Career Transition Guides – paper 8: Crises and career shocks
Find out how to support people experiencing crises and unanticipated events.
Contributed by National Mental Health Commission.
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About this resource
Career shocks and unanticipated events (such as the death of a loved one, divorce or separation, work or personal crises, or disaster events) can cause significant distress. They can trigger individuals to review their career and seek a new path by changing employment or undertaking further education. They can lead to disengagement within the workplace, a move to a different office or location, or changes in routines and responsibilities (e.g. becoming a carer).
The guide outlines ways organisations can support people experiencing crises and career shocks, and things these workers can do to support themselves.
This guide explores 2 case studies:
- How Westpac supported workers and customers experiencing floods in Queensland and New South Wales
- How Viva Energy supported a worker experiencing domestic violence.
Both case studies include tips and advice for others.
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