Mutual of Omaha’s Employee Assistance Program

The holidays are a time of joy and celebration for most of us. However, if you're grieving the loss of a loved one, your feelings of sadness may be more pronounced during the holiday season. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help you cope.

When life gets busy — as it does during the holidays — it's easy to lose sight of your selfcare. But our tips can help ensure you make self-care a priority throughout the holiday season.

Like pumpkin pie and social gatherings, overspending has become a holiday tradition. But this trend to spend could bring more stress to your life. Follow these sensible tips to save money and avoid added stress during the holidays.

Remember setting boundaries for your kids when they were little? You may have thought you left that responsibility behind when they grew into adulthood.

If you feel overwhelmed, exhausted and struggle to feel motivated each day, you may be suffering from burnout. It's more than everyday stress; it's chronic stress that hasn't been managed. Continue reading to learn how to recognize burnout and how to treat it.

An inclusive workplace starts with hiring people with different backgrounds, but it shouldn't end there. It should continue with creating an environment where everyone — regardless of their job title or background — is encouraged and able to thrive.

To create an inclusive workplace, we need to address unconscious biases: attitudes, words and stereotypes that affect our daily lives.

When a community is faced with a violent event, it's common for many people to experience feelings of grief or anger, or other emotional and physical responses. Here is a resource for coping with the grief.

Many of us haven't engaged in discussions at work around complex issues related to racism, privilege and bias. It may be uncomfortable to talk about, but silence can reinforce racism and allow it to continue. It's important that these discussions occur so it's clear that difficult dialogues about race are welcomed.

Disagreements are a normal part of life — and the workplace. However, despite widespread beliefs, conflicts and disagreements can actually be healthy. When seeking a positive outcome, experts suggest you temper your disagreements with respect, understanding and a healthy dialogue.