2014 - Embracing Life's Challenges: The Expected and Unexpected

Overview: Where did we get the preconceived notion that life was going to be easy or fair?
In reality we are shaped by our experiences, both good and bad, that we encounter along the way. Although we all have our own stories of joy and hardship, we are still derailed by disruptions in life even when they are expected. These challenges include those associated with loss of a loved one, divorce, financial difficulties, an incurable heath diagnosis, deployment, natural disasters, and disconnection with a co-worker or any obstacle that defies our daily routine.
When our daily routine is compromised by personal hardship, so is our ability to cope with the challenges of the workplace. This webinar will provide insight and understanding of Life's Challenges inside and outside the workplace. With the right perspective and guidance balance will be achieved.
Why should you attend: All employees will experience challenges in and outside of work. Applying the right management techniques, understanding the circumstances and embracing the challenge will help to reduce the disruption. Most challenges cannot be avoided so creating a recovery plan and communicating the needs to implement the plan is vital to the individual and the workplace. Establishing expectations and a timeline will identify what is needed from a management perspective and co-workers involvement to handle the distraction.
Areas Covered in the Session:
What is a Life Challenge?
Why two people respond to the same challenge differently
Avoiding stereotyping an employee based on a personal challenge
Identify supportive techniques and procedures to address the balance of personal challenges
Preventing workplace challenges amongst co-workers
Understanding the timeline and expectation when an employee has a personal challenge
Where to get help?
Identifying the roles of HR, Management and EAP when an employee needs additional support
Who Will Benefit:
Human Resources Managers
VP
Managers/Supervisors
Co-workers
EAP
Speaker Profile:
Rachel Kodanaz founder of Grief in the Workplace, is a national speaker, facilitator and author on all aspects of grief, specifically supporting the workplace. Rachel entered the grief world when her husband suddenly passed away leaving her with a 2-year-old daughter. Her experience as a manager in large corporations led her to publish Grief in the Workplace Program to support the workplace when dealing with a grieving employee or workgroup, with emphasis in educating Human Resources.