Safety, Health, and Wellness

  • EAP "Frontline Employee" - January 2019 Newsletter

    Featured in this month’s edition:

    Resolving Relationship Problems at Work – “Are you tolerating a difficult workplace relationship? Thorny relationships are often tolerated because…“

    Empathy: Happier Customers, Less Stress - “Direct customer service is known to be stressful. But there are customer service ‘tools’ that can make this job easier and more rewarding…”

    Online Gambling Addiction “Addiction to online gambling is a growing problem. Research shows it predominantly affects teens and young adults, particularly men…”

    Other topics in this edition:

    • Stay Pumped about Your New Year’s Resolution

    • Don’t Fear Criticism in the Workplace

    • Enthusiasm is Contagious

    • Good for the Heart, Good for the Brain!

    • Neurodiversity: A Word You Should Know

    For the full January 2019 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 …

    • 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