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20 02, 2024

The Increasing Demand for Psychologists in the Workplace
The Increasing Demand for Psychologists in the Workplace

The Increasing Demand for Psychologists in the Workplace

Otti Ott2023-12-14T17:13:23+08:00February 20th, 2024|Coaching and Management Support, Conflict Resolution and Mediation, HR Consulting Services, Peer Support Products, Psychosocial Hazards, Training and Development|

Recent events such as the coronavirus pandemic have impacted the business landscape worldwide, and Australia is no exception. Employees continue to face unrelenting stresses, problems and mental health issues, and not all employers offer the support and assistance required. Psychologists can ensure that organisations behave in an ethical, caring and legally compliant manner while prioritising the wellbeing of employees at all times. The pressures of a changing work landscape

Smartphones at Work: Distractions or Productive Tools

Otti Ott2023-12-08T11:02:18+08:00January 30th, 2024|HR Consulting Services, Psychosocial Hazards|

More than 89 per cent of Australians own smartphones. A critical dilemma facing organisations today is whether smartphones increase or decrease productivity. Studies indicate that smartphones offer several positive benefits but, at the same time, can prove to be a major distraction in the workplace. Societies worldwide have become accustomed to instantaneous contact, but smartphone addiction can have several detrimental effects on our emotional and mental health. Many Australian

Step-by-Step Stress Management for Remote Employees

Otti Ott2023-12-07T18:06:19+08:00December 12th, 2023|Coaching and Management Support, HR Consulting Services, Psychosocial Hazards, Training and Development|

When the COVID-19 pandemic first broke out, most people were glad to work from home. The new arrangement offered a host of tangible benefits such as flexibility, the end of tedious commutes, and savings on transport and rising fuel costs. As time wore on and the remote working arrangement continued, though, the novelty began to wear off, and many employees began to experience the downside of work-from-home. Given that