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Health and Wellness in the Workplace, 2006.
An analysis of how health and wellness is not just beneficial to the employee but also to the employer.
1,116 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper examines the importance of healthy and content employees to the employer and the workplace in general. It discusses how appropriate immunization, prenatal care, screening and behavioral counseling can reduce disability; extend the span of healthy life and lower unnecessary losses in worker productivity.
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"Organized health promotion programs began in the late 1970s. The first generation of programs was limited in scope. They were aimed at detecting and preventing the major killers: coronary heart disease and cancer. Second generation programs include health promotion, human resource development, and integrating existing employee assistance programs into comprehensive programs (Blanchard & Tager, 2003). Future health promotion will not be limited to disease prevention. It will include such areas as wellness, health consumerism, fitness, interpersonal and inter-organizational relationships, and communication strategies."
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Health and Wellness in the Workplace, 2005.
This paper examines the issue of healthcare in the workplace as well as focusing on the methods and strategies available to reduce the rising costs of health insurance.
1,114 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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The writer of this paper delves into the effectiveness of comprehensive wellness programs, which are steadily gaining popularity. These programs are generally comprised of training and education to help not only the employee, but the employee's family as well. The writer contends and explains why many companies believe that these particular training and education classes on healthy living will ultimately help their employees take better care of their bodies, thus resulting in a more productive worker. This paper discusses a relatively new practice being implemented in many corporations and businesses wherein personal wellness profiles are created for each employee. These profiles contain personal information about the employee's physical and emotional health. This paper examines the reliability of risk assessment analysis which basically judges and predicts the types of problems a particular employee is apt to have. This paper also explores the field of healthcare coverage in America and the rising costs which are trickling down to both employer and employee, resulting in the need for wellness programs which ultimately help defray these costs.
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"Many companies believe that training and education classes on healthy living will help the company's employees take better care of their bodies. Training and education classes can help not only the employee but the programs can help the employee's family as well. The employee can take the information learned, in the classes, home to their family for their family to use for their health and wellness also. Some companies provide lunch and learn seminars. These seminars consist of brown bag lunches and information sessions with information pertaining to wellness. People have discussions about different health topics pertaining to employee needs. Companies also provide nutritional counseling. Nutritional counseling can give people a chance to go to Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig or some other weight counseling. Nutritional counseling will help the employees to understand what foods are good or bad for them."
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Wellness Programs in the Workplace, 2008.
A research study on wellness programs in the workplace and their impact on healthcare costs.
3,675 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 148.95
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This paper examines wellness programs in the workplace in the form of a literature review on this specific subject. The paper also focuses on the impact that wellness programs have upon healthcare costs. The paper explains that the objectives of this research are specifically in making a determination of the cost-effectiveness of workplace wellness programs and particularly as related to reduction in health care costs for the organization. The paper then looks at how the literature is replete with evidence in support of development and implementation of workplace wellness programs and asserts that the significance of this work lay within the additional knowledge that this research work will add to the existing knowledge base in this subject area. The paper also explains that methodology employed in this research work is one of a qualitative, comprehensive, and interpretive nature in that the researcher will review the available peer-reviewed and scholarly literature in this subject area that is found in journals, periodicals, and other academic material appropriate to support qualitative research findings.
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Introduction
Research Aims and Objectives
Significance of Research
Methodology:
I. Wellness Program and ROI
II. Reasons for some Programs Failure
III. Important Elements for Ensuring ROI and Success
IV. Screening process is 'Key'
V. Cost-Benefit and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
VI. Components of Wellness Programs Identified
VII. WELCOA: 'Seven Best Practices' Identified
VIII. Benefits Reaped by the Organization
Summary and Conclusion
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"The reason stated by Holtyn for failure of many of the wellness programs is that they are not designed in a comprehensive manner and because the programs "lack standards of practice and evaluation" which limits the ability of the programs to "demonstrate their effectiveness and impact on employee health and well being." (Wellness Program Management Advisor, Health Resources Publishing, 2006) The first area assessed in the wellness programs are stated to be: '...worksite environment' and 'corporate environment'. According to Holtyn: "Working within those two [environment], you can have some pretty robust results in terms of risk reduction. A study of worksite environments includes an examination of onsite vending machines, cafeteria menus, smoking policies and other policy issues within a given company's organization..." (Wellness Program Management Advisor, Health Resources Publishing, 2006)."
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Health and Wellness, 2002.
A paper which provides a detailed definition of the terms health and wellness.
1,504 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 72.95
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The paper shows how the definition of health and wellness is reflected in various issues of life. Among the issues covered: Health Values, Beliefs, Assets and Practices (which incorporates personal responsibility, compassion and community responsibility and professionalism), today's health concerns and goals of the health profession.
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"When health care personnel work with the patient's beliefs, rather than alongside them, the outcomes are usually more victorious, measured not only in patient satisfaction but also in ease for the medical team in managing the patient and family. People in some cultures rely on home remedies to indulgence their illnesses rather than on pharmaceutical drugs. When prescribing drugs to patients of another culture, it is sensible to be aware that patients may resist taking the medication. Such unwillingness may be influenced by religious beliefs and practices. In addition, in some cultures, it is believed that illness (and recovery) is God's will."
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Attitudes toward Health and Wellness Behaviors, 2002.
This paper is a class project consisting of an interview conducted with a friend, regarding her attitudes toward health and wellness behaviors, based on the Health Belief Model.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 69.95
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This paper discusses the Health Believe Model, developed by Hochbaum, Kegels and Rosenstock, which is a systematic method to explain and predict preventive health behavior, focusing on the relationship of health behaviors, practices and the utilization of health services and general health motivation for distinguishing illness and sick-role behavior from health behavior. The author constructed a structured interview protocol in which the interviewee was asked several questions about her health and provided with set responses from which to choose. The paper reported that the interviewee Ms. C indicated that her two strongest barriers were "inconvenience" and "expense". Questionnaire included.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Health Belief Model
Structured Interview
Analysis and Discussion of Findings
Researcher-Designed Health Belief Questionnaire
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"Ms. C is a 35 year old woman who works as a supervisor for a major telephone company. She works during the day and is taking a business administration class at night. She hopes the class will help to foster a promotion in the company. She also works a good deal of overtime and is very devoted to her job. Regarding her responses to the structured interview, the first topic that can be discussed is the Health Belief Model's notion of "perceived susceptibility." Ms. C rated her health as "good;" however, when she was asked to indicate how likely she believed it was that she might experience a condition that could adversely affect her health, she rated it as "likely" and discussed being worried about her health because of her hectic schedule."
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A Workplace Wellness Program, 2002.
This paper assesses an employee wellness program at a community college.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 44.95
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This paper evaluates the wellness program at a community college by reviewing the current status of the program, recommended goals and actions and predictions for the future. The author feels that the program lacks strong support from senior administration at the community college. The author states that organizational wellness programs are outgrowths of the employee assistance program (EAP) concept and presents its benefits such as better health of the workers.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Status of the Program
Recommended Goals and Actions for the Program
Prediction for the Future of the Program
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"The few initiatives made by the wellness program with some degree of resource support from the college administration have been successful over the short term. Over the long term, however, the absence of continuing resource support from the administration allowed the initiatives to die slow deaths.
The stage of readiness to support a workplace wellness program is low at the community college. Until the senior administration become aware of the organizational benefits of wellness programs and provide the resource and moral support required a wellness program to succeed, the existing wellness program at the community college will continue along its present path to nowhere."
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Workplace Wellness Program, 2003.
Assessment of a community college program.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 57.95
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Discusses the status of the current wellness program for employees and the major problem of lack of support. Discusses the need for senior administration to become aware of program's benefits and recommends actions.
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"This report presents the assessment by the new coordinator of an organizational wellness program for employees. The structure of the assessment is as follows: (1) the status of the program..."
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Wellness and Health Assessment Teams (WHAT), 2008.
Defines a public health program called Wellness and Health Assessment Teams (WHAT).
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper describes the main objectives of the Wellness and Health Assessment Teams program (WHAT), which are to document wellness and health issues regarding children attending pre-school. The paper outlines the three main benefits to the program and includes the budget justification for WHAT. The paper also points out that, because of the sense of collaboration and the availability of support, participants in health programs often become more motivated to participate in future health programs and interventions, thus enhancing the effectiveness and performance of interventions and stakeholders.
Table of Contents:
Program Description
Target Population
Benefits
Budget Justification
Rationale and Conclusion
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"Ultimately, the project is to be a cornerstone of school and community centered health programs to address developing health issues and enhance partnerships among public health stakeholders. The program is to verify the applicability of current literature, strategies and intervention in childhood health care that can enhance future health status. At the same time, the program seeks to identify the development and social factors affecting the health of pre-school students."
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Privacy in the Workplace, 2008.
This paper looks at the issue of workplace privacy and discusses trends in workplace surveillance.
1,194 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 59.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the issue of workplace privacy and the concerns that accompany this issue. Several individuals were interviewed via email for the purpose of this paper and their opinions are noted. Additional research regarding workplace privacy and future trends in workplace surveillance are discussed in detail. The suggestion is made that existing legislation regarding employee privacy protections are insufficient and clearly weighted towards the employer.
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Abstract
Interview One-HR Administrator
Interview Two-IT Administrator
Additional Research Related to Workplace Privacy
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"Additionally, as technology continues to advance and new and novel ways of monitoring employees are conceived, the threat to workplace privacy seems certain to crossover directly to employees' personal privacy domains. One example of such new technologies being gradually adapted to employee surveillance and monitoring is the use and application of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. RFID technology is a radio enabled computer chip that is now in widespread use in the retail and foodservice industries among many others, which allows for more accurate and better types of data regarding products to be tracked and recorded by allowing easy reading and scanning of these products without ever being handled. While the use of RFID technology in the workplace might seem far-fetched and it certainly is not in widespread use by any stretch of the imagination, the fact that some foreign governments such as Mexico's judicial branch have implanted an RFID chip in some workers in order to control access to sensitive areas of its facilities should be alarming."
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Non-Verbal Communication in the Workplace, 2004.
This paper discusses that non-verbal communication in the workplace not only affects the transfer of information, but also affects the whole emotional atmosphere of a workplace.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper explains that studying the effects of non-verbal communication in the workplace is more important than ever in today's multicultural world because each ethnic group brings their own culture into the workplace. The paper points out that one of the most common uses of non-verbal communication in the workplace is by supervisors and others with high status, who use non-verbal symbols of their status and authority, either consciously or not, to remind those below them of their high position. The paper relates that, in some workplaces, because non-verbal communication can differ so greatly between cultures, management has introduced cultural sensitivity training.
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"Latinos are one of the fastest growing cultural groups in American workplaces today. Therefore, it is of particular importance for both Anglos and Latinos to each understand the others' nonverbal communication styles. Latinos have several nonverbal communication devises particular to their culture that Anglos do not use. For example, Latinos have a much smaller realm of what is considered personal space. In Anglo cultures, this personal space is between eighteen and thirty inches, while in Latino cultures it is between eight and eighteen inches. This sharp difference in acceptable personal space can cause huge discomfort and misunderstanding for both parties if it is not understood and acknowledged on both sides."
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Workplace Stress, 2007.
A discussion of the various causes of stress in the workplace.
1,766 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 82.95
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This paper examines the causes and types of stress an employee may experience in the workplace. The author differentiates between harmful stress and stress resulting from manageable challenges and other positive factors. The role of managers in delegating appropriately to maintain environments with normal stress levels is also explored. Several well known CEOs are given as examples of how to cope with stress and appoint good managers to handle work-flow. The paper also includes a discussion of how those outside of the US handle stress in the workplace. The paper concludes with symptoms of stress and how to recognize if one needs intervention. Suggestions for wellness are also given.
Outline:
Define Workplace Stress
Successful CEOs
Workplace Stress and How Employees in Other Countries Cope
What Happens When Stress Gets the Best of You?
Methods of Dealing With Stress
Five Most Stressful Jobs
Wellness Strategies
Works Cited
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"In the area of one's career, one may be under- or over-promoted. Too much responsibility creates as much stress as not enough. Job security, from fear of redundancy either from the state of the economy, or a lack of tasks or work to do, lack of career development opportunities and overall job satisfaction, may be factors that create stress about one's career."
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Workplace Monitoring, 2004.
An overview of workplace monitoring and the prospects involved in workplace surveillance.
1,477 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper discusses how, as technology advances, employers worldwide are faced with the problem of employees' ill usage of the communication media and how, in order to reduce these risks, employers are now turning towards technology monitoring, which would enable them to keep a strict watch over their employees. It examines how many issues have arisen as a result of workplace monitoring, as well as the debate on whether this act by employers is ethically correct or not. It highlights the advantages of workplace monitoring and proves how it may become beneficial for both the employer and the employee. It also looks at the different types of workplace monitoring and the results obtained from them.
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"Workplace monitoring can be divided into various categories. The first category is concerned with Call monitoring. Call monitoring basically involves listening to live phone calls and recording one's observations. ?The most important aspect of this system is the observer. The observer can sit next to the person making the call, which can be helpful with new employees who need training tips. The observer can also be a secret caller and judge the phone representative by playing a customer role? (Kristin Morgan, Types Of Employee-Monitoring Systems In The Workplace). As a result of call monitoring, an employee would be well aware of the surveillance and would always try his/her best not to violate the company?s policies."
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Crystalline Silica in the Workplace, 2004.
A study of the effects of exposure to crystalline silica in the workplace.
23,700 words (approx. 94.8 pages), 38 sources, MLA, AU$ 364.95
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This study provides a discussion of silica, the evolution of crystalline silica dust exposure concerns, an overview of the various uses of crystalline silica in the workplace, a summary of the various governmental regulations and standards that currently govern crystalline silica in the workplace, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) evaluation process for classification of silica, a discussion of how the presence of crystalline silica is currently determined and measured in the workplace, as well as what can be done to protect workers from exposure to this hazardous material. Additionally, the various health risks resulting from crystalline silica exposure are discussed, including the relationship between crystalline silica exposure and the incidence of silicosis, cancer, and various autoimmune disorders. Finally, the specific dangers of exposure in the construction industry and among heavy-equipment operators are explored, and the growing body of legal actions resulting from crystalline silica exposure is discussed.
Contents
Introduction
Problem Statement
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Scope of Study
Rationale of Study
Definition of Terms
Overview of Study
Review of Literature
History of Crystalline Silica Exposure
Use of Crystalline Silica
Measurement of Crystalline Silica
Determining the Presence of Silica in the Workplace
Measuring Workplace Exposure to Crystalline Silica
Protection Against Crystalline Silica
Silicosis Resulting from Crystalline Silica
The IARC Evaluation Process
IARC Classification of Silica
Amended IARC Evaluation of Silica as a Carcinogen
Crystalline Silica and Autoimmune Diseases
Exposure to Silica in Construction
Exposure to Silica Among Heavy Equipment
Exposure to Silica in Sandblasters
Legal Actions
Death in the Workplace
Regulation
OSHA's Hazard Standard
Relevant OSHA Regulations
Methodology
Approach
Data Gathering
Database of Study
Validity of the Data
Originality & Limitations of the Data
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"Silicon is classified as a nonmetal, but it has many of the properties that are associated with metals. Some scientists refer to this type of an element as a metalloid. Silicon acts like a metal and conducts electricity at high temperatures, but at low temperatures, it behaves more like an insulator and does not conduct electricity. Therefore, it is referred to as a semiconductor. This particular property is what made silicon the perfect element to propel technology into the world of transistors, then integrated circuits, and finally today's computer chip (Boegel, 1968).
Silica is a chemical compound, as opposed to an element, and is formed from silicon and oxygen atoms. A chemical compound is defined as ?a distinct and pure substance formed by the union of two or more elements? (USGS, 1992, p. 3). Due to the abundance of the elements of oxygen and silicon, the natural formation of silica is quite common. Silica sand, the substance from which pure silicon is derived, is made of quartz. Quartz is the most common form of silica found in nature."
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Workplace Privacy, 2003.
Proposes a new law called the Workplace Privacy Productivity Act to standardize workplace privacy.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 46.95
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This paper proposes a new law called The Workplace Privacy and Productivity Act to standardize workplace privacy issues rather than having the courts resolve them on a case-by-case basis. The paper discusses balancing the needs of the organization with the needs of employees.
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"Employees and employers have long struggled to balance the needs of the organization with the personal needs of workers. As employees work longer hours they may feel entitled to use the phones provided by the employer for ..."
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Democracy in the Workplace, 2006.
A discussion of democracy in the workplace using the organizations Google, EBay, Starbucks, Nike and JetBlue to demonstrate this issue.
3,344 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 139.95
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This paper explains workplace democracy, the purpose it plays in the development of a successful company and suggests how organizations effectively foster a climate of workplace democracy. The paper explains how some companies have developed a corporate structure with the concept of workplace democracy as its nucleus. The body of the paper discusses workplace democracy that is in place at Google, EBay, Starbucks, Nike and JetBlue. Using these examples the paper concludes that the unique thread that ties these companies together is innovation and the development of totally new business structures that require participatory actions from employees. These companies have been able to foster a climate of workplace democracy through communication, listening to employee needs and developing benefit plans that satisfy these needs.
Introduction
Workplace Democracy
Google
EBay
Starbucks
Nike
JetBlue
Conclusion
References
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"Google is one of the most innovative and successful businesses of the 21st century (Company Overview). The company was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin who developed a new method of searching the internet (Company Overview). This new creation took place in a dorm room at Stanford University and rapidly broadened to include information seekers around the world. As a result the company is now the largest and most successful search engine available on the internet (Company Overview).
"A large part of the success of Google is related to the corporate culture which utilizes workplace democracy. According to the company's official website although the company is now worth billions the business still has a small company feel. The company's headquarters is known as the Googleplex and is located in Mountain View, California (The Google Culture). The atmosphere is laid back and the workplace is very inclusive and participatory."
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Dispute Resolution in the Workplace, 2004.
This paper uses a hypothetical workplace dispute around a sexual harassment issue to discuss dispute resolution in the workplace.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper explains people have a tendency to assume that parties to a sexual harassment complaint cannot work together to resolve the dispute; but, by using mediation, the manager can potentially save the company?s relationship with both employees and avoid a lawsuit. The author points out that, in today?s work environment, both employers and employees are recognizing that they should not treat each other as adversaries when they must produce goods or perform services together. The paper stresses that workplace mediation presents important benefits to both employers and employees by providing fast, mutually satisfactory resolutions and by fostering mutual respect through improved communication.
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"Mediation of workplace disputes can be very beneficial for companies that have no plans to change the structure or philosophy of their organizations. Employment litigation can be an expensive process, in terms of dollars spent, time lost, and relationships ruined. Mediating disputes as they arise in the workplace can help companies avoid those costs."
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