During our coaching sessions, clients often ask “do we have to offer a disabled employee a different position if she can no longer perform her essential job duties?” This is quite a hot-button topic for the courts and a vexing issue for employers. That is because, over the years, the courts have split over whether…
For many of us, shorter days, less sunlight, and colder weather are a recipe for increased lethargy and reduced activity. After all, it’s hard to leave the cozy comfort of bed for an early morning workout in frigid temperatures or force us to go to the gym after work when it’s already pitch black outside….
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, one frequently and consistently used statistic about mental health in America is that one in five U.S. adults live with a mental health condition. This is indeed a powerful statistic, and one that should catch the eyes of employers as they consider their employee well-being strategy. However, this…
Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, all humans are highly attuned to the 24-hour cycle of sunlight and darkness. This internal body clock – also known as a person’s “circadian rhythm” – is crucially important to overall well-being. It may be obvious that circadian rhythm impacts our sleep/wake cycles and when we…
It’s no surprise that the holidays are an incredibly stressful time for those in the retail industry. In fact, data from the National Retail Federation shows that roughly 17% of annual retail sales occur in November and December – with this number jumping even higher (more than 26%) for specific retailers such as toy and…
Since our founding by Dr. Richard Chaifetz in 1984, ComPysch has come a long way. From expanding to international service in 1989, to introducing Work-Life services in 1998, creating FMLASource in 2000, and adding health and wellness services in 2005, rolling out ADA coaching in 2012, launching well-being coaching in 2021 to our upcoming reimagined…
While the holidays may be the “most wonderful time of the year,” for many of us, they’re also the most stressful time, too. With parties and gatherings to attend, gifts to buy, cards to write, family dynamics to navigate and more in the final months of the year, sometimes we feel more stress and anxiety…
On July 27, 2021 Simone Biles, the world’s greatest gymnast, withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics to prioritize her mental health. The move sent shockwaves through the gymnastics community and elite athletics everywhere. How could, and why would, the greatest drop out? Despite controversy and naysayers online, many applauded her bravery and willingness to put her own well-being…
ComPsych’s training programs about mental health tackle the stigma which too often prevents people from getting help. We do this through powerful case studies and practice exercises to show that we can all provide meaningful support when someone is struggling. The goal – and it’s an aspirational one – is that everyone in workplaces, families,…