EWP

An Employee Wellness Programme (EWP) is a confidential service providing professional Counselling, Training and Coaching assistance to employees. 

It assists individuals in managing Life/Career problems that affects job performance. EWP help employees address issues early on, before they manifest into performance issues in the workplace.

EWPs are a critical management tool for employers, aiding in areas such as workplace trauma.

EWPs are particularly effective when it comes to Management Consultation; where teams need to change, grow and develop.

Benefits of a Wellness Programme:

  • Significantly Reduces Absenteeism Costs
  • Significantly Lower Employee Replacement Costs
  • Enhanced Morale
  • Reduction In Staff Turnover
  • Retain Talent
  • Improved Recruitment Prospects
  • Improved Industrial Relations
  • Greater Productivity
  • Growth
  • Increased Knowledge with Reference to Sustainable Life Skills 
  • Greater EQ, and Reduced Conflict
  • Significant Employee Stress Reduction
  • Enhanced Employee Contentment and Commitment to Stay

Entry Level or Baseline Services:

The Baseline service is mostly aimed at lower level/factory or industrial employees - with the focus on development and basic life skills. 

Thinkology also presents: “Lunch and Learn sessions, that is highly beneficial i.t.o. time and cost management, as well as improved knowledge. ” Out of these sessions, more specific needs are identified which proactively identify counselling/coaching needs.

Our Services include:

  • Access to a 24-hour, 365 day-per-year direct contact line
  • Access via SMS and WhatsApp
  • Counselling and Consultation (face-to-face and/or SKYPE)
  • Trauma management services including on-site. (group and individual)
  • Provision of Communication and health promotion information on request
  • Management and Employee Orientation
  • Management Consultation Services
  • Provision of Training on Health and Wellbeing matters
  • Family care Advice and Resources

Traditional EWP Baseline Sessions:

  • Understanding and Coping with HIV/ Aids
  • Addiction and Substance Abuse Information and Management
  • Workplace Stress Management Skills
  • Dealing with Loss & Trauma
  • Identifying and Managing Anxiety and Depression
  • Preparation for Retrenchment & Retirement
  • Performance Issues, Conflict Management Skills etc.
  • All about money (A journey to Resolve the Essence of Employee’s Money Mismanagement)

Mid-Level EWP and Coaching:

This type of service is the most commonly selected as it renders an Across-The-Board services to all levels of the organization. Most often, after the launch of the Well-Being Training, individual sessions commence - as on average 25-40% of all employee are in crisis of some kind at any given time.

Our Services include:

  • Access to a 24-hour, 365 day-per-year direct contact line
  • Access via SMS and WhatsApp
  • Counselling and Consultation (face-to-face and/or SKYPE)
  • Trauma management services including on-site (group and individual)
  • Provision of Communication and health promotion information on request
  • Management and Employee Orientation
  • Management Consultation Services
  • Provision of Training on Health and Wellbeing matters
  • Family care Advice and Resources

Over and above the services mentioned above the following are also provided:

  • Skills in Creating and Sustaining Positivity / Good Attitude
  • Dealing with Difficult Employees
  • Effective Communication
  • Managing Diversity with Respect
  • Reward, Recognize and Reap the Benefits
  • Preventing Sexual Harassment through Education/Knowledge
  • How to Handle/Prevent Violence in the Workplace
  • Anger Management Skills
  • Building Employee Self-Confidence
  • Getting the most out of life: Balancing Multiple Demands
  • EQ & Relationships
  • Dealing with Job Stress and Burnout
  • Putting the JOY back in Your Job
  • Team Building and Team Development

These sessions are great for improving Communication, Education and Team Coherence in a company. They are an excellent and effective way to manage and reduce training costs.

 

Executive EWP and Coaching:

This is primarily a Leadership and Executive Coaching Service for Top Management - with the following benefits:

  • Guidance to Develop a clear understanding of Personal Areas of Strength, Weakness and Areas for Development
  • The Know-How to make Effective Decisions
  • The Ability to Self-Correct
  • Long-term Performance Excellence
  • Self-Management on a Continuous Basis
  • The Ability to Manage Stress and Change Effectively
  • The Ability to Find Solutions and Overcome Challenges
  • Greater Personal Accountability for Personal Choices
  • Enabling Commitment to Action and development of lasting personal Growth and Change
  • Results and Outcome-Focused Actions Aligned with the Organizations Values.

 

 

Themes may include, or be proposed by Management:

  • Attitudinal Leadership
  • Sustainable Career and Life Balance
  • Interpersonal Skills, EQ
  • Creativity and Lateral Thinking
  • Self-Worth and Leadership Confidence
  • Conflict Management & Mediation
  • Team Development Tools
  • Assertiveness Communication Styles
  • Time Management & Productivity
  • Anger Management skills
  • Stress Management skills