productivity by assisting employees in identifying and resolving personal problems that may affect their job performance. Through identification, prevention, and resolution of these problems, EAP’s are able to help with the enhancement of employee and workplace productivity, keeping valued employees, and allowing employees to return to their jobs after treatment. Many employers have found that by assisting their employees with preventative or proactive measures before they have serious consequences makes
Words: 772 - Pages: 4
working at Quantum. After a work day of 16 hours, six (6) days a week, the beer bust held every Friday afternoon seemed to be keeping employee morale at an enthusiastic level. However, Bill Carter had some reservations or concerns about serving alcohol at a company sponsored party especially after observing a new employee’s behavior at the party after he had lost his balance and fell on the snack table. He believed that the beer bust parties were getting out of hand and could possibly result in
Words: 2300 - Pages: 10
Hinchberger‘s study, “Violence against female student nurses in the workplace”, is a qualitative study regarding the experiences of a sample population of 126 student nurses, and their exposure to violence in the workplace during the clinical portion of their education. Violence against nurses is such a well-known epidemic that the World Health Organization, and a number of other healthcare related organizations, have taken notice and find it to be a major concern. Several studies have been conducted
Words: 274 - Pages: 2
skills and knowledge will assist Clapton Commercial Construction in remaining successful during the first year. This plan will also help the business in the future. Diversity and the Organization It is important to focus on diversity in the workplace with the changes occurring in
Words: 1624 - Pages: 7
working at Quantum. After a work day of 16 hours, six (6) days a week, the beer bust held every Friday afternoon seemed to be keeping employee morale at an enthusiastic level. However, Bill Carter had some reservations or concerns about serving alcohol at a company sponsored party especially after observing a new employee’s behavior at the party after he had lost his balance and fell on the snack table. He believed that the beer bust parties were getting out of hand and could possibly result in
Words: 2273 - Pages: 10
Did you know that a survey conducted by the CASA revealed some shocking facts about drugs in schools. “The survey revealed that at least once a week on their school grounds, 9% of middle school students (more than 1 million) see illegal drugs used, sold, students high and/or students drunk. At least weekly, 17% of all high and middle school students (4.4 million) personally see classmates high on drugs at school” (...America’s Schools Are Infested With Drugs). These are just a few examples of problems
Words: 1472 - Pages: 6
connected to many adverse outcomes. Individuals who are bullied can experience physical, mental, health issues. To Illustrate, individuals may experience depression, anxiety and increased feelings of sadness and loneliness. People who bully typically use alcohol and other drugs in adolescence and as adults. People who witness bullying may have increased mental problems which may include depression and anxiety.
Words: 447 - Pages: 2
homes, our schools, our jobs, and is taking over our state. Workplace drug abuse is on the rise. “According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) 68.9 percent of all drug users are employed and active in the workplace.” (www.drugabuse.com, n.d.) To say this statistic is shocking, would be putting it mildly. What can be done about it? Where can we turn? What’s the first step to controlling drug abuse in the workplace? Drug abuse in our jobs is dangerous for the employer and
Words: 600 - Pages: 3
(D1) Evaluate the influence of government on factors that contribute to the current patterns of health and illness in the UK – Over the course of the last 50 years in the UK the government (England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland) have made a great effort in order to improve the overall health of the general population in the UK. This has been achieved through the use of making the general population more aware of the dangers to their health and what they are along with they can do in order
Words: 1013 - Pages: 5
Alcohol as among the drugs that are been abused in large number and has become a major ill in our society. Alcohol destroys the lives of their victims in many ways. Alcoholism is the later stage after been addicted to alcohol but it can be recovered but it needs self discipline. Contents: Page: 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………. 3 1.1. Definition of alcohol…………………………………………………. 3 2.0. Effects of alcohol…………………………………………………….. 3 2.1. Healthy effects of alcohol…………………………………………….
Words: 1548 - Pages: 7
