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Supervisory Resources

​As a supervisor, you have the dual challenge of being responsible for the productivity and wellbeing of those you oversee as well as your own work. Often described by supervisors as one of the hardest parts of the job, employee work/life balance, mental health and substance abuse issues can result in significant supervisory stress. Issues of this nature can adversely impact the productivity and morale of the larger work unit. Furthermore, supervisors faced with an employee’s serious behavioral health concerns may experience a range of intense personal reactions including fear, guilt or compassion fatigue. 

Employee Assistance Program Consultants understand these challenges, offer behavioral health expertise, guidance and support to assist supervisors successfully navigate such complex situations.​