The EAP Assist Peer to Peer Workplace Wellbeing Recognition Program encourages employees to recognise colleagues for behaviours that contribute to a healthier, safer and more supportive workplace. The emphasis is not simply on performance or achievement but to recognise the everyday behaviours that help people feel connected, supported, valued and psychologically safe.
Recognition Award
While peer recognition remains the primary reward for employees EAP Assist will also recognize one Workplace Wellbeing Champion bi-monthly with a $1000 award.
The program aims to support the following twelve areas:
- Strengthen connection and belonging
- Encourage positive workplace behaviours
- Make wellbeing part of everyday workplace culture
- Recognise employees who support their colleagues
- Encourage help-seeking and early support
- Reinforce psychologically safe behaviours
- Celebrate small actions, not just major achievements
- Give employees a voice in recognising one another
- Provide organisations with meaningful wellbeing insights
- Recognise the behaviours that help people thrive.
The Program will recognize six main wellbeing categories over the next twelve months
Employees will be able to nominate colleagues across six categories, one category bi-monthly, and you will be reminded to do so when receiving our daily wellness posts.
- Care
“You made a difference to someone’s day.”
Recognises people who demonstrate genuine care and consideration for colleagues. Examples include:
- Checking in on someone
- Offering practical support
- Listening without judgement
- Supporting someone going through a difficult period
- Connection
“You helped people feel they belong.”
Recognises behaviours that build relationships and inclusion. Examples include:
- Welcoming a new employee
- Bringing people together
- Including someone who may have been left out
- Creating opportunities for team connection
- Wellbeing
“You helped create a healthier way of working.”
Recognises people who actively contribute to workplace wellbeing. Examples include:
- Supporting healthy boundaries
- Promoting work-life balance
- Encouraging colleagues to access support
- Initiating a wellbeing activity
- Psychological Safety
“You helped make it safe to speak up.”
Recognises behaviours that create an environment where people can express ideas, concerns and mistakes without fear of humiliation or retaliation. Examples include:
- Listening to a different viewpoint
- Encouraging someone to speak
- Responding constructively to mistakes
- Challenging disrespectful behaviour appropriately
- Kindness
“A small act can have a big impact.”
Recognises everyday acts of kindness. Examples include:
- Helping someone who is under pressure
- Giving encouragement
- Thanking someone
- Doing something thoughtful without being asked
Positive Leadership
“You helped others thrive.”
This category recognises anyone who demonstrates positive leadership through their behaviour. Examples include:
- Mentoring a colleague
- Helping someone develop confidence
- Sharing knowledge
- Helping a team navigate a difficult situation
