As we provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), we hear plenty of issues. These range from simple "help me find childcare", through to support for those struggling with complex psychological issues.
Trends in the issues we see suggest changes in how people are dealing with their lives inside and outside of work. These include:
A rise in marital dispute questions: An increased number of people are asking for support and information about how they might separate. This will clearly lead to stress outside the workplace, thereby impact around focus in the workplace. It will also heighten financial issues. Signs of both of these may be subtle, and appear more emotionally charged than normal.
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