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Workplace Well-being

Quiet Thriving in the Workplace: What It Is and Why It Matters.

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As workplace trends continue to evolve, a new term is making waves in the corporate world—quiet thriving. You’ve likely heard of “quiet quitting,” where employees do only the bare minimum required to keep their jobs. Quiet thriving, in contrast, rev.....
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Drowning in the Day-to-Day? How to Reset When You're Overwhelmed.

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Are You Drowning in the Day-to-Day? Lately, many of us are feeling like we can barely keep our heads above water. Not because we’re lazy. Not because we’re doing anything wrong.But because life has become a relentless stream of doing — tasks, tabs, .....
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The Iceberg Effect: Depression at Work Isn’t Always Obvious.

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You’ve probably worked with someone living with depression—maybe even sitting next to them every day—and never realised it. That’s the nature of high-functioning depression. It doesn’t always look like tears or a breakdown. More often, it looks like.....
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Not Broken, Just Burning Out: Men, Mental Health & the Pressure to Cope.

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You haven’t felt like yourself for a while now. You still get up for work. You still show up. But lately, your patience is short. You snapped at your teenage son the other day and you’re still carrying the guilt. Your partner keeps saying you’re “mo.....
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Domestic & Family Violence in the Workplace: How Employers Can Be a Lifeline.

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Family and domestic violence (DFV) touches every corner of Australian society—including the workplace. For many victim-survivors, a job offers economic security, social connection, and, at times, the only safe place away from abuse. In February 2023.....
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Navigating Easter & Beyond: How to Stay Productive and Stress-Free During Holiday Seasons.

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Holiday seasons like Easter bring a welcome break from the day-to-day grind—but for many people, they can also be a source of extra stress. At Acorn EAP, we regularly see how challenging it is for employees to manage increased social, family, and wo.....
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