EMPAC

04/02/2026

Did you know 54% of team members reported experiencing some level of quiet cracking?

This is not quiet quitting, when staff deliberately reduce their efforts on projects. It's staff who maintain performance metrics, but are extremely unhappy and mentally detached. They feel undervalued, unappreciated, and/or stuck.

What should you do as a team leader? Here are our suggestions:

- Cut 20%: Take time with staff members. Critically review projects/tasks and remove 20% of their low-impact work. Do these items really need to be done? Can they wait until larger, more impactful projects are completed?
- Pump Up Check-ins: Ask your staff at least once per day – do they need anything – questions, comments, suggestions. Focus on clarity and workload.
- Positive Coaching: Create a culture where mistakes or missing the mark on projects are met with coaching rather than penalties. You'll prevent fear-based isolation that leads to cracking.

Need more help dealing with quiet cracking? Reach out today: https://empac-eap.com/request-a-quote/.

03/31/2026

One of the biggest myths about an EAP?

“That my employer will know.”

Empac services are confidential within legal guidelines.

Your privacy matters.

Your wellbeing matters.

You matter.

Your employer is invested in your success and we are here to support! Call us today to take advantage of services that are free and confidential to you! 💙

📱 Call: 316-265-9922

💬 Text: 316-710-7374

🌐 Visit: www.empac-eap.com

📧 Email: empac@empac-eap.com

03/26/2026

Are leaders overestimating their impact? 📊

This recent Gallup article highlights a critical insight:

👉 https://www.gallup.com/workplace/703379/accountability-leadership-greatest-weakness.aspx?

According to Gallup, less than half of leaders say they excel at creating accountability—and managers rate them even lower.

Leaders consistently rate themselves significantly higher than their teams do across key competencies like communication, relationships, and leading change.

That gap isn’t just perception—it’s performance.

📉 When accountability is weak, clarity drops

📉 When clarity drops, engagement follows

📈 But when leaders create strong accountability, employees are 3x more likely to be engaged!

At empac, we help organizations close this gap.

Through consultation, leadership training, and coaching, we support leaders in:

✔ Setting clear expectations

✔ Building consistent accountability

✔ Strengthening communication and trust

✔ Leading teams with alignment—not assumption

Because leadership isn’t what you intend—it’s what your team experiences. Are you curious how your team would respond?

📩 Connect with us to learn more:

🌐 www.empac-eap.com

📧 empac@empac-eap.com

📞 316-265-9922

03/24/2026

Did you know that money concerns are one of the top stressors for employees? As tax season is in the final stages, remember to lean into your employee assistance program for support!

Empac offers support for:

💰 Financial consultation

📊 Budgeting guidance

📈 Estate planning support

Reducing financial stress can improve overall wellbeing and often something that is ignored. Let’s focus on this, together, reach out!

📞 Call Us: 316-265-9922

📱 Text Us: 316-710-7374

📧 Email: empac@empac-eap.com

🌐 Website: www.empac-eap.com

EAP Employee Assistance Programs: Mental Health and Well-being Solutions Your employees are at the heart of your business. We protect your most valuable asset through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to equip and empower your employees. Help them overcome the challenges impacting t...

03/19/2026

Building strong organizations takes more than just making it through the week.

It's about finding the resources for you and your team to truly thrive in and outside of the workplace.

This month, we celebrate our incredible partners who mark another year of growth. They seek our expert assistance when they need to boost resilience or try new ways to support each other during a challenging season.

We are proud to stand beside these exceptional organizations as they celebrate their anniversaries.

Join us in congratulating them -- and tell us how you prioritize your team's mental health and wellness.

03/17/2026

✨ Employee Spotlight ✨

At empac, our people are the heart of what we do—and today we’re proud to highlight one of our incredible team members! Learn more about Kim Lake, one of our administrative assistants below!

💬 From her supervisor, Anita Downs:

Kim is often the very first connection members have with our office, and she has such a natural way of making people feel comfortable, heard, and supported from the start. Her empathy and calm presence truly set the tone for a positive experience. Kim brings strong organization and consistency to her role, helping ensure processes stay on track and members are cared for thoughtfully and professionally. Kim is also committed to her own growth, actively participating in additional trainings and continuing to build her skills so she can serve others even more effectively. One thing I admire about Kim is her commitment to balance. She prioritizes her health and self-care, setting healthy boundaries and modeling the importance of sustainability in the work we do. Her professionalism, compassion, organization, and dedication make a meaningful difference every single day.

👋 Get to know Kim Lake:

What are your hobbies and how did you get into them?

Cooking/baking is something I have always enjoyed. My mom cooked nearly all of our meals, and I try to do the same. Walking/working out has been a part of my life for many years. I get so many benefits from it: eases anxiety, I feel better and have a clearer mind and better attitude. Volunteer work through church and community: I enjoy helping people where I can and feel a calling to do so as much as I can.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I don't have a specific place. I like to travel to new places but always prefer the outdoors. Anywhere with consistent weather so we can enjoy nature. Also prefer quieter places as opposed to busy cities.

What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?

Honestly, the best advice for me always come from the word of God. Love and honor Him with all your heart and Love others before self.

👏 Join us in celebrating her and the impact she makes every day!

03/13/2026

Your organization may feel increased pressure in 2026 to curb expenses. This may force you to look at the most expensive operational aspect of an organization – staffing.

Maybe you've been contemplating fewer supervisors and experimenting with flat or leaderless structures.

Before going any further, keep these top tips in mind:

- Create Clarity, Not Confusion: Leadership still provides the vision, and teams need to align their efforts. How are you ensuring progress and sustaining team morale?

- Empower Decision-Making: Effective leaders delegate authority and knowledge, enabling timely and confident decisions - no matter where your seat is in the organization.

- Unite Around Shared Goals: Communicate a clear purpose for each project and how it ties to the organization's overall goals.

- Address Dysfunction Head-On: Trust, accountability, and results flourish when leaders actively tackle team conflicts and dynamics.

Leadership is about inspiring and guiding others toward excellence, growth, and resilience. Need more help in efficiently managing your team? Reach out today: https://empac-eap.com/request-a-quote/.

03/11/2026

🎓 Earn Continuing Education Credits While Strengthening Workplace Wellness!

Empac Employee Assistance Program is hosting a Continuing Education Training geared for Educators focused on practical tools to support mental health, resilience, su***de awareness and intervention, as well as, substance awareness in schools and workplaces.

📅 June 2, 2026

⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

☕ Coffee & Breakfast included

Training topics include:

✔ Mental Wellness in the Workplace

✔ Intro to Alcohol & Drugs

✔ Su***de Awareness & Intervention

✔ Building Resilience

This interactive training is designed to equip educators and professionals with knowledge and strategies they can immediately apply to support students, colleagues, and themselves.

📩 Interested? Details outlined on the flyer below or simply send us an email: training@empac-eap.com

We look forward to learning with you and continuing the conversation around mental wellness and prevention in our community.

Not an educator but perhaps you know one, please share!

***dePrevention

03/09/2026

The Working Well Conference is one of a kind in the state of Kansas, bringing together the top health promotion experts to focus on what works in worksite wellness. The Health & Wellness Coalition of Wichita began organizing the conference twenty-one years ago to help worksites better understand the value of wellness programs and provide tools necessary to make their programs successful.

The goal on April 10th is for individuals to leave the conference with a renewed focus and energy to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of each organization’s most important resource – their people. The 2026 theme, Rooted in Strength: Thriving in Any Environment, captures the essence of what makes organizations like yours successful-staying grounded in purpose, resilient through change, and ready to adapt, grow, and lead in any situation. As you can see from these Facebook the 20th annual conference was a huge success!

Click https://hwcwichita.org/worksite-wellness/working-well-conference/ to learn more and register.

03/05/2026

Have you been working on fostering resilience in your workplace?

We recently shared some high-level tips about how to grow and elevate it as part of your daily life – whether in or out of the office. Need some inspiration to keep going? Here a quick tip:

Clarify personal values: Work with people you love, trust, and who support you and each other. Outside work, think about how you want to experience and be experienced in the world. How would people describe your legacy? What are your behaviors that show your personal values? When you identify this behavior, you can create your personal mission statement.

Watch for more from us about resilience in future social media posts – how to sustain it and why it matters. Looking for help now? Reach out today: https://empac-eap.com/request-a-quote/.

03/03/2026

For almost 50 years, organizations have turned to empac to support their employees' mental health, wellness, training, leadership development, and more.

We are excited to highlight new members that have joined the empac eap community to continue this tradition!

Welcome Pyxis, All States Home Improvement, and OneSource Technology!

We are honored they have chosen to invest in their employees' wellbeing and workplace culture. That kind of leadership speaks volumes.

Thank you, Pyxis, All States Home Improvement, and OneSource Technology for your trust and partnership — we look forward to supporting your groups as they thrive both personally and professionally!

Empac community-help us welcome these wonderful groups, share a comment, give this a like and take a peek at their company page to learn more about who they are and what they do! 👇

Are you ready to help your team thrive in 2026? Reach out today: https://empac-eap.com/request-a-quote/

02/26/2026

Join us in celebrating 13 organizations marking their anniversaries of partnering with us to help their teams cultivate resilience through empac's expert counseling, training, leadership coaching, and more.

What an amazing opportunity we have to positively impact their lives, both in and outside of the workplace.

Are you looking for a trusted partner to help your team thrive? Reach out today: https://empac-eap.com/request-a-quote/.