Promoting workplace well-being

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Promoting workplace well-being

edited by Neil Thompson and John Bates

Palgrave Macmillan, 2009

  • : hardback

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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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

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