We are living through turbulent times, and political and ideological divisions have intensified in ways that sometimes make civil discourse difficult. Differing views about politics, the best way to handle COVID-19, and racial tensions may drive a wedge between colleagues. Many organizations are grappling with how to keep societal conflicts from poisoning the workplace environment.…
After more than a year of remote or hybrid work, the boundaries have thinned between many employees’ professional and personal lives. Harassment that might have been contained to the workplace may more easily spill into the employee’s downtime or private life. Whether it happens in person or online, workplace harassment should be addressed immediately. If…
Is your team moving from fully remote work to a hybrid model? Having some employees still working from home, while others are back in the office, is becoming a common way of managing the ongoing impact of the pandemic on work, school, and child and elder care. In addition, some organizations have broadened their hiring…
On any given day, one or more of your friends or colleagues may be experiencing a loss or other difficult situation, such as a breakup, a loved one’s illness, or learning that a person they knew has died. Sometimes these events will impact the person’s life directly, while in other circumstances, they may be coping…
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…
One of the best tools organizations use during a crisis sounds simple: taking care of those people who are affected. Taking care of people is not only the moral thing to do, but it also makes good business sense. Generating goodwill goes a long way to help victims recover and businesses get back on track.…
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…
Meet With an Empathia Rep in Seattle Empathia is attending the 2021 URMIA Annual Conference in Seattle from October 16-20. This premier event provides attendees with direct access to the expertise, contacts and best practice models in higher education risk management. Learn more about Empathia’s risk management services and higher education resources by speaking with…
Visit Our Booth at the Aucccd Conference in Seattle Empathia is excited to exhibit in person at the 2021 AUCCCD Annual Conference in Seattle from October 9-13. AUCCCD is the only organization that brings together over 500 University Counseling Center Directors from across the U.S. and several foreign countries each year. This conference provides a…