Checking in on a Colleague – RUOK? (Part 2)
In Part 1 we looked at the signs to look for that might indicate that someone may need some extra support. Simple steps to talk to a colleague who’s not OK. Getting ready to ask 1 Be ready – Are you in a good headspace? Are you willing to genuinely listen? Can you give as much time as needed? 2 Be prepared – Remember that you won’t have all the answers (which is OK). Listening is one of the most important things you can do. If someone is talking about personal struggles this can be difficult and they might get emotional, embarrassed or upset. 3 Pick your moment – Have you chosen somewhere that is relatively private and…