By Kellie Walters, Ease@Work Wellness Intern   The Problem…  How is wellness affecting your employees?  Think about it.  Do you see people slouching over their desks, only to be out sick for back pain later? Is one of your employees eating junk food every day and ends up having to leave early because of stomach pains? Do employees sit at their desk [...]

EAP Counseling often brings to mind very traditional, tried and true methods of addressing mental and physical health concerns. Unfortunately, traditional methods of treatment are also constrained by financial concerns which are growing exponentially under our current health care system. Why not look to your EAP to explore alternative methods of treatment since it is free to you, the health care consumer?

Ease is happy to be featured as a sponsor on "Wellness Way" at the 2011 NOHRC. Stop by to find out what sets Ease@Work apart from other EAPs and learn more about our philosophy about employee wellness...if you do, there might be something sweet in store for you!

Janet recently spoke with Ease's good friend Kathy Dawson about ways in which issues at home can impact work and vice versa.

Set your DVR. On Monday, February 21, Ease@Work Director Janet Schiavoni will be a guest on "Can You Relate? With Kathy Dawson," a 30-minute talk show which airs after the noon news on WKYC Channel 3 in Cleveland.

No, a one hour TV special will not accompany this post, but it may provide some insight into why my generation (the Generation Y’s or Millenials), leave Northeast Ohio for better and brighter cities - like Miami. Northeast Ohio boasts some of the United States’ top universities, an eco-friendly brewery, a few sports teams (albeit, unimpressive teams), tons of lake effect snow (great if you’re into winter sports), and a “world class” hospital system. So what’s not to love?

As a human resource professional, a manager/supervisor, CEO or other leader, how do you view your employee assistance program (EAP)? What role does it play in the success of your organization? We encourage those of you in HR, management and other leadership positions to rethink what is often a traditional view of the EAP in the workplace. Go beyond the limited role many EAPs are relegated to and start asking, "What additional value can the EAP bring to our company?" In fact, we challenge you to begin thinking of your EAP as a strategic partner in the success of your organization.

For most of us, the holiday season is filled with family…and food. Unfortunately, the edibles aren’t always the healthiest, as we munch on cookies and pies, and we sip eggnog, cocktails and other high calorie and high fat options. The key word is options – and you do have them. You can choose to make, purchase and eat healthier treats.

Workplace safety includes managing environmental hazards inherent to the job, monitoring working conditions, work practices and processes, addressing drug and alcohol issues and assessing potential for violence. Your employee assistance program should be a partner in your workplace safety protocols.

On November 13, 2010, The Center for Families and Children (CFC) will be THE CAUSE that the Cavaliers will be Packing the Q for... and CFC is a great cause indeed!

The word “domestic” might lead some business leaders to believe domestic violence (DV) is a personal issue that does not affect their workplace. DV Awareness Month provides an opportunity to shed light on some stark realities.

On September 15 and 16, Ease@Work will be a resource partner at the Ohio HR Conference. The conference is held at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in Sandusky, Ohio.