Category Archives: Absenteeism & Sickness

Teacher suicide rate rises by 80 per cent

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Janet Ashfield

In 1993 I was due to study for a BEd to become a teacher but when I did not initially get offered a place on the course ( and without understanding the clearing system) I quickly signed up for a … Continue reading →

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Maybe you already offer staff counselling…?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Janet Ashfield

Many companies will offer a telephone counselling service or a formal counselling service. However, counselling is a very definitive resource and people will not necessarily see themselves as depressed, not coping or “in need of counselling”, neither does counselling offer … Continue reading →

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Stress signs and symptoms

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Janet Ashfield

Stress in the workplace Research will show us that the level of stress in the work place are now quite significant and therefore it is no surprise that we work proactively with a lot of stressed out people. What is … Continue reading →

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