Promoting Health and Well-being in the Workplace: Beyond the Statutory Imperativ

Description: Promoting Health and Well-being in the Workplace by Margaret Hodgins, Paul Fleming, John Griffiths Taking a broad scope, the book considers ways of integrating wellness into workplace policies: of employers working collaboratively with employees to create working environments that promote health for all, and address the impact of the workplaces practices on the wider community. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The workplace is where almost two thirds of adults spend almost two thirds of their waking time. Though traditional, statutorily-driven approaches to risk management have been demonstrably effective in reducing the number of injuries and sickness in recent years, psychological and physical health issues are still rife in the modern-day workforce. Work-related sickness and injury absence, and the economic cost implications of such, are having a detrimental effect not just on employees and employers, but on the wider community.Written by a team of experts from across academia and practice settings, this engaging new book argues that employer organizations must work collaboratively with employees in order to create working environments that promote health for all. With a sharp focus on applying theory to practice, the book uses real-life examples from areas across the globe to encourage readers to think contextually. Key topics covered include:- Work-life balance, including issues of workload and the long hours culture- The impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders- The nature, scale and causes of work-related stress- The significance of corporate social responsibility in employee wellness.Aligned with global frameworks, this comprehensive text provides both students and qualified professionals with a solid foundation for practice, and a rich source of material for discussion. Back Cover The workplace is where almost two thirds of adults spend almost two thirds of their waking time. Though traditional, statutorily-driven approaches to risk management have been demonstrably effective in reducing the number of injuries and sickness in recent years, psychological and physical health issues are still rife in the modern-day workforce. Work-related sickness and injury absence, and the economic cost implications of such, are having a detrimental effect not just on employees and employers, but on the wider community. Written by a team of experts from across academia and practice settings, this engaging new book argues that employer organizations must work collaboratively with employees in order to create working environments that promote health for all. With a sharp focus on applying theory to practice, the book uses real-life examples from areas across the globe to encourage readers to think contextually. Key topics covered include: * Work-life balance, including issues of workload and the long hours culture * The impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders * The nature, scale and causes of work-related stress * The significance of corporate social responsibility in employee wellness Aligned with global frameworks, this comprehensive text provides both students and qualified professionals with a solid foundation for practice, and a rich source of material for discussion. Author Biography Margaret Hodgins is Head of School of Health Sciences and a lecturer in Health Promotion at the National University of Ireland (NUI), Galway.Paul Fleming is Head of Professional Practice in Health Sciences in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southampton, UK, where he is also Professor of Health Promotion and Population Health.John Griffiths has 29 years experience in the development and implementation of health promotion programmes, and has worked for the Welsh Heart Programme (Heartbeat Wales), Health Promotion Wales and the Welsh Assembly Government. Table of Contents 1. Work and Health2. Workplace Health Promotion3. Stakeholder Engagement4. The Workplace and Personal Health Choices5. Musculoskeletal Disorders6. Work Related Stress7. Workplace Ill-treatment8. Work-Life Balance; the Harmonisation of Personal and Working Life9. Rehabilitation, Retention and Reintegration10. Supporting Diversity and inclusion in the workplace11. Corporate Social Responsibility. Review The authors have created an important resource for researchers, students and operators in workplace health promotion. This well-written volume provides coverage of a number of important issues and techniques not commonly treated in a didactic manner, and specifically not covered in most textbooks. It is a rare and valuable combination of history, principles and practice. - Professor Giuseppe Masanotti, University of Perugia, Italy Promotional The authors have created an important resource for researchers, students and operators in workplace health promotion. This well-written volume provides coverage of a number of important issues and techniques not commonly treated in a didactic manner, and specifically not covered in most textbooks. It is a rare and valuable combination of history, principles and practice. - Professor Giuseppe Masanotti, University of Perugia, Italy Long Description The workplace is where almost two thirds of adults spend almost two thirds of their waking time. Though traditional, statutorily-driven approaches to risk management have been demonstrably effective in reducing the number of injuries and sickness in recent years, psychological and physical health issues are still rife in the modern-day workforce. Work-related sickness and injury absence, and the economic cost implications of such, are having a detrimental effect not just on employees and employers, but on the wider community. Written by a team of experts from across academia and practice settings, this engaging new book argues that employer organizations must work collaboratively with employees in order to create working environments that promote health for all. With a sharp focus on applying theory to practice, the book uses real-life examples from areas across the globe to encourage readers to think contextually. Key topics covered include: * Work-life balance, including issues of workload and the long hours culture * The impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders * The nature, scale and causes of work-related stress * The significance of corporate social responsibility in employee wellness Aligned with global frameworks, this comprehensive text provides both students and qualified professionals with a solid foundation for practice, and a rich source of material for discussion. Review Quote The authors have created an important resource for researchers, students and operators in workplace health promotion. This well-written volume provides coverage of a number of important issues and techniques not commonly treated in a didactic manner, and specifically not covered in most textbooks. It is a rare and valuable combination of history, principles and practice. - Professor Giuseppe Masanotti, University of Perugia, Italy Feature Extensive audience: hot topic across the globe, across health professions and across all levels of study Description for Bookstore Aligned with global framework and including international examples to ensure worldwide relevance, the book considers ways of integrating wellness into workplace policies to promote health for all Details ISBN1137375426 Author John Griffiths Short Title PROMOTING HEALTH & WELL-BEING Language English ISBN-10 1137375426 ISBN-13 9781137375421 Media Book Format Paperback Affiliation National University of Ireland Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-06-21 Edition 1st Subtitle Beyond the Statutory Imperative Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 658.38 Illustrations 272 p. DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-37543-8 NZ Release Date 2016-06-21 UK Release Date 2016-06-21 Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Place of Publication London Pages 270 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Alternative 9781137375438 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2016-06-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:99025670;

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