h ealth and work debra morrison, laura hanson, and nadine cruickshank
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HEALTH AND WORK
Debra Morrison, Laura Hanson,
and Nadine Cruickshank
AGENDA
1. Fish Philosophy (video) and discussion (10 min)
2. Introduction to health and work (5 min)3. Exercise 1: (...............) (30 min)4. Exercise 2 : Generations and Critical Social
Theory (30 min)5. Wrap up (5 min)
OBJECTIVES
Provide an overall understanding of workplace health: Identify factors influencing the health of workers Identify issues that businesses are faced with
that affect workers health Identify the effects of an unhealthy workplace
INGREDIENTS OF A HEALTHY WORKPLACE
Participation by employees Culture of openness and honesty Work-life balance Safe and healthy environments Valued employees Job control for employees Opportunities to develop and utilize skills
COMPREHENSIVE WORKPLACE HEALTH PROMOTION
WHAT CAUSES UNHEALTHY WORKPLACES
Stress and mental health related problems 51% of Canadian workers say they have
experienced a large amount of stress at work.
Increased working hours Intense job demands Lack of communication with
managers/supervisors Lack of control over the pace of work Lack of work-life balance....and the list goes on....
AFFECTS OF STRESS
COSTS OF UNHEALTHY WORKERS
8.6 billion dollars annually in Canada for employee absences
Absences due to personal reasons: family and personal responsibilities, disabilities, and illness
Employees who smoke contribute to an increase cost for companies (between $2,308 and $2,613) than non smokers.
Workers between the ages of (55-64) average twice as many sick days than their younger colleagues. Absenteeism and benefit costs will likely increase if older workers do not improve their health.
BENEFITS OF A HEALTH WORKPLACE
↓ in absenteeism and injury Reduce workers compensation and insurance
claims ↑ in production ↑ staff morale and attitudes towards the
workplace ↑ in job performance Decrease costs related to recruitment,
orientation, and training ↓ in staff turn overs
CHALLENGES BUSINESSES ARE FACED WITH TODAY
Control over absentissm
Attracting and retaining employees
Competing priorities at work and at home
“Economic recession”
WHAT WORKERS WANT
Employers who treat them with respect Recognition for accomplishments Coworkers and employers who are helpful
and friendly Good communication amongst coworkers Work and family balance Proper training for the job Job security
CPRN - EKOS Changing Employment Relationships Survey (2000).
EXERCISE 1: (...........)
EXERCISE 2: GENERATIONS
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