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Support for COVID-19 and beyond

The world has changed. Now more than ever, our wellbeing, connectedness and resilience is being tested. We are here to support you support your people. Our team have compiled some resources below from various sources, as well as our own, to help individuals, teams and team leaders, and whole organisations and senior leaders during this time of uncertainty. Click the links below for the support you need.

COVID-19 solutions for Healthcare

As healthcare research specialists, Insync and Press Ganey have developed a suite of COVID-19 tools to assess the experiences of patients and the wellbeing of healthcare workers, which can be applied throughout the various phases of the pandemic.

The tools target specific health services / resources escalated throughout the COVID-19 crisis and can inform Australian government agencies as to the lived experience of key stakeholders and contribute to our greater learning.

Click here to learn more about our suite of COVID-19 tools

Resources to support return to workplace plans

Transitioning back to usual workplaces

Safe Work Australia

Advice and resources to support employers and workers in transitioning back to the workplace.

Only 12% Of Workers Want To Return To The Office Full Time; This Is Good News

Forbes

Insight shows most employees want to continue working from home in some capacity and that a hybrid workstyle leads to better workplace satisfaction.

Workplace 2021: The new hybrid office model

Australian Company of Directors

Provides a summary of how some leading Australian and international organisations are managing the transition.

How to Manage Employee Performance Remotely

All Things Talent

The importance of setting and monitoring goals to effectively manage performance.

Understanding the Rise of Work Anywhere

Atlassian

Global research into the impacts of COVID-19 on the nature of work and collaboration.

How to Set Up Your Workplace for Hybrid Employees in 2021

All Things Talent

The positives of a hybrid workplace and how to become future ready.

Resources for individuals

Let’s get on with it: what I learnt in my home study

Insync

Executive Director James Garriock shares his experience with working from home and what he’s learnt to stay engaged and productive.

A guide to thriving in the post-Covid-19 workplace

World Economic Forum

A four step guide on how individuals can thrive at work following Covid-19.

Resources for teams and team leaders

Do you REALLY know how your people are coping?

Insync

Now more than ever, employee wellbeing, connectedness and resilience is being tested. And there has never been a more important time to make it easy for staff to speak up.

10 habits of resilient teams that start with YOU

Thrive Global

Team leaders have a big role to play in building and supporting a resilient team. This article summarises the habits of team leaders that help to build resilience amongst their team.

How to tackle mental health in the workplace as a manager and colleague

UCL

Information on how managers can support the mental health of employees and how employees can support each other.

Workplace strategies for mental health

Facilitating a meaningful team discussion is not something that comes easily for everybody, especially when the topics may be controversial or sensitive. This includes some strategies that may be helpful to engage team members in productive conversations.

10 simple expectations that great teams have of their leaders

Inc.

Expectations of team leaders are applicable now more than ever in a time of crisis, uncertainty, and constant change. This article summarises 10 things teams expect from their leader.

Resources for organisations and senior leaders

8 Questions Employers Should Ask About Reopening 

Harvard Business Review

For employers reopening, these 8 questions (and answers) serve as a key guide for safely and effectively returning to the workplace.

Information on COVID-19 and work health and safety

Safe Work Australia

Steps to help identify all that can be done to protect the health and safety of workers.

Physical Distancing Checklist

Safe Work Australia

Checklist for ensuring your office is safe for employees returning to the office.

Small Businesses Roadmap for Recovery and Beyond

Deloitte 

Tools needed for small businesses to recover and succeed following the blows of Covid-19.

Support for healthcare organisations

COVID-19 solutions for Healthcare

As healthcare research specialists, Insync and Press Ganey have developed a suite of COVID-19 tools to assess the experiences of patients and the wellbeing of healthcare workers, which can be applied throughout the various phases of the pandemic.

Click here to learn more about our suite of COVID-19 tools

Support services

Lifeline Australia

www.lifeline.org.au
13 11 14

Lifeline Australia provides a free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone counselling service for adults needing emotional support. Lifeline Australia also has a range of information and resources available from their website, about providing care in times of crisis.

beyondblue

www.beyondblue.org.au
1300 22 4636

beyondblue is a national organisation that has a range of information and resources associated with depression and anxiety. Useful resources and further information about beyondblue programmes are available on its website at www.beyondblue.org.au or by contacting its Support Service on 1300 22 4636 (toll free). The Support Service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are one-on-one with a trained mental health professional, and completely confidential.

Mensline Australia

www.mensline.org.au
1300 78 99 78

Mensline Australia provides a free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour professional telephone counselling service for men needing emotional support or in crisis. Mensline also has a range of information and resources available from their website, about providing support and taking care of yourself, in times of crisis.

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

Free counselling 24/7, whether you’re feeling suicidal, are worried about someone else, or have lost someone to suicide.

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