See below for the November issue of the Frontline Employee newsletter, offering information on wellness and productivity at work! Then, read November’s EAP topic: Coping With Change in the Workplace.
COPING WITH CHANGE IN THE WORKPLACE
Change is a normal part of life, but it may have a way of making you feel adrift and uncertain. This is especially true with change in the workplace. Changes at work—even good ones, such as getting the new job you wanted—can make you feel anxious. Other changes may make you frustrated or angry. Although you can’t always control change, you can learn to control the way it affects you. Your response to change has a lot to do with whether you sink or swim. If you cling to your old ways, the force of change may sink your ship. But if you learn to adapt, change usually brings new opportunities. So why not let go of the familiar and reach for the new? Mourn the loss of the old ways, and then move on.
Use Change to Your Advantage – By accepting change, you can deal with it in a productive way. First, map out your goals, both work-related and personal. How can the changes taking place help you get where you want to go? By forcing you to rethink old ideas, work-related changes may help you make a few good changes of your own. If you are coping with change in the workplace, consider reaching out to the Employee Assistance Program at 608-775-4780 or 1-800-327-9991. EAP is a free benefit provided to you by Family & Children’s Center. Visit EAP at www.gundersenhealth.org/eap.
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