of the non-verbal cues most people use to indicate what they are thinking or feeling and could result in misunderstandings or conflicts. If you’re struggling to communicate effectively while working apart from…