The purpose of this paper is to examine the federal, state, and/or local legislation or policies that have been enacted or created to address/ change vicarious trauma. Although posttraumatic stress theory has been extensively developed in the psychological and medical literature in the last decade, development of vicarious trauma theory or what the literature refers to as secondary traumatization is in its infancy. To date, there is minimal information on policies or legislation that helps address
Such initiatives began with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, which specifies six components for a drug-free workplace program: clear written policy, minimum 2 hours of training for all employees, additional training for working parents, drug testing by a certified institution, access to an EAP (employee assistance program), and a continuing drug and alcohol abuse program (SAMSHA). Even with this guiding legislative framework, interventions can be interpreted and executed in various ways by different
Her attitude affected the overall mood of the department. It is important that Gene lets Kathy know that is not acceptable behavior and there are options available to her for getting help if needed. Gene does not want to lose an exceptional employee just because she is going through a hard time. However, if she does not change her behavior she could be transferred or even lose her job. Overall Conclusion As Christians, we are to be redemptive agents for God. Just as God showed us grace and
The Need for Employee Counseling Employees are the most valuable asset the company has. Without employees the company is just bricks and walls and pieces of iron and steel. Employees are the ones that bring the place alive, they cause the activity and they are responsible for output. Though today all of us have been influenced by the age of information technology and automation, there is no company that can claim that it can make it on its own without employees. In fact today more than ever it
state of Utah Legislative budget reductions, Davis Applied Technology College employees experienced a wage decrease effective January 1, 2009. At the present time, this wage decrease has not been reinstated. Once the wage decrease was implemented, employee morale plummeted to an all-time low as demonstrated by water cooler gossip, negativity and unwarranted finger pointing. Overall, employees have grown tired and weary. As a general rule, gratitude for employment has become less and less of an incentive
Job stress has proven to be a difficult issue to tackle. Unlike physical or chemical hazards, there is not an obvious tangible hazardous agent. This issue has also been preempted by corporate stress management, health promotion, or employee assistance programs, which explain stress as a purely personal reaction, and often treat the symptoms, not the causes, of job stress. The occupational stress field also has been plagued by a variety of definitions and difficulties in measurement of stress.(Buunk
Franklin Roosevelt, took his place and tried to fulfill his campaign promises by getting the country out of the Depression. At first Hoover opposed any relief efforts, but as the Depression worsened, he started a few farm assistance programs. Hoover hoped that theses farm programs would help the farmers’ situation with the low crop prices. Unfortunately farmers had to come dependent on this government handout. Hoover also started federal work projects such as the Grand Coulee Dam and the Hoover
Welfare is a government program that provides money, medical care, food, housing, and other things that people need in order to survive. People who can receive help from these welfare programs are children, elders, disabled, and others who cannot support their families on their current income. Another name for welfare is public assistance. There are many organizations that supply this public assistance. Such as Salvation Army and other groups. Public assistance benefits help many
The Ethics of Predatory Lending in the Housing Industry The real estate industry is thriving with approximately sixty-eight percent of all Americans being homeowners. With low interest rates, 1st time home buyer down payment assistance programs, and government funded educational opportunities (i.e. the Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati), the real estate and mortgage lending industries will continue to flourish. However, there are some unethical lending practices that are threatening the
activities in public when homeless people have no where else to go makes it impossible for homeless people to avoid violating the law. (NLCHP) Another myth about homeless people is that they do not work and that they get their money from public assistance programs. A study done in Chicago discovered that ?39% of homeless people interviewed had worked for some time during the previous month?. (NLCHP) Many of the people who do not work are actively trying to find jobs, but are discriminated against by the
System Magnet schools are designed to promote voluntary school desegregation and to enhance educational quality through thematic teaching of uniform curriculum (www.magnet.edu). Partially funded by the federal government through grants and assistance programs, magnet schools essentially provide choice to parents and students across America to gain a more specialized education. Intrinsically, magnet schools allow students from many different districts to unite in one school in hopes of creating
providing education assistance programs or tuition reimbursement. According to the Elearning Glossary on elearners.com, tuition reimbursement is defined as “An employee benefit offered by employers to fully or partially cover the costs of tuition for post-secondary or training courses” (Eleaners , 2012). When it comes to tuition reimbursement there are numerous amounts of factors a company has to plan by and employees must know to get their true worth of a company’s tuition assistance program. Employees are
better total rewards program ("About T-Mobile Usa, Inc.", 2016). How T- Mobile Reward Strategy Satisfies Employee’s Needs In order to continue to thrive and compete at its highest level and potential, we decided to put a total rewards program in place. Rewards programs will help engage employees and bring out their competitive spirit. If employees continue to receive rewards for their hard work, they will continue to work harder. This rewards program will also build the
Conduct Research on Tuition Reimbursement for Employee INTRODUCTION I am writing to request permission to research the potential of implementing a tuition reimbursement program for employees at Community Care Service (CCS). If CCS is implementing a tuition reimbursement program; it can help encourage employees to develop skills that can be beneficial for the company. The tuition reimbursement program can help decrease the turnover rate and improve employee receive more promotion. In general, tuition
Domestic violence concerns employers as it affects employee health and safety and undercuts company productivity. Employers hesitate to address domestic violence in the workplace due to uncertainty about proper preventive roles, concerns about employee privacy, and the need for guidance through an EAP. Domestic abuse affects one’s home life and workplace. Statistics show that 74% of battered employees were harassed while at work. The abuse caused 56% of abused employees to be late five or more times
growth of metastatic breast cancer. Genentech has not only become a leading biotechnology company, it is noted as much for its human resources programs as for its development and commercialization of new products. The human resource programs contribute to the overall success of the company and provide a culture that enhances work/life balance for every employee. CEO... ... middle of paper ... ... part of the reasons Genentech is a great place to work. Collaboration is easy and often encouraged,
by establishing or promoting programs to focus on health issues in our work environment. One thing to know that outside activities including families and individuals is that they face difficulties closely associated with the problem of drinking and drug abuse. By coming up with a strategy to help encourage and support treatment, employers can positively assist in decreasing the negative impact of substance abuse in the
Signs E. Employee-Assistance Programs 1. Purpose 2. Benefits II. Conclusion Introduction The purpose of this research paper
reasons including job security, flexibility, benefits, and perceived opportunities for advancement (Gambino, 2010). With the Ochsner Health System, several programs are in place for those with an interest in the healthcare field and wish to explore different areas of medicine. These programs range from volunteerism to academic outreach programs. Job shadowing, a unique offering, allows those aged 16 and older to have one-on-one experiences in a healthcare profession of their choice, up to 40 hours
Benefit Programs in the Airline Industry The Human Resource topic that we selected is to analyze the benefit programs of four major airlines. Benefits are important to employees as well as their families, and can be a powerful recruiting tool. Benefits also play a major role in managerial decisions and wise benefit choices can have a long-term impact on the quality of life. Some characteristics of a sound benefits program are, they must have clear specific objectives, they must allow for employee input