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What should victims of bullying primarily realize regarding their situation?
What should victims of bullying primarily realize regarding their situation?
Which of the following is an early action managers should take regarding bullying in the workplace?
Which of the following is an early action managers should take regarding bullying in the workplace?
Which factor does NOT influence tolerance to shift work?
Which factor does NOT influence tolerance to shift work?
What type of shift work is associated with the strongest predictors of Negative Work to Family Spillover (NWFSp)?
What type of shift work is associated with the strongest predictors of Negative Work to Family Spillover (NWFSp)?
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What is one definition of absolute homelessness?
What is one definition of absolute homelessness?
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Which category of homelessness is primarily due to sudden trauma such as job loss or eviction?
Which category of homelessness is primarily due to sudden trauma such as job loss or eviction?
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Which of the following defines visible homelessness?
Which of the following defines visible homelessness?
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What percentage of homeless individuals are estimated to be invisibly homeless?
What percentage of homeless individuals are estimated to be invisibly homeless?
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What is one significant effect of high unemployment levels in society?
What is one significant effect of high unemployment levels in society?
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What does mobbing primarily involve?
What does mobbing primarily involve?
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Which of the following is a potential solution against emotional abuse in the workplace?
Which of the following is a potential solution against emotional abuse in the workplace?
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What factor contributes to the occurrence of mobbing in workplaces?
What factor contributes to the occurrence of mobbing in workplaces?
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According to research, how does the environment at work affect individuals?
According to research, how does the environment at work affect individuals?
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What is a common outcome linked to the phenomenon of mobbing in the workplace?
What is a common outcome linked to the phenomenon of mobbing in the workplace?
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Which of the following describes the effects of unpaid work on individuals?
Which of the following describes the effects of unpaid work on individuals?
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What role does Manitoba Blue Cross's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) play?
What role does Manitoba Blue Cross's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) play?
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Study Notes
Employment and Working Conditions
- Underlying premises include unemployment, underemployment, stressful work, and unsafe work.
- Control and less stress are important considerations.
- Unemployment negatively affects physical, mental, and social health.
- Work conditions severely impact an employee's health and well-being.
Unpaid Work
- Sandwich generation provides for children and elderly parents.
Employment and Working Conditions (General)
- High unemployment and economic instability contribute to significant mental health problems and negatively impact the physical health of individuals, families, and communities.
Emotional Abuse in the Workplace
- Despair and serious illness are symptoms.
- Emotional abuse is a "silent epidemic".
Manitoba Blue Cross: Employee Assistance Program
- A private, not-for-profit health insurance provider in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- Provides employee assistance programs (EAPs) to employees and their families in navigating emotional, financial, legal, child, and elder care needs.
EAP Updater: Emotional Abuse in the Workplace
- This presentation updates the EAP program about emotional abuse in the workplace.
Emotional Abuse in the Workplace: Potential Solution: Control Theory
- The document provides a two-process model of perceived control, developed by Fred Rothbaum, John R. Weisz, and Samuel S. Snyder.
Emotional Abuse in the Workplace Potential Solutions: Primary Control
Emotional Abuse in the Workplace Potential Solutions: Secondary Control (4 Types)
- The presentation includes four types of secondary control: predictive, illusory, vicarious, and interpretive.
EAP Updater: Mobbing
- Mobbing is a behavior exhibited by coworkers, superiors, or subordinates.
- It involves attacking a colleague's dignity, integrity, and competence.
- Mobbing extends over weeks, months, or years.
Bullying/Mobbing
- Bullying is defined as repeated, malicious, verbal mistreatment driven by the desire to control.
- Mobbing is a group or collective action aimed at suppressing or humiliating a target.
Mobbing (How it starts)
- Typically begins with an escalating conflict.
- Driven by scapegoat mentality, personal animosities, fear, and jealousy.
Mobbing (Why it happens)
- Ignored, tolerated, and misinterpreted.
- Not identified clearly as distinct from sexual harassment or discrimination.
- Victims are often exhausted and unable to defend themselves.
The Costs of Mobbing/Bullying
- Lost productivity
- Increased healthcare costs
- Added legal costs
- Negative psychosocial implications
- The University of Manitoba Athletic Council provides anti-bullying programs.
Mobbing/Bullying: What can be done? (Victims)
- Recognize that they are not to blame.
- Weigh their options.
- Be assertive.
- Take control.
Mobbing/Bullying: What can be done? (Managers)
- Watch for early signs of mobbing/bullying.
- Implement a preventive company policy.
- Create a company policy using six steps:
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- Identify the need for a policy.
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- Determine the policy content and goals.
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- Gain support from leadership and legal.
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- Carefully craft your policy.
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- Communicate the changes.
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- Monitor and update the policy.
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The Impact of Shift and Night Work on Health
- Shift work, particularly night work, negatively impacts health.
- Disturbances in circadian rhythms, sleep/wake cycles, and work performance.
- Interferences with relationships, health, and family.
- Potential for gastrointestinal, neuropsychiatric, and cardiovascular issues.
- Specifically affects women's health due to hormonal and reproductive functions.
- Tolerance to shift work depends on many variables (age, personality, work/family, load and conditions).
- Many factors influence how workers tolerate shift work and schedule differences.
Shift/night work affects Four Spheres of Life
- Biological, Working, Social, and Physical health factors need consideration.
Coping strategies adopted in night shifts
- Various coping mechanisms are utilized.
- Common methods include: Coffee/tea, smoking, walking around, washing face, chewing Gutka, etc.
Tolerance to Shift Work Is Influenced By
- Individual characteristics (personal traits)
- Family situation
- Social conditions
- Working conditions
- Shift-work schedules
Tolerance to Shift Work Is Influenced By Shift-work Schedules
Shift Work and Negative Work-to-Family Spillover
- This study examined connections amongst wage earners with families.
- Identified a strong, positive correlation between shift work and negative work-to-family spillover.
- Factors influencing spillover may include:
- Work hours.
- Preference for fewer working hours.
- Supervisory support.
- A family-supportive job culture.
Study Findings
- Findings point towards strong correlation between rotating shifts and negative work-life spillover, family-friendly culture, hours of work and supervisor support.
Homelessness
- Absolute homelessness: Individuals living on the street or those who have lost their homes in disasters.
- Relative homelessness: Individuals residing in unsuitable dwellings that cannot afford basic standards.
- Visible homelessness: People seen sleeping in public spaces.
- Invisible homelessness: People living in unsafe/unstable housing, like abandoned buildings, cars, or welfare hotels (~80% of the homeless population).
Homelessness Categorized by Cause
- (1) Transitionally Homeless: Job loss, bankruptcy, eviction, divorce, or domestic violence.
- (2) Discharge into Homelessness: Relinquishment from foster care, prison, mental institutions, or hospitals.
- (3) Chronically Homeless: People dealing with long-standing physical or psychological conditions that create consistent circumstances of homelessness. Approximately 20% of the homeless population fall into this category.
Homelessness: What Can Be Done?
- Reduce high school dropout rates.
- Increase post-secondary educational opportunities for the impoverished.
- Validate foreign credentials.
- Provide economic assistance to the working poor.
- Increase accessible/affordable housing.
- Expand the availability of employment insurance.
- The Winnipeg Street Census provides resources and support to homeless communities.
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This quiz explores the impact of employment and working conditions on health, including aspects such as unemployment and emotional abuse in the workplace. It highlights the significance of safe work environments and the role of support programs like Employee Assistance Programs. Understanding these factors is crucial for improving employee well-being and mental health.
