No images? Click here NSW Small Business Month‘Rebuild – Recharge – Renew’ with a dedicated program brought to you by the NSW Government filled with new skills, ideas, and opportunities for small businesses across the state. A word from StephIt has been a devastating month across NSW and QLD with the torrential rain and the impacts of the floods on multiple communities. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this, and we encourage anyone who wants to help to reach out to Givit to learn more about how and what to contribute. We also have our Natural Disaster Hub with content and resources to support individuals and workplaces at this time. It is Small Business Month throughout March, and at WayAhead Workplaces we know how difficult small businesses have had it over the last few years. We encourage everyone to do what they can to support their peers, contacts and suppliers who are small businesses. For small businesses looking for resources, as well as the Small Business Month website, we have our own Small Business Hub, free to access for all. Finally, don't forget to RSVP to our April/May Member Meetings AND our Annual Forum! What's onApril & May 2022 Members' MeetingsJoin us in Sydney, Brisbane, and virtually for our April and May Quarterly Meetings. Members are invited to refer a peer for limited time access to free guest passes. Annual Members' ForumWayAhead Workplaces are excited to be hosting our first Annual Members’ Forum since the pandemic began, to be held in Sydney on Wednesday 15th June. Let’s Talk About Anxiety in WollongongThis free & informative local forum held by WayAhead Mental Health Association NSW boasts an excellent range of speakers, putting the spotlight on anxiety. Mindarma: Understanding Burnout and FatigueDr Peter Baldwin, Loise Howard, and our own Stephanie Thompson join a panel diving into fatigue and burnout, with expert insights and evidence-based, practical strategies for prevention and management. The Thriving WorkplaceA 2-day immersive gathering on 30 March & 1 April of senior business leaders committed to building workplaces where both people and profits thrive. More discounts for MembersHappiness & Its Causes - Hybrid Conference17 & 18 March 2022 7 Secrets to a Healthy Mind Webinar1:30pm-3:30pm AEDT - 30 March 2022 Frontline Mental Health Conference - ANZ Mental Health Alliance14-15 March 2022 | Gold Coast & Online Member SpotlightWorkplace wellbeing is still very young and as a consequence, it is still seen as a vitamin (nice to have), rather then a pain killer (must have) for many workplaces.Josh Marsden ResourcesNatural Disaster HubCreated by WayAhead Workplaces, our Natural Disaster Hub highlights a wealth of resources to use and share with those affected by devastating droughts, bushfires and floods. Transitioning Well: Wellness Toolbox SeriesThis 7 part series equips individuals and teams with evidence-based strategies to support their wellbeing, particularly in times of stress,
pressure, and transition. Hear2Talk WarmlineLaunched by SIRA and Neami National, this free Warmline provides confidential, independent and skilled phone-based support to help manage challenging experiences and emotions with experienced Peer Workers. ResearchThe importance of relational work design characteristics: A person-centred approachDrawing on the Job Demands-Control-Support model and Relational Work Design theory, this study explores factors of job design on the employee experience. Australian Journal of Management Strategies to Improve Work Attitude and Mental Health of Problem Employees: Focusing on Airline Cabin CrewThis study explores the effectiveness of 5 approaches to managing the performance and wellbeing of poorly performing employees. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health "It's good to feel like you're doing something" An exploration of the continued use of ineffective or mis-implemented wellbeing programs, through the lense of US state health department employees. Implementation Science Communications ArticlesSteph’s Top Tips for Working From HomeI work full time, have two kids under 5 and have worked from my kitchen table since the start of the pandemic… Here are my tips. Five lessons from Omicron on safeguarding small businessesFrom continuity planning, to a human-centred approach, to supporting the supporters, AFR details how small businesses can be safeguarded from future disruptions, based on Xero's Small Business Insights. Supporting the Well-Being of Your Underrepresented EmployeesA commitment to diversity and inclusion requires a holistic and informed approach in supporting employee wellbeing. HBR explores practical actions in addressing the needs of the whole workforce. For more of the latest and best workplace wellbeing content, access our full resource library by logging into our member's only resource library.Join us on LinkedInThe LinkedIn community for those working in, interested in, or responsible for their business or organisation’s employee wellbeing. Facilitated by WayAhead Workplaces. Telephone Support LinesWayAhead's Mental Health Information Line is open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Whether you're in distress, worried about someone else, or a practitioner looking for local services - we can assist. 1300 794 991 Anxiety Support GroupsWayAhead has run free Anxiety Support Groups, a place for people living with Anxiety, their friends, and their family to come together and share their experiences and learn from each other, for over 30 years. Did you find this edition informative, interesting, inspiring? We'd love to know. |