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The poll result from our previous post is out! 📊 The results showed over 64% of our readers expressed a strong preference for their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to prioritise promoting a supportive workplace environment, rating it as more important than solely focusing on building their own self-resilience.This may indicate a shift in some employee expectations, where they are no longer just seeking strategies to build personal resilience for navigating challenges and work stress. Instead, they are looking for a workplace environment that fosters a sense of belonging and feel being valued in the team. Here’s the 3 reasons why we need to explore beyond building employees’ self-resilience when implementing EAP service in the workplace? 1. Every employee has their individual challenges. Every employee brings a unique set of challenges and experiences to the workplace. While self-resilience is valuable, it's essential to acknowledge that factors like early life experiences and external stressors can significantly impact one's ability to cope. By prioritising a supportive workplace environment, we create space for understanding and accommodating these individual challenges and allow them to have the emotional safety to cope with the constant changes at the workplace. 2. Looking into team resilience instead. It’s not just about self-resilience because most of the tasks require teamwork. It is important to look beyond personal resilience and acknowledge the role of the work environment, peer support, training and organisational culture factors in dealing with stress and building better performance at work. Open communication, trust, and mutual support among team members contribute to a harmonious work environment where collaboration thrives, conflicts are resolved constructively, and everyone in the team feels motivated and appreciated. 3. Aware and reduce employees’ burnout level. By providing accessible resources, guidance, and counselling support, employees can learn to manage their burnout, actively get help and learn to support each other. When individuals experience lower levels of burnout, they are more likely to have the energy, motivation, and capacity to engage positively with their colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual support. By exploring beyond employee’s self resilience, organisations not only invest in the well-being of their employees but also cultivate a resilient and engaging workforce for them. ---------------------------- If you're looking for a team of clinical psychologist and are keen on empowering your employees with better mental wellness, feel free to reach out to us or visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gC7-awGw to discover the benefits of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gC7-awGw and you can also reach out to us on WhatsApp at https://lnkd.in/gT6WxSuu to start a conversation.

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