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