Workplace wellness

Introduction As workplace wellness programs are becoming more prevalent throughout the United States (Noelcke, n.d.), they have emerged as a common employer-sponsored benefit (Matte, Liu, Caloyeras, Huang, Van Busum, Khodyakov & Shier, 2013). Health care costs in the United States are incredible and is on the rise as more Americans rely on health care. By incorporating healthy lifestyles, many of the most prevalent chronic conditions and illness could be mitigated altogether, thus reducing…

Currently an epidemic is sweeping the nation with a higher prevalence than any other chronic disease in the United States. Neither bacteria, nor a deadly virus causes this disease. It is not contagious and the mortality is relatively low. However, the rate of morbidity throughout life is high. It may seem unlikely for a non-contagious condition to become an epidemic, but in the case of obesity, this has become a harsh reality. Approximately “sixty-seven percent of the population in the United…

it states that “the cost of American Company for one employee suffering from chronic headaches is $3,394 a year, but the yearly cost to business for stress-related illnesses is much, much more” (Singer). Controlling stress related problem in the workplace may not be easy. However, addressing and solving the issue is possible with an open mind management and responsible human resources. When both works together armed with simple and effective strategies, the problem could be resolved. Overall,…

According to a study conducted by the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) in 2010 stated the 35% of the U.S. workforce (an est. 53.5 million Americans) report being bullied… However Naomi Shavin writer for Forbes Magazine article What Workplace Bullying Looks Like In 2014 -- And How To Intervene. Did an interview on David Maxfield coauthor of the books Crucial Conversations and Influencer, Stating, 96% of American employees experience bullying in the workplace and the nature of that bullying is…

Bullying is such a delicate subject that it leaves people at a vulnerable stage where all trust is given to the person in responsible to deal with, but when that is not the case, there are consequences to both the organization and target. Bullying is an issue that should not be taken lightly as every situation is different which means there should be a different approach to all cases. However, HRPs take the issue into something they cannot handle which can cost the organization dearly as…

Workplace bullying is a form of provocation or harassment, especially one that is regularly repetitive against an individual, and usually done consciously with an aim of hurting the target person. In most organizations, this goes unnoticed unless it is at high levels or physical, which negatively affects the performance of the organization (Namie & Namie, 2011). As a result, new mechanisms ought to be developed and adopted to address this issue in the organization. Problematizing workplace…

situations involving groping or getting raped for fear of losing some type of benefit or job security, as well as actions that have made working and feeling comfortable while at work difficult. The unfortunate side of sexual harassment while in the workplace is that no matter how many seminar’s employees complete, understanding…

to believe that many women do not have the qualities or the potential that are required to obtain certain positions that a man would hold in the work field. For many centuries, gender stereotypes have created barriers and hindered women in the workplace. Women have been treated unfairly, looked upon as objects, and discriminated against. Gender stereotyping also leads to sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. This can stagnate a women’s growth socially and psychologically, and cause…

Effects of and Responses to Workplace Sexual Harassment Victims of workplace SH experience a range of ill effects, such as job dissatisfaction and absenteeism. Victims also exhibit nervousness, anger and irritability, low self-esteem and elevated stress . In their research, Thacker and Gohmann found that the worst effects were associated with supervisor SH, sexual coercion, long term SH and SH in male dominated settings. Thacker and Gohmann draw upon several theories to explain these findings.…

Conflict is part of life, and it is perhaps close to inevitable in the workplace. As you and your coworkers work toward developing new ideas and improving and marketing your products and services, clashes in personality, philosophy, and intent are not just expected, but almost inescapable. The good news is that conflict does not have to be a negative experience - if dealt with correctly, conflict can be a springboard for sharing ideas, developing strategies, and working together successfully as…