Resource Guide for Supervisors
How Can EAP be a
Resource for Supervisors
Supervisor's Work
Problem Checklist
What to
do When an Employee is Depressed
Top 10 Tips for
Dealing with Employee Problem Behavior
University of Maine Alcohol & Drug Policies
FrontLine: Newsletters for Supervisors -
the
practical and useful resource that answers many questions and
addresses concerns that Supervisors/Managers may encounter with
their employees.
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April 2013
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Encouraging
more positive communication among one's employees.
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What can
supervisors do to encourage employees to make positive
changes without threatening them?
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The
advantages of being able to admit one's mistakes
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What can or
should supervisors do to support employees facing furloughs?
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The numerous positive ripple
effects of an EAP
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March 2013
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What are
the most common complaints employees have against their
supervisors?
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How can I
inspire employees to maximize their performance?
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Dealing
with employees who regard referral to EAP as a punitive step
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How to help
an employee who is too shy to speak in public when it is
part of the job
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Employees who "cyberloaf" (use
the Internet excessively for personal purposes) on the job
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February 2013
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Why do some
supervisors not refer employees to the EAP, despite being
trained to do so?
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Does
demonstrating sympathy towards and under-performing employee
undermine a supervisor's authority?
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"Denial" in
employees with drug or alcohol problems
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How to find
out what motivates employees
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How to recognize symptoms of
dependence on painkillers
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January 2013
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Helping
employees cope with the loss of a major contract
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Employees
who drink alcohol at lunch time, but do not appear to be
under the influence
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How to
develop "soft skills" needed to be a successful supervisor
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Distributing assignments fairly amongst employees when a
supervisor does not necessarily trust all employees equally
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How important is social
competence in the workplace?
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December 2012
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Balancing
the positive and negative effects of competition in the
workplace
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Are there
signs to indicate whether an employee might be dealing
drugs?
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Inhalant
abuse in the workplace
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Encouraging
employees to share their concerns with supervisors, not just
their peers
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Employees who intimidate
others, causing their ideas to be suppressed
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November 2012
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How long
should I continue to recommend the EAP to an employee for an
ongoing domestic problem when the employee has not followed
my recommendation?
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Socializing
on the job - beneficial, or a distraction?
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The
importance of remaining focused on performance issues, and
insisting on change
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Managing
workplace negativity
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The importance of maintaining
respectful behavior in the workplace
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October 2012
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What is "presenteeism,"
and how should one deal with it?
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Identifying
signs of impairment due to drug or alcohol use
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Developing
relationships and trust among the employees one supervises
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Practicing
appreciation and gratitude as a team-building exercise
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Should body language that
appears resistant during performance correction be
documented?
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September 2012
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How does
domestic violence impact the workplace?
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How can I
become more trusting of my employees, and less controlling?
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Valuing
diversity in the workplace
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How to
motivate employees without being perceived as a bully
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Ways to encourage employees to
use emotional intelligence when dealing with customers
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August 2012
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Is it
appropriate to ask the EAP's opinion as to whether to issue
a disciplinary action?
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What causes
people to enable coworkers who use illicit substances?
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Balancing
compassion with effective leadership
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Employees
who are great workers but bad collaborators
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Dealing with an employee with
a naturally grumpy personality
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July 2012
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Employees
who are reluctant to share their heavy workloads
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What issues
adversely affect supervisors' motivation to refer employees
to the EAP?
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What is the
most important leadership skill?
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Do
assessments of employees for emotional intelligence or other
aptitudes fall within the scope of the EAP?
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Creating a work culture where
employees are passionate and excited about what they do
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June 2012
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Accommodating employees who are suffering from Postraumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Can a
supervisor help a employee who fears success?
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The impact
of financial problems on productivity
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How can I
motivate employees to consider using the EAP?
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Are symptoms of burnout
measurable or documentable?
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May 2012
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How to cope
when one does not think that one is cut out to be a manager
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Is manager
partly to blame for employee's inability to stick with an
alcoholism treatment program?
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The
disadvantages of those in leadership behaving as peers with
their supervisees
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Dealing
with an excellent worker with an absenteeism issue
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How to encourage employees to
use their supervisor as a resource
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April 2012
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Dealing
with workplace politics
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How
important is it for a manager to be approachable?
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Stereotypes, misconceptions and falsehoods associated with
the supervisor's role
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Helping
employees find more meaning and fulfillment in their jobs
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Identifying burnout and
seeking help
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March 2012
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Is written
correction and documentation sufficient, or do I really need
to meet with employees in person?
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How can EAP
help me as a supervisor?
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What are
the most common bullying behaviors in the workplace?
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Can I solve
the issue of a troublesome employee by giving him/her
assignments that will cause him/her to quit?
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Is it really a bad thing to
micromanage my employees?
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February 2012
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Can
off-duty marijuana use be increasing on-the-job accidents?
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Anger
management in the workplace
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A
supervisor's role in preventing workplace bullying
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Helping an
employee find his or her "gift"
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Holding employees accountable
without provoking them to defensiveness
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January 2012
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The crucial
role of the supervisor-supervisee relationship
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Maintaining
a positive work culture
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Feelings of
guilt after losing an employee to a drug overdose
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Dealing
with an employee who tries to intimidate by referencing
legal matters
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The role of the EAP in the use
of employee mental health benefits
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December 2011
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Does
defensiveness about alcoholism indicate an alcohol problem?
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The role of
praise in motivating employees
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How can I
identify whether my employees are too stressed?
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Labeling an
employee as "passive-aggressive"
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How can a supervisor become
more approachable?
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November 2011
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Stepping
into the shoes of a highly respected leader
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How can I
motivate/inspire my employees?
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What is the
difference between stress and pressure?
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The effect
of economic downturns on employee safety and wellness
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Learning how to manage
difficult employees
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October 2011
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Employees
who are not a good fit for the position
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Adopting a
collaborative approach to supervision
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Communication difficulties in the workplace
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Managing
change in a way that reduces employee stress
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Acquiring leadership skills by
observing effective leaders
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September 2011
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Supervisor
referrals to the EAP
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Effective
use of praise
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Effective
delegation
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"High
Maintenance" employees
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Can the EAP be used as a
witness to a disciplinary meeting?
