Marcela Slepica
Marcela Slepica is the Clinical Director of AccessEAP
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For many Australians, this Christmas may not hold the same excitement as previous years. COVID-19 has left numerous people feeling nervous about what their festive season will look like, with financial stress and loneliness acting as key concerns, writes Marcela Slepica, Clinical Director, AccessEAP. As workplaces close for the holidays, business leaders should look to…
As COVID-19 takes its toll on the mental health of employees, workplaces must look to provide support, says Marcela Slepica, Clinical Services Director, AccessEAP. Businesses have an important role to play in helping Australia face the mental health impacts of COVID-19. With many facing depression, anxiety, social isolation and stress, the workplace can, for some,…
As people return to work following the devastation of the bushfires, workplaces should be prepared to support those still grieving what they have lost, writes Marcela Slepica, Clinical Director of AccessEAP. Australia is no stranger to natural disasters, from cyclones and floods to never-ending drought and unforgiving bushfire seasons, and whilst Australians have witnessed larger…
Challenging behaviours in the workplace come in many forms. They can involve a peer, colleague, manager or customer. It can be difficult and impacts all parties involved. If not managed correctly, this behaviour can become a workplace hazard and impact on productivity. With 37 per cent of Australian workers admitting to being yelled or sworn…
