Safety, Health, and Wellness

  • EAP Frontline Employee March 2018 Newsletter

    Featured in this month’s edition:

    Hugging in the Workplace - “Nearly every magazine from Forbes to Inc. has examined hugging in the workplace. It’s highly controversial…”

    Counseling for Procrastination - “Many people who struggle with procrastination find it mind-boggling to try to self-correct this habit… Procrastination is a symptom…”

    Why So Defensive? “Workplace communication sometimes includes receiving negative feedback or being confronted with a problem related to work. Automatic reactions…”

    Other topics in this edition:

    • Is Social Media Changing You?

    • 60-Day Checkup! How Are Your New Year’s Resolutions Progressing?

    • Prove You Are Adaptable

    • A Little Taste of Alcohol

    • Relationships with Problem Drinkers

    For the full March 2018 edition of “Frontline Employee”, or to learn more about UConn EAP visit our webpage: http://hr.uconn.edu/employee-assistance-program/

    Your EAP provides professional, brief counseling – on campus, plus 27 locations statewide - to help identify and resolve personal, family or work related concerns. Employee Assistance is:

    • Confidential!

    • Free!

    • Household Members too!

    NEW RESOURCES FOR MANAGERS & Supervisors – Check our Website!

    • “Frontline Supervisor” is a monthly newsletter just for you! Questions and answers to common supervisory questions, tips and ideas to help you master the most challenging situations.

    • The UConn EAP webpage now includes a full section of brief information videos to assist you in helping your valuable people to succeed in the midst of the human factor at work.

    • EAP is also available by invitation to meet with departments, programs or other groups to discuss and process challenges, critical incidents or other areas of common concern.

    To schedule a private appointment, or speak with an EAP consultant, call:

    (860) 486-1307 Storrs

    (800) 852-4392 Statewide - 24 hours (Toll-free in CT)

    For more information, contact: Gary Alger at gary.alger@uconn.edu