Work Happy

Work Happy We are an industry leading Employee Assistance Program provider that has been supporting organisations and individuals for over 22 years.

We partner with you to achieve workplace happiness. We educate and Empower - Est2002.

Today the Work Happy Team pauses together to honour the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of those who served - le...
11/11/2025

Today the Work Happy Team pauses together to honour the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of those who served - lest we forget.

Day One Done!We had a ball today at our Work Happy stand at The Business Show Australia, at the International Conventio...
05/11/2025

Day One Done!

We had a ball today at our Work Happy stand at The Business Show Australia, at the International Convention Center A lot of engagement and conversations around all thing wellbeing and culture.

If you are around come say hi tomorrow, have a game of connect 4, take a funky photo with our Work Happy frame, bounce some bouncing putty. Even Happy Harry our Well-being Mascot is finding many new friends. Thanks for being a good sport Andrew Jeffers.

Ready for Day 2 tomorrow!

Work Happy’s e-learning and online Accidental Counsellor programs are designed for employees across all roles and sector...
29/10/2025

Work Happy’s e-learning and online Accidental Counsellor programs are designed for employees across all roles and sectors. Although a counsellor or therapist is a valuable source of professional support, you can also be equipped with practical tools and strategies that help both you and the person you’re supporting in the moment. With the right approach and training, anyone can make a positive difference in everyday interactions.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/accidental-counsellors-supporting-emotional-moments-ducpc

This week is dedicated to recognising the remarkable contribution of more than 3 million unpaid carers across Australia,...
17/10/2025

This week is dedicated to recognising the remarkable contribution of more than 3 million unpaid carers across Australia, many of whom balance work with caring for loved ones, whether children, elderly family, or others in need.

Carers provide ongoing, often unseen support to people living with disability, mental illness, chronic health conditions, or age-related frailty.
Around 69% of carers of working age are also engaged in paid employment, managing the daily challenge of meeting professional and personal responsibilities.

This year’s theme captures the universality of caring: “You are one, know one, or will be one.”
It’s a reminder that caring touches every life at some point, and that behind every act of care is resilience, compassion, and quiet strength.

Carers Week is not just about recognition. It’s about raising awareness of the unique challenges carers face: physical and emotional strain, social isolation, financial pressures, and the complexity of balancing multiple roles. These pressures can have a direct impact on wellbeing, focus, and overall quality of life.
Creating a culture that supports and empowers carers is key. That means fostering understanding in our workplaces and communities, offering flexibility where possible, and encouraging open conversations about the realities of caring. Even small gestures like checking in, offering respite, or acknowledging someone’s efforts, can make a meaningful difference.

This Carers Week, let’s take time to celebrate carers, raise awareness, and continue building communities that recognise and uplift those who give so much of themselves to others.

When was the last time your team did something together?Not because they had to, but because it was fun? It’s easy to un...
14/10/2025

When was the last time your team did something together?
Not because they had to, but because it was fun?

It’s easy to underestimate the value of shared experiences. But those moments of laughter, learning, teamwork, or even friendly competition often become the glue that holds culture together.

People who enjoy working with each other communicate better, support each other more, and create workplaces that feel good to be part of.

Culture isn’t built by chance, it’s built through connection.

Leadership is a daily balancing act. Managers, team leads, and department heads are constantly called on to be strategis...
08/10/2025

Leadership is a daily balancing act. Managers, team leads, and department heads are constantly called on to be strategists, coaches, mediators, and motivators. They're the first point of contact in times of uncertainty, and the source of stability when everything else is shifting. Yet beneath that expectation lies a simple truth: leaders are human, too.
Behind every difficult decision or high-stakes conversation is a leader managing competing priorities - juggling empathy with accountability and doing their best to support both their people and the business. It’s a role that demands a lot - and can often feel lonely at the top.
Whether it’s a single tough moment or a pattern you’re trying to shift, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Work Happy’s Manager Support helps leaders show up with confidence - not because they have all the answers, but because they have the support they need to find them.
Because when leaders feel supported, the entire teams benefit.

Read our full article for scenarios when Managers can use Manager Support: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/manager-support-helping-leaders-lead-confidence-workhappyaustralia-ezpsc

What do you say when someone in your team says, “I’m not okay”?Managers aren’t counsellors. But they are listeners, ment...
07/10/2025

What do you say when someone in your team says, “I’m not okay”?

Managers aren’t counsellors. But they are listeners, mentors, and first responders in the workplace.
Our Accidental Counselling Training helps managers handle tough conversations with empathy and clarity, reducing stress for both sides.

Give your managers the confidence to handle these moments with care by recognising distress early, responding calmly, and knowing when to refer on.

✨ Day 1 of our 14-Day Self-Care Challenge ✨Today’s challenge: Connect with someone who inspires you.I had the privilege ...
24/09/2025

✨ Day 1 of our 14-Day Self-Care Challenge ✨
Today’s challenge: Connect with someone who inspires you.
I had the privilege of connecting with our Director Rose, while she was in the Sydney office. Hearing her feedback, wisdom, and life experiences, and getting to know more of her story, was an absolute privilege. 💙
Thank you, Rose, for your insights and vision with me! 🙏

Who will you connect with today?

We Challenge You! To Look After Yourself More!We’d love to invite you (and your team) to take part in our 14-Day Self-Ca...
19/09/2025

We Challenge You! To Look After Yourself More!

We’d love to invite you (and your team) to take part in our 14-Day Self-Care Challenge! For two weeks, you’ll do one small action from our self-care list each day - simple steps that build healthier habits and a stronger mindset.
You’re welcome to share the challenge with friends, family, neighbours or colleagues, and even challenge them to join you. You can also choose to celebrate your accomplishments publicly on social media, or keep them personal - it’s entirely up to you.
Sometimes the smallest daily actions make the biggest difference. Are you in?

Yours in Smiles,
The Work Happy Team

✨ Great energy in the room last week! Our onsite EAP Awareness Session sparked so many thoughtful conversations. Proud t...
18/09/2025

✨ Great energy in the room last week! Our onsite EAP Awareness Session sparked so many thoughtful conversations. Proud to support the team at Foodbank NSW & ACT building a supportive and productive workplace culture together. 💪

“It’s not about avoiding difficult conversations, it’s about having the confidence to face them with calm and clarity.”M...
18/09/2025

“It’s not about avoiding difficult conversations, it’s about having the confidence to face them with calm and clarity.”

Most employees don’t realise they’re already acting as counsellors.
Every day, people are faced with others who are stressed, emotional, or overwhelmed, whether that’s colleagues, customers, patients, family members, organisational partners, or consultants.
These moments can feel confronting, especially when you’re trying to manage your own responsibilities.

Here’s the truth: you may not think you need counselling skills in these situations… but you do. And that’s where Accidental Counsellor training comes in.
We call them “accidental counsellors” because employees at every level are often thrust into conversations where someone is upset, distressed, or in crisis. Without the right training, it’s easy to feel unsure, helpless, or even say the wrong thing.

With the right tools, though, the benefits are powerful:
• Confidence – knowing how to respond calmly and effectively.
• Healthy boundaries – offering support without absorbing the other person’s stress.
• Practical strategies – using safe body language, active listening, and helpful guidance.
• Safer interactions – because responding well in emotional moments builds trust, safety, and stronger relationships.

Be aware that any emotion usually shifts within 7 minutes. It does not normally get worse in this time period, unless there are underlying mental health issues, in which case the person could be referred for professional help or EAP counselling.

At Work Happy, our E-Learning and online Accidental Counsellor programs are designed for employees across every role and sector. Whether you work with colleagues, clients, patients, or partners, you’ll gain practical skills to navigate those difficult conversations with confidence.
You don’t have to be a therapist to support others. You just need the right tools. And that’s exactly what Accidental Counsellor training provides.

Ready to equip your people for the tough moments?
Connect with us at Work Happy to learn more.

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Work Happy is an industry leading Provider in Workplace Support and Development that has been supporting organisations and individuals for over 15 years. Our key program, Work Happy focuses on providing specialised tailored solutions that are as unique and individual as the companies and people we have supported. Our program is based on a holistic, proactive, collaborative intervention model in EAP, Wellbeing and Workplace Happiness.

Our clients who have gone on to being our biggest advocates have included pharmaceutical, allied health services, community support services and city councils, just to name a few.

A registered national member of the EAPAA (Employee Assistance Professional Association of Australasia) and currently New South Wales Representative, we are committed to providing innovative and success driven results for our clients that create positive change for the individual, team and company.