Worked on this with 2 other people for my Business Supervision Class. I will complete the 1yr certificate in Small Business during the summer semester of 2010.
When a colleague's mistakes negatively impact your work, there are several steps you should take. First, understand the root cause of the issue by determining if it is short-term or long-term. Then directly speak with your colleague privately and provide concrete examples of the impact. Offer help if needed. As a last resort, avoid working together in the future while maintaining a good relationship and not badmouthing the colleague.
Employer branding and employee assistance programsRohit Bedi
Employer branding is defined as a company's efforts to communicate what makes it a desirable place to work through the eyes of current and prospective employees. It involves creating an identity and managing the company's image as an employer. The goals are to attract top talent, have proud and motivated existing employees, and create a positive media image. This can help achieve competitive advantage through more and better job applicants, as well as increased productivity and retention of existing staff.
Employee Assistance Program EAP tools and resources catalog. EAP Training is difficult to find, but for over 20 years, EAPtools.com (now WorkExcel.com) has offered a growing list of Employee Assistance Program topics that you find above to help your EAP train employees, supervisors, and family members, and do so with brandable and editable materials that will help you protect your program while also reducing risk to the host organizations you serve. The valuable feature with WorkExcel.com's EAP training is your ability to brand the product with your logo for a more professional and original look. All training for EAP topics come in PowerPoint with sound, DVD, Web course for uploading to your web site, and Video in any format. If you are outside the USA and you direct employee assistance programme training, then you will find these topics perfectly suited for your purposes. We now about 60 topics but your long term goal is 500 topics. Your EAP program for employees will also be more financially valuable to purchasers with these topics in place because they prove that your services are "value-added" products that reduce risk. Frankly, it has been our opinion that a discount for property-causalty insurance should be requested for training employees in these EAP topics. Every employee counseling program can benefit from both supervisor training and employee training. You want to stay engaged with employees and workers. If you do not, your EAP utilization rate will suffer. When this happens, management starts thinking about contracting out the EAP for cheap. Don't let this happen to you. An (EAP) Employee Assistance program is only as good as its reach, utilization, and ability to gain supervisor referrals of the most difficult employees. Employees assistance program education supports the visibility of an organization's primary helping resource for stress management and resolving personal problems of employees. All employee assistance program services need outreach programs on a large variety of topics, and they need to trust this outreach technique and not expect any referrals as a result of training, but instead an increase in the number of employees referred to for personable problems as visibility become more top of mind among those in the workforce. Work-life assistance program will also benefit from the EAP training offered by WorkExcel.com.
This document provides an overview of employee assistance programs (EAPs) for professionals seeking to become EAP affiliates or learn more about EAP services. It defines EAPs and their core functions, including consultation, promotion of services, assessment, referral, and evaluation. The presentation reviews the history and evolution of EAPs, outlines key topics covered in EAP training and consulting, and discusses benefits to becoming an EAP professional, such as new referral sources and broadening skill sets. The overall document serves to educate attendees on the role and value of EAPs.
The document introduces an employee assistance program (EAP) that aims to help employees and their families resolve personal and work-related problems. The EAP offers free and confidential consultations with psychologists or social workers to discuss options and formulate action plans. Using an EAP can help reduce costs from issues like absenteeism and turnover while improving employee morale and productivity. Confidentiality is a key aspect of the voluntary program, which can help address a variety of life, social, emotional, and job-related issues.
PRESENTATION - Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)Marcelline Smith
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is designed to help public officers experiencing personal or professional problems by providing counseling and workshops. EAP services include counseling for issues like stress, family problems, substance abuse, and medical issues. Trained practitioners will provide confidential counseling up to six sessions per client. The EAP aims to improve worker productivity and morale by reducing absenteeism, sick leave, and turnover. Ministries will evaluate the EAP's success through customer satisfaction surveys and manager feedback. The EAP benefits the public service by enhancing professionalism and dealing with challenges before they affect work performance.
"An EAP, or employee assistance program, is a confidential, short term, counselling service for employees with personal problems that affect their work performance."
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and Employee Wellness Program (EWPs)Shakirah Rahman
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are employer-sponsored programs that help employees resolve personal issues like substance abuse, mental health problems, family issues, stress, and financial troubles that negatively impact work performance. EAPs aim to improve productivity by identifying problems early and getting employees back to work productively as soon as possible. Similarly, Employee Wellness Programs (EWPs) are employer initiatives to promote employee health by encouraging healthy behaviors like quitting smoking, managing weight and stress, and exercising more to prevent lifestyle-related issues from affecting work.
When a colleague's mistakes negatively impact your work, there are several steps you should take. First, understand the root cause of the issue by determining if it is short-term or long-term. Then directly speak with your colleague privately and provide concrete examples of the impact. Offer help if needed. As a last resort, avoid working together in the future while maintaining a good relationship and not badmouthing the colleague.
Employer branding and employee assistance programsRohit Bedi
Employer branding is defined as a company's efforts to communicate what makes it a desirable place to work through the eyes of current and prospective employees. It involves creating an identity and managing the company's image as an employer. The goals are to attract top talent, have proud and motivated existing employees, and create a positive media image. This can help achieve competitive advantage through more and better job applicants, as well as increased productivity and retention of existing staff.
Employee Assistance Program EAP tools and resources catalog. EAP Training is difficult to find, but for over 20 years, EAPtools.com (now WorkExcel.com) has offered a growing list of Employee Assistance Program topics that you find above to help your EAP train employees, supervisors, and family members, and do so with brandable and editable materials that will help you protect your program while also reducing risk to the host organizations you serve. The valuable feature with WorkExcel.com's EAP training is your ability to brand the product with your logo for a more professional and original look. All training for EAP topics come in PowerPoint with sound, DVD, Web course for uploading to your web site, and Video in any format. If you are outside the USA and you direct employee assistance programme training, then you will find these topics perfectly suited for your purposes. We now about 60 topics but your long term goal is 500 topics. Your EAP program for employees will also be more financially valuable to purchasers with these topics in place because they prove that your services are "value-added" products that reduce risk. Frankly, it has been our opinion that a discount for property-causalty insurance should be requested for training employees in these EAP topics. Every employee counseling program can benefit from both supervisor training and employee training. You want to stay engaged with employees and workers. If you do not, your EAP utilization rate will suffer. When this happens, management starts thinking about contracting out the EAP for cheap. Don't let this happen to you. An (EAP) Employee Assistance program is only as good as its reach, utilization, and ability to gain supervisor referrals of the most difficult employees. Employees assistance program education supports the visibility of an organization's primary helping resource for stress management and resolving personal problems of employees. All employee assistance program services need outreach programs on a large variety of topics, and they need to trust this outreach technique and not expect any referrals as a result of training, but instead an increase in the number of employees referred to for personable problems as visibility become more top of mind among those in the workforce. Work-life assistance program will also benefit from the EAP training offered by WorkExcel.com.
This document provides an overview of employee assistance programs (EAPs) for professionals seeking to become EAP affiliates or learn more about EAP services. It defines EAPs and their core functions, including consultation, promotion of services, assessment, referral, and evaluation. The presentation reviews the history and evolution of EAPs, outlines key topics covered in EAP training and consulting, and discusses benefits to becoming an EAP professional, such as new referral sources and broadening skill sets. The overall document serves to educate attendees on the role and value of EAPs.
The document introduces an employee assistance program (EAP) that aims to help employees and their families resolve personal and work-related problems. The EAP offers free and confidential consultations with psychologists or social workers to discuss options and formulate action plans. Using an EAP can help reduce costs from issues like absenteeism and turnover while improving employee morale and productivity. Confidentiality is a key aspect of the voluntary program, which can help address a variety of life, social, emotional, and job-related issues.
PRESENTATION - Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)Marcelline Smith
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is designed to help public officers experiencing personal or professional problems by providing counseling and workshops. EAP services include counseling for issues like stress, family problems, substance abuse, and medical issues. Trained practitioners will provide confidential counseling up to six sessions per client. The EAP aims to improve worker productivity and morale by reducing absenteeism, sick leave, and turnover. Ministries will evaluate the EAP's success through customer satisfaction surveys and manager feedback. The EAP benefits the public service by enhancing professionalism and dealing with challenges before they affect work performance.
"An EAP, or employee assistance program, is a confidential, short term, counselling service for employees with personal problems that affect their work performance."
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and Employee Wellness Program (EWPs)Shakirah Rahman
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are employer-sponsored programs that help employees resolve personal issues like substance abuse, mental health problems, family issues, stress, and financial troubles that negatively impact work performance. EAPs aim to improve productivity by identifying problems early and getting employees back to work productively as soon as possible. Similarly, Employee Wellness Programs (EWPs) are employer initiatives to promote employee health by encouraging healthy behaviors like quitting smoking, managing weight and stress, and exercising more to prevent lifestyle-related issues from affecting work.
The document discusses an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is an employer-sponsored service designed to help employees with personal or family problems. EAPs provide counseling and information services to address issues like mental health, substance abuse, marital problems, parenting, emotions, finances, and legal concerns. Approximately 20% of employees experience personal difficulties at any given time, which can negatively impact their work performance through absenteeism, mistakes, or decreased productivity. EAP services are available by telephone 24/7 and include counseling, medical advice, and information on legal, financial, and work-life issues. Using an EAP can benefit employers by improving productivity, reducing absenteeism and turnover, and lowering healthcare costs.
Focus on today's tasks rather than worrying about tomorrow. Procrastinators often fail to finish today's work while planning tomorrow's tasks. Maintaining focus on one task at a time is important. When employees abuse drugs or alcohol at work, it decreases their ability to concentrate on tasks and endangers others. Drug testing helps motivate employees to stay clean while at work so they can focus on tasks rather than dealing with emotional problems. Concentration and focus are necessary for companies to get the most value from their workers, so establishing standards like drug testing is important.
This document discusses employee assistance programs (EAPs), which are benefit programs intended to help employees deal with personal problems affecting their work. EAPs typically include assessment, short-term counseling, and referral services. They can help with issues like substance abuse, emotional distress, family/personal relationships, work/relationship issues, and concerns about aging parents. EAPs can cut costs by reducing turnover and ensuring DOT compliance. The cost of an EAP depends on the number of employees and level of utilization, ranging from $10-100 per employee annually.
The document describes an employee assistance program (EAP) that provides voluntary and confidential counseling services to employees experiencing personal problems that impact their work. The EAP is coordinated by occupational health sisters and offers short-term counseling as well as referrals to community resources. All employees can access EAP services, which are intended to help employees and be confidential, with information only shared between the employee and EAP coordinators.
Wellbeing- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has been designed as per the Indian Conditions and is scientifically proven program. Managed by professionals and qualified SME ensuring 100% outcome
The document discusses the benefits of implementing a drug-free workplace policy and drug testing program. It outlines how employee drug and alcohol abuse can increase costs through accidents, absenteeism, and reduced productivity. It also notes how a drug-free workplace culture benefits the business through lower costs, higher customer satisfaction and profits. The document encourages businesses to establish written drug-free policies, implement drug testing, and provide employee assistance programs to address substance abuse issues and create a healthier workplace and community.
The line between EAP and staff is often very distinct, for reasons of confidentiality. This presentation provides options for staff, supervisors and management to greater strengthen EAP usage, while maintaining confidentiality.
Overcoming mental health and addictions within community and the workplace is not easy. Learn simple tools that community and workplace leaders can use to combat common mental health and addiction issues.
This document discusses drug abuse and addiction. It defines a drug as any substance used for medical purposes and defines addiction as habitual and uncontrolled dependence on a substance. It classifies types of drugs and their examples and discusses how drug addiction often begins due to factors like curiosity, peer pressure, depression, or a desire for excitement. The document specifically examines tobacco and nicotine, noting tobacco's origins and the stimulant and relaxing effects of nicotine but also its risks like increased heart disease and reduced fetal growth. It also looks at alcohol, explaining reasons for drinking like social pressures or wanting to escape difficulties in life. The overall goal is to raise awareness of the harmful effects of drugs.
The most common drug is marijuana. Marijuana use is increasing while opium and cocaine use are decreasing. The year 2000 saw the highest rates of drug use according to the document.
This document summarizes the effects of various drugs on the body and behavior. It discusses how drugs affect neurotransmitters in the brain like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins. Specific drugs covered include cocaine, ecstasy, marijuana, heroin, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, and methamphetamine. Short-term and long-term effects are described for each drug. The document also discusses how drug addiction develops in the brain and provides tips to prevent drug use.
The document discusses drugs, drug abuse, and addiction. It defines drugs as substances that alter normal bodily functions when absorbed into the body. It notes that drug abuse is an intense desire to obtain increasing amounts of a substance and that drug dependence results in physical harm and behavioral issues over the long term. The document also shares the story of a teenager named Alby who abused drugs from ages 13 to 18 but was able to get treatment and now feels better about himself. It discusses surveys and activities conducted by students on these topics, including visiting a rehabilitation center.
This document discusses drugs and their effects. It defines a drug as any chemical that affects the body's functioning. It notes that heroin, alcohol, ecstasy, caffeine and nicotine are all forms of drugs. Drugs must pass through the body and into the brain to change brain cell functioning by interfering with neurotransmitters. Drugs can make people less aware and alert, and can relieve pain, but can also cause sleepiness, convulsions, comas and even death. Hard drugs are physically addictive and easy to overdose on, while soft drugs are not physically addictive. Illegal drugs are classified as Class A, B or C depending on their penalties for possession and dealing. The document provides signs that someone
- Drug addiction and abuse refers to the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for non-medical purposes. This includes both licit and illicit drugs.
- Addiction is compulsive drug use despite harm, while substance abuse refers to frequently using drugs like alcohol and inhalants that can be addictive.
- Dependence involves psychological need for a drug and physical tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. Addiction affects the reward pathway in the brain.
- Drug abuse has negative effects on individuals, families, and society through health issues, crime, and lost productivity.
Substance abuse in the workplace refers to the misuse of drugs or alcohol by employees while on the job. This issue can have negative consequences for both individuals and businesses.
When employees engage in alcohol or drug abuse, it can affect their productivity, decision-making, and overall job performance. It may also lead to accidents, injuries, and absenteeism.
This document discusses employer responsibilities and policies regarding substance abuse issues in the workplace. It covers safety obligations, the duty to accommodate disabilities, and balancing employee privacy rights. It also outlines signs of substance abuse, the range of use from recreational to dependence, and tolerance. Further, it describes workplace responses including assisting employees who self-disclose issues through EAP counseling or mandatory assessments for those who breach policies. The SAP process involves assessment, treatment referral, monitoring, and reporting to employers.
This document discusses job stress, its causes and effects. It notes that job stress occurs when job demands do not match an employee's capabilities. Common causes of stress include overwork, impending layoffs, job dissatisfaction and conflicts with managers or coworkers. Effects can include difficulties at work and home, increased medical costs for employers, and in rare cases even workplace violence. The document provides resources on assessing and managing stress.
This document provides an overview of job stress, its causes, and techniques for managing it. It discusses how job stress is defined, what can cause it such as difficult working conditions, relationships, and workload. It also outlines techniques for tackling job stress such as relaxation methods, changing negative thinking, and using social support. The document is authored by James E. Porter, the president of a stress management training company, and provides his background and expertise in dealing with job stress.
The document outlines the key components of a drug free workplace program, including a written substance abuse policy, employee education and training, supervisor training, drug testing, and an employee assistance program. It discusses commonly abused drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opioids, and amphetamines. The impact of substance abuse in the workplace is high costs due to accidents, absenteeism, and lost productivity. Drug free workplace programs can help identify substance abuse issues and help treat employees, resulting in estimated savings of $3-6 for every $1 spent on such programs.
The document outlines the key components of a drug free workplace program, including a written substance abuse policy, employee education and training, supervisor training, drug testing, and an employee assistance program. It discusses commonly abused drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opioids, and amphetamines. The impact of substance abuse in the workplace is high costs due to accidents, absenteeism, and lost productivity. Drug free workplace programs can help identify substance abuse issues and help treat employees, resulting in estimated savings of $3-6 for every $1 spent on such programs.
The document discusses an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is an employer-sponsored service designed to help employees with personal or family problems. EAPs provide counseling and information services to address issues like mental health, substance abuse, marital problems, parenting, emotions, finances, and legal concerns. Approximately 20% of employees experience personal difficulties at any given time, which can negatively impact their work performance through absenteeism, mistakes, or decreased productivity. EAP services are available by telephone 24/7 and include counseling, medical advice, and information on legal, financial, and work-life issues. Using an EAP can benefit employers by improving productivity, reducing absenteeism and turnover, and lowering healthcare costs.
Focus on today's tasks rather than worrying about tomorrow. Procrastinators often fail to finish today's work while planning tomorrow's tasks. Maintaining focus on one task at a time is important. When employees abuse drugs or alcohol at work, it decreases their ability to concentrate on tasks and endangers others. Drug testing helps motivate employees to stay clean while at work so they can focus on tasks rather than dealing with emotional problems. Concentration and focus are necessary for companies to get the most value from their workers, so establishing standards like drug testing is important.
This document discusses employee assistance programs (EAPs), which are benefit programs intended to help employees deal with personal problems affecting their work. EAPs typically include assessment, short-term counseling, and referral services. They can help with issues like substance abuse, emotional distress, family/personal relationships, work/relationship issues, and concerns about aging parents. EAPs can cut costs by reducing turnover and ensuring DOT compliance. The cost of an EAP depends on the number of employees and level of utilization, ranging from $10-100 per employee annually.
The document describes an employee assistance program (EAP) that provides voluntary and confidential counseling services to employees experiencing personal problems that impact their work. The EAP is coordinated by occupational health sisters and offers short-term counseling as well as referrals to community resources. All employees can access EAP services, which are intended to help employees and be confidential, with information only shared between the employee and EAP coordinators.
Wellbeing- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has been designed as per the Indian Conditions and is scientifically proven program. Managed by professionals and qualified SME ensuring 100% outcome
The document discusses the benefits of implementing a drug-free workplace policy and drug testing program. It outlines how employee drug and alcohol abuse can increase costs through accidents, absenteeism, and reduced productivity. It also notes how a drug-free workplace culture benefits the business through lower costs, higher customer satisfaction and profits. The document encourages businesses to establish written drug-free policies, implement drug testing, and provide employee assistance programs to address substance abuse issues and create a healthier workplace and community.
The line between EAP and staff is often very distinct, for reasons of confidentiality. This presentation provides options for staff, supervisors and management to greater strengthen EAP usage, while maintaining confidentiality.
Overcoming mental health and addictions within community and the workplace is not easy. Learn simple tools that community and workplace leaders can use to combat common mental health and addiction issues.
This document discusses drug abuse and addiction. It defines a drug as any substance used for medical purposes and defines addiction as habitual and uncontrolled dependence on a substance. It classifies types of drugs and their examples and discusses how drug addiction often begins due to factors like curiosity, peer pressure, depression, or a desire for excitement. The document specifically examines tobacco and nicotine, noting tobacco's origins and the stimulant and relaxing effects of nicotine but also its risks like increased heart disease and reduced fetal growth. It also looks at alcohol, explaining reasons for drinking like social pressures or wanting to escape difficulties in life. The overall goal is to raise awareness of the harmful effects of drugs.
The most common drug is marijuana. Marijuana use is increasing while opium and cocaine use are decreasing. The year 2000 saw the highest rates of drug use according to the document.
This document summarizes the effects of various drugs on the body and behavior. It discusses how drugs affect neurotransmitters in the brain like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins. Specific drugs covered include cocaine, ecstasy, marijuana, heroin, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, and methamphetamine. Short-term and long-term effects are described for each drug. The document also discusses how drug addiction develops in the brain and provides tips to prevent drug use.
The document discusses drugs, drug abuse, and addiction. It defines drugs as substances that alter normal bodily functions when absorbed into the body. It notes that drug abuse is an intense desire to obtain increasing amounts of a substance and that drug dependence results in physical harm and behavioral issues over the long term. The document also shares the story of a teenager named Alby who abused drugs from ages 13 to 18 but was able to get treatment and now feels better about himself. It discusses surveys and activities conducted by students on these topics, including visiting a rehabilitation center.
This document discusses drugs and their effects. It defines a drug as any chemical that affects the body's functioning. It notes that heroin, alcohol, ecstasy, caffeine and nicotine are all forms of drugs. Drugs must pass through the body and into the brain to change brain cell functioning by interfering with neurotransmitters. Drugs can make people less aware and alert, and can relieve pain, but can also cause sleepiness, convulsions, comas and even death. Hard drugs are physically addictive and easy to overdose on, while soft drugs are not physically addictive. Illegal drugs are classified as Class A, B or C depending on their penalties for possession and dealing. The document provides signs that someone
- Drug addiction and abuse refers to the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for non-medical purposes. This includes both licit and illicit drugs.
- Addiction is compulsive drug use despite harm, while substance abuse refers to frequently using drugs like alcohol and inhalants that can be addictive.
- Dependence involves psychological need for a drug and physical tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. Addiction affects the reward pathway in the brain.
- Drug abuse has negative effects on individuals, families, and society through health issues, crime, and lost productivity.
Substance abuse in the workplace refers to the misuse of drugs or alcohol by employees while on the job. This issue can have negative consequences for both individuals and businesses.
When employees engage in alcohol or drug abuse, it can affect their productivity, decision-making, and overall job performance. It may also lead to accidents, injuries, and absenteeism.
This document discusses employer responsibilities and policies regarding substance abuse issues in the workplace. It covers safety obligations, the duty to accommodate disabilities, and balancing employee privacy rights. It also outlines signs of substance abuse, the range of use from recreational to dependence, and tolerance. Further, it describes workplace responses including assisting employees who self-disclose issues through EAP counseling or mandatory assessments for those who breach policies. The SAP process involves assessment, treatment referral, monitoring, and reporting to employers.
This document discusses job stress, its causes and effects. It notes that job stress occurs when job demands do not match an employee's capabilities. Common causes of stress include overwork, impending layoffs, job dissatisfaction and conflicts with managers or coworkers. Effects can include difficulties at work and home, increased medical costs for employers, and in rare cases even workplace violence. The document provides resources on assessing and managing stress.
This document provides an overview of job stress, its causes, and techniques for managing it. It discusses how job stress is defined, what can cause it such as difficult working conditions, relationships, and workload. It also outlines techniques for tackling job stress such as relaxation methods, changing negative thinking, and using social support. The document is authored by James E. Porter, the president of a stress management training company, and provides his background and expertise in dealing with job stress.
The document outlines the key components of a drug free workplace program, including a written substance abuse policy, employee education and training, supervisor training, drug testing, and an employee assistance program. It discusses commonly abused drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opioids, and amphetamines. The impact of substance abuse in the workplace is high costs due to accidents, absenteeism, and lost productivity. Drug free workplace programs can help identify substance abuse issues and help treat employees, resulting in estimated savings of $3-6 for every $1 spent on such programs.
The document outlines the key components of a drug free workplace program, including a written substance abuse policy, employee education and training, supervisor training, drug testing, and an employee assistance program. It discusses commonly abused drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opioids, and amphetamines. The impact of substance abuse in the workplace is high costs due to accidents, absenteeism, and lost productivity. Drug free workplace programs can help identify substance abuse issues and help treat employees, resulting in estimated savings of $3-6 for every $1 spent on such programs.
The document discusses several human resource and employee welfare policies that companies should consider including in an employee handbook, such as policies around attendance, sick leave, drugs and alcohol, sexual harassment, and workplace violence. It provides examples of different approaches companies take to addressing issues like AIDS/HIV in the workplace and monitoring employee health. It also notes that policies should be guidelines and keeping them simple is best.
Emergence of mental health as a threat to business profitabilityDamien Foo
Employee mental health guide for HR professionals. If your employee engagement program does not address mental health, it's time you found one that does.
The document discusses evidence-based supported employment (SE) practices for improving employment outcomes for homeless individuals with disabilities. It describes the core features of SE, including integrating employment services with treatment teams, having no employment exclusions, focusing on competitive community jobs based on client preferences, and providing long-term ongoing supports. Research shows SE following these principles leads to significantly higher employment rates than traditional models.
SPECIAL GROUPS IN ORGANISATIONAL COUNSELLINGANCYBS
This document discusses special groups that may require organizational counseling, including employees with family problems and those with alcoholism or drug abuse. It notes that workplace counseling can help address work-life conflicts faced by employees with family issues by helping them set boundaries and find support. The document also outlines signs of alcoholism, such as an inability to control drinking despite issues, as well as how substance abuse negatively impacts work through increased absenteeism and lower productivity. It provides recommendations for how employers can address substance abuse issues through employee education programs, drug testing, and ensuring supervisors are aware of assistance policies and programs.
The Whole Life / Whole Organisation, Next Gen Approach to Risk ManagementCardinus Risk Management
This document discusses a whole life/whole organization approach to reducing risks, costs, and claims while improving performance, brand, and quality of life. It involves fusing health, HR, and business disciplines at the individual, team, and organizational levels using analytics. This holistic approach considers personal, work environment, and extra-job factors that influence health, well-being, and work performance. It emphasizes personal wellness management and developing capabilities for high performance and strong consumer connectivity. Metrics are provided on risks, attendance, productivity, and more to assess individual and organizational wellness, motivation, and performance.
Substance abuse in the workplace ppt (sflpp version)oliviaenny
This document outlines a state loss prevention program on substance abuse in the workplace. It discusses the scope and costs of substance abuse, how alcohol and drugs impair job performance, and how to recognize substance abuse problems. It also covers company policies on substance abuse, including prohibiting drug and alcohol possession and being under the influence at work. The document encourages understanding substance abuse risks, getting help for problems, and addressing issues promptly to maintain workplace safety and productivity.
Doing the same job every day, economic uncertainties, changes in job position, or traditional routines in an employee's life can cause "burnout syndrome." In this case, it reduces the work efficiency.
The document discusses stress in the workplace and provides strategies for managing it. It defines stress and identifies sources of stress like workload, lack of breaks, and long hours. Both positive (eustress) and negative (distress) stress are described. The relationship between stress and job performance is shown, with low and high stress impacting performance. Ways to identify and understand stress are presented, along with how personality relates to responding to stress. The physical, emotional, and behavioral effects of stress are outlined. Strategies for managing stress include removing or withdrawing from stressors, changing stress perceptions, controlling stress consequences, and receiving social support. Specific stress management techniques are proposed.
This document discusses performance appraisal, stress management, and the findings of a survey on these topics. The key points are:
1) A survey found that most respondents felt performance management was clearly defined, but some did not. It suggested improving communication and feedback to address this.
2) The survey also found not all factors impacting performance were considered in appraisals. It recommended regularly gathering employee feedback to improve the system.
3) Respondents were unclear if their performance improved due to the system or other factors. The suggestion was to better communicate with employees about their performance.
This document discusses the harmful effects of substance abuse in the workplace. It notes that 10% of U.S. workers abuse drugs or alcohol, costing over $50 billion annually in lost productivity. Substance abusers are generally less productive, make more mistakes, have more accidents, and are responsible for 40-47% of industrial and occupational accidents. The document outlines company policies for addressing substance abuse, including written policies prohibiting drugs and alcohol in the workplace, awareness programs, disciplinary actions, and rehabilitation assistance. It describes signs of abuse for various substances and provides guidance on recognizing and handling problems.
The document discusses reasons why team members may not do what they are supposed to do and provides solutions. It identifies 10 common reasons including not knowing why or how to do a task, disagreeing with priorities, or being punished for good performance. It recommends clearly communicating expectations and priorities, providing training, rewarding good performance, and removing unintended punishments to increase engagement and productivity.
Psychologist Frederick Herzberg conducted a study asking people to describe satisfying and dissatisfying job experiences to determine factors that influence job satisfaction. He identified two sets of factors: motivators related to job satisfaction like achievement, recognition, responsibility and maintenance factors related to job dissatisfaction like company policies, supervision quality, relationships and work conditions. Managers can motivate employees by providing opportunities for achievement and growth to satisfy higher needs, while maintaining employees by addressing lower level needs through job security and fair treatment.
2. Employees' will have overbearing stress and trouble in their personal life at some point. Some of these employees will turn to drugs or alcohol to face the problem.
3. Every business must address this issue and have options available to its employees. Educational efforts such as D.A.R.E were put into place for students with the same concept. The same educational effort should be included as a deterrent in company training. Substance Abuse is a reality
4. An employee Your co-worker The employer The customer Family Friends Who does Substance Abuse Affect?
5. Productivity loss Cost to company Danger to co-workers and the employee Loss of respect from peers Trust among peers and from supervisor Damaged reputation Risk of termination Problems Substance Abuse Causes
6. Implement a detailed drug free workplace initiative Offer EAP assistance to employees Require mandatory drug testing randomly What Steps can be Taken?
7. People become worn down physically and emotionally from life's challenges Normal behavior deteriorates User becomes defensive and angry over small issues Trouble coping with day to day issues Effects on the substance abuser
8. How the supervisor handles a substance abuser is critical Jumping to a conclusion and offering no help is counter-productive Get information How is the employee behaving? Get accounts on changes in attitude Confront employee in a professional manner and have a witness Work with employee to get help Offer EAP assistance Assure that if the employee gets help, they will have a job when they are back on their feet (within reason) What is the Supervisor to do?
9. Employees who are normally productive and are going through a rough patch have assistance available to them. EAP offers a hand to those who need help getting back on track with their lives through counseling. Help is available !!
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