Safety, Health, and Wellness

  • EAP Frontline Employee February 2018 Newslette

    Featured in this month’s edition:

    Flu and the Workplace Don’t Mix - “The worst of the flu season is not over. If you get the flu…”

    Shun Shortcuts to Prevent Workplace Injuries - “On-the-job short-cuts are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries. Employees who take shortcuts…”

    Dealing with Difficult Situations at Work – “… Major errors, sudden change, conflicts, and emotional meltdowns affect every workplace…”

    Other topics in this edition:

    • Building More Authentic Relationships

    • Perfectionism: A Chronic Health Issue

    • Sleep – A “Fountain of Youth”

    • Salt and Heart Health

    • Are Smartphones the New Water Cooler?

    For the full February 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!

    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