News Workwise news http://www.workwise.org.nz/news/feed/atom 2012-10-11T00:00:00+13:00 Ignoring mental health in the workplace not an option tag:www.workwise.org.nz,2012-10-11:article/ignoring-mental-health-in-the-workplace-not-an-option 2012-10-11T00:00:00+13:00 Mental health plays a big part in any organisation, of any size, in any industry. At any one time, one in six employees will be experiencing a mental health issue and failing to respond to this can cost employers up to $2,000 per employee per year.

Responding to mental ill health at work is the key driver behind Mindful Employer NZ, a new programme set to be launched in the Waikato region next week.

Click on the title of this news article to read this media release.

]]> 2012-10-11T13:26:06+13:00 Analysis shows strong financial returns from employment tag:www.workwise.org.nz,2012-02-27:article/analysis-shows-strong-financial-returns-from-employment 2012-02-27T16:39:00+13:00 A return on investment analysis has demonstrated that an evidence-based supported employment approach (EBSE) to assist people with mental health conditions return to work has the potential to provide significant financial returns to government.

The analysis was undertaken by PriceWaterhouseCoopers and the Wise Group in order to better understand the benefits of EBSE. The Wise Group is a strong advocate of EBSE which sees paid employment as a key goal for helping people get well, and stay well. Under EBSE, the employment consultant becomes a member of the support or clinical mental health team.

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]]> 2012-02-27T16:55:06+13:00 New Zealand's first primary care partnership in evidence-based supported employment. tag:www.workwise.org.nz,2012-02-27:article/new-zealands-first-primary-care-partnership-in-evidence_based-supported-employment 2012-02-27T16:35:00+13:00 Working together moves mountains.

For people with a mental illness, having a paid job is a key part of getting well and staying well.

It’s an underlying principle of a new primary care employment support initiative underway in Hamilton involving Workwise, the Wise Group’s own employment agency.

Midlands Health Network, Workwise and Waikato Work and Income have joining together to provide the service which will see two Workwise consultants working with six general practice teams in Hamilton.

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]]> 2012-03-01T14:09:23+13:00 Workwise achieves WorkWell bronze accreditation tag:www.workwise.org.nz,2012-02-20:article/workwise-achieves-workwell-bronze-accreditation- 2012-02-20T00:00:00+13:00 Workwise has been awarded a bronze accreditation in the WorkWell workplace wellness management programme. Click on the title of this news article to read more.

]]> 2012-02-23T16:12:44+13:00 Specialists on employees with a mental health condition tag:www.workwise.org.nz,2012-02-04:article/specialists-on-employees-with-a-mental-health-condition 2012-02-04T11:24:00+13:00 As an employer, would you know what to do if one of your staff experiences depression, anxiety or another mental health condition at work? The Waikato Times interviews Workwise chief executive Warren Elwin about how Workwise works with employers to support their employees while keeping their businesses running smoothly.

]]> 2012-02-07T11:29:58+13:00 Routine of job helps in long recovery tag:www.workwise.org.nz,2012-02-04:article/routine-of-job-helps-in-long-recovery 2012-02-04T00:00:00+13:00 Peter is a successful Waikato businessman who has been to hell and back. At the worst of it, he found himself wandering in a park alone, mumbling to himself. He says the experience of hitting rock bottom has made him a stronger, better person. Waikato Times reporter Ali Tocker speaks with Peter about his experiences. 

]]> 2012-02-23T13:41:05+13:00 Mounting cost of coping with mental illness tag:www.workwise.org.nz,2012-02-04:article/mounting-cost-of-coping-with-mental-illness 2012-02-04T00:00:00+13:00 Mental health is becoming a significant issue for New Zealanders. Not only is there the immense personal cost to people with experience of mental illness and their families, there is also a cost to employers and the Government, Workwise chief executive Warren Elwin says. The Waikato Times looks at the job Workwise does to make a difference.

]]> 2012-02-23T13:41:52+13:00 Workwise drivers saved the day on Hobbit job tag:www.workwise.org.nz,2012-02-04:article/workwise-drivers-saved-the-day-on-hobbit-job 2012-02-04T00:00:00+13:00 Jake Shaw had a logistical dilemma – at short notice, he needed about 30 fully trained, experienced and professional truck drivers with heavy vehicle licences. The Waikato Times looks at how Workwise stepped in to save the day providing some excellent candidates off their books.

]]> 2012-02-23T13:40:11+13:00 Employment for good mental health tag:www.workwise.org.nz,2011-11-18:article/employment-for-good-mental-health 2011-11-18T00:00:00+13:00 Warren Elwin, Workwise chief executive recently spoke at a symposium held in Wellington that brought together clinicians, employment practitioners, policy makers and funders with an interest in the significant role that employment takes in mental well being. Read Warren Elwin’s speech here.

]]> 2011-11-22T09:21:51+13:00 Latest published research papers by Workwise and the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research tag:www.workwise.org.nz,2011-11-18:article/latest-published-research-papers-by-workwise-and-the-queensland-centre-for-mental-health-research- 2011-11-18T00:00:00+13:00 Since 2008, Workwise has been participating in a series of research projects with the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research. The projects are designed to give a clearer picture of what works well in the area of supported employment for the mental health and addictions sector in New Zealand.

The latest papers in the series have recently been released. Click on the title of this news article to read more.

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