How to Welcome Back a Colleague in Recovery

Colleague in recovery: young adult male and female coworkers talking outside in black and white

It can be awkward or difficult to welcome back a colleague who has been absent for reasons related to mental health. These issues, historically, have been taboo, and are loaded with stigma. It is hard to know how to act toward a colleague in recovery who has returned from treatment for a mental health issue. […]

Private Wellness in the Workplace

Wellness in the Workplace

In a society concerned with personal privacy, do wellness programs at work cross a line? In corporations across the country, workplace wellness is the new mantra. Companies are investing in preventive health practices, such as health risk assessments, weight management programs and screenings for blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol. They’re also instituting workplace competitions and […]