The perils of terminating an injured worker...
I’ve noticed a concerning trend lately and hearing about numerous cases of employees having their employment terminated or threatened...
Heather Ikin
May 8, 2023
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Should I stay or should I go? Knowing when to quit...
It was hard to miss yesterday’s announcement that New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has made the decision to resign from her...
Heather Ikin
Jan 20, 2023
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Work pressure: is it all about workloads and overtime?
Managing the demands of work can be complex and spotting the impacts of this sometimes harder. For many of us, when determining if...
Heather Ikin
Oct 20, 2022
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Mental health at work: a business imperative
This year’s World Mental Health Day theme is: “making mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority”. The World Health...
Heather Ikin
Oct 10, 2022
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Sexual harassment at work: a preventable WHS hazard
Sexual harassment is one of those issues that people don’t always talk openly about in the workplace, but it may be more common than many...
Heather Ikin
Sep 14, 2022
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Why EAP gets a bad rap and other tales of WHS mismanagement…
As a component of the work I do, I’m engaged in counselling and crisis support services through Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). I...
Heather Ikin
Sep 5, 2022
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Feeling overloaded?! When and how to say “no”
Does the thought of saying “no” to people at work or in your personal life leave you feeling stressed and uncomfortable? Many of us...
Heather Ikin
Aug 4, 2022
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Dreading more remote work? Addressing the impacts to mental health
Just over a week ago I posted an article about the anxiety being experienced by some at the prospect of having to return to the office....
Heather Ikin
Jul 25, 2022
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Feeling anxious about returning to the office? You aren't alone...
Covid-19 has presented numerous challenges for the ways in which we work, and whilst some struggle with the isolation, many have taken to...
Heather Ikin
Jul 15, 2022
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Gender inequality: a multi-faceted, mental health issue
This week has seen a lot of discussion around gender issues, particularly for women, with election outcomes in part attributed to a...
Heather Ikin
May 26, 2022
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Time for a holiday?! The importance of rest and recovery
Are you feeling tired, exhausted, and stressed? Are you struggling to cope with all the work and life responsibilities you have on your...
Heather Ikin
May 4, 2022
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