This Month from Your Employee Assistance Program: August 2026

August 17, 2026

TELUS Health is the Employee Assistance Program provider for Columbia University. TELUS Health offers free or discounted services to support your personal success and help with everyday challenges.

Join us this week for an exclusive webinar on how workplace belonging shapes employee behaviors, beliefs, and performance outcomes. Also, a new podcast featuring the author of The Worry Solution offers strategies for changing bad worry habits into good ones and letting go of stress.

Upcoming Exclusive Columbia University Webinar

Fostering a Sense of Belonging
Hosted by Columbia University Benefits
Thursday, August 20: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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This session explores how workplace belonging shapes employee behavior, beliefs, and performance. Drawing on research, including findings from Harvard Business Review, participants will learn how strong workplace connections can increase job performance by 56%, reduce turnover risk by 50%, and decrease sick days by 75%. Participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for fostering inclusive environments, strengthening team connections, and creating a workplace where employees can thrive.

On-Demand TELUS Health Podcast

Worry Not Podcast
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In this podcast, The Worry Solution author Dr. Martin Rossman explores the difference between "good" and "bad" worry and how worry can contribute to stress. Learn practical strategies for changing unproductive worry habits, focusing on what you can control, and cultivating greater calm and confidence.

Did You Know?

August is National Wellness Month, an opportunity to prioritize healthy habits, manage stress, and practice digital wellness by setting healthy technology boundaries.

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