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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 Steph
It 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 on
April & May 2022 Members' Meetings
Join 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' Forum
WayAhead 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 Wollongong
This free & informative local forum held by WayAhead Mental Health Association NSW boasts an excellent range of speakers, putting the spotlight on anxiety.
6pm - 9pm on 25 March 2022
Mindarma: Understanding Burnout and Fatigue
Dr 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.
12pm on 4 April 2022
The Thriving Workplace
A 2-day immersive gathering on 30 March & 1 April of senior business leaders committed to building workplaces where both people and profits thrive.
Discounts for WW Members.
More discounts for Members
Happiness & Its Causes - Hybrid Conference
17 & 18 March 2022
Discounts currently available on virtual and in-person tickets.
20% off live tickets for WW members. We have limited FREE virtual and in-person passes for members only.
More information here
7 Secrets to a Healthy Mind Webinar
1:30pm-3:30pm AEDT - 30 March 2022
Award-winning psychological skills and wellbeing provider Healthy Minds guides participants to build resilience, flexibility, and strong psychological skills.
20% off for WW members.
More information here
Frontline Mental Health Conference - ANZ Mental Health Alliance
14-15 March 2022 | Gold Coast & Online
15% off for WW members.
See all ANZMHA conferences
Member Spotlight
Workplace 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
Active & Thriving
Resources
Natural Disaster Hub
Created 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 Series
This 7 part series equips individuals and teams with evidence-based strategies to support their wellbeing, particularly in times of stress,
pressure, and transition.
Bonus: Tips for managing exhaustion in the workplace
Hear2Talk Warmline
Launched 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.
Research
The importance of relational work design characteristics: A person-centred approach
Drawing 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 Crew
This 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
Articles
Steph’s Top Tips for Working From Home
I 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.
Read WayAhead Workplaces' new Think Piece by Steph.
Five lessons from Omicron on safeguarding small businesses
From 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 Employees
A 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 LinkedIn
The LinkedIn community for those working in, interested in, or responsible for their business or organisation’s employee wellbeing. Facilitated by WayAhead Workplaces.
Telephone Support Lines
WayAhead'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 Groups
WayAhead 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.
supportgroups@wayahead.org.au | 9339 6013.
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