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Creating A Psychologically Healthy Workplace
- 1. Creating a Psychologically Healthy Workplace John Weaver, Psy.D. Psychology for Business (262) 544-6486 [email_address]
- 2. Objectives Costs of poor psychological functioning What is a psychologically healthy workplace ? Creating an organization that is productive and happy
- 3. Productivity and Psychological Health Two-thirds of both men and women say work has a significant impact on their stress level, and one in four has called in sick or taken a "mental health day" as a result of work stress. (APA, 2004). Workers who must take time off work because of stress, anxiety, or a related disorder will be off the job for about 21 days (US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
- 4. Productivity and Psychological Health Depression results in more days of disability than chronic health conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes (National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2004).
- 5. Productivity and Psychological Health 80% to 90% of all industrial accidents are likely related to personal problems and employees’ inability to handle stress
- 6. Productivity and Psychological Health Companies with higher revenue growth are better at motivating employees and provide more opportunities for growth and development . Employee engagement levels in these high- performing organizations are more than 20% higher than those of their counterparts (Hewett Associates, 2004).
- 7. What is a Psychologically Healthy Workplace?
- 9. What is a Psychologically Healthy Workplace? Employee Involvement Employee Growth & Development Work-Life Balance Health & Safety Employee Recognition
- 10. How Do Employees Benefit? Physical Health Mental Health Job Satisfaction Employee Morale Lowered Stress Motivation Commitment Climate
- 11. How Does the Organization Benefit? Performance Productivity Cost Savings Hiring Selectivity Product/Service Quality Customer Service & Satisfaction Reduces Absenteeism Reduces Turnover Lowers Accident/Injury Rates
- 13. The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now. - Chinese Proverb
- 14. Creating an organization that is productive and happy The gold standard for fostering productive employees Transformation of stress and depression into workplace assets Leadership & creativity benefits
- 15. Creating an organization that is productive and happy No “one-size-fits-all” approach Ordinary not extraordinary efforts Programs engage employees Little capital outlay Significant return on investment
- 16. Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards State awards Best Practice awards National awards To apply: www.phwa.org/app
- 17. Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards Apply online: www.phwa.org/app (applications for 2008 open June 1 through January 31) Complete Organizational Practices Questionnaire and Employee Questionnaire (both part of the online application process) Schedule a site visit (February 2008) Receive feedback on your organizational strengths and opportunities for growth
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- 19. John Weaver, Psy.D. Business Psychologist Telephone: (262) 544-6486 [Office] (414) 491-8719 [Mobile] E-mail: [email_address] Postal mail: John Weaver, Psy.D. Psychology for Business 2717 N. Grandview Blvd, #303 Waukesha, WI 53188