Promoting workplace well-being

Author(s)

• Thompson, Neil
• Bates, John

Bibliographic Information

Promoting workplace well-being

edited by Neil Thompson and John Bates

Palgrave Macmillan, 2009

• : hardback

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Bringing together contributors from a wide range of disciplines, countries and perspectives this book provides a thought-provoking overview of the human dimension of the workplace. It covers workplace problems as well as potential solutions. Essential reading for anyone committed to making the workplace a humane and effective place.

Table of Contents

• Preface Acknowledgements Introduction PART I: WORKPLACE PROBLEMS Stress
• N.Thompson Conflict, Aggression and Bullying
• N.Thompson & L.Brooksbank Drug and Alcohol Problems
• I.Madoc Jones Mental Health Problems
• S.Desai Racism
• G.Singh Loss, Grief and Trauma
• N.Thompson & S.Thompson PART II: PROMOTING WELL-BEING Learning and Development
• J.Bates Leadership
• P.Gilbert Managing Sickness Absence
• M.Tehan Women-friendly Workplaces
• B.Metcalf Spirituality in the Workplace
• B.Moss PART III: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES A United States Perspective
• S.de Mello A Hong Kong Perspective
• S.Ng An Australian Perspective
• J.Bottomley A Greek Perspective
• V.Ioakimidis An Indian Perspective
• G.Prem Singh Conclusion References Index

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BB03795185
• ISBN:
  • 9780230221925
• LCCN: 2009043407
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Basingstoke
• Pages/Volumes: xxi, 229 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HD7261
  • DC22 : 658.3/8
  • DC : 658.3
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Work environment
  • LCSH : Well-being
  • LCSH : Personnel management