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The document discusses the need for employee counseling and wellness services in organizations. It notes that personal problems can affect job performance and increase healthcare costs. Providing counseling services promotes employee well-being and productivity while reducing costs associated with absenteeism, turnover and lost time. Common counseling programs involve problem identification, education, counseling, referral to treatment, and follow-up. Employee assistance programs address issues like substance abuse, mental health problems, and other personal or work-related difficulties. The document also outlines regulatory requirements regarding mental health coverage and accommodating employees with disabilities.
The document discusses the need for employee counseling and wellness services in organizations. It notes that personal problems can affect job performance and increase healthcare costs. Providing counseling services promotes employee well-being and productivity while reducing costs associated with absenteeism, turnover and lost time. Common counseling programs involve problem identification, education, counseling, referral to treatment, and follow-up. Employee assistance programs address issues like substance abuse, mental health problems, and other personal or work-related difficulties. The document also outlines regulatory requirements regarding mental health coverage and accommodating employees with disabilities.
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The document discusses the need for employee counseling and wellness services in organizations. It notes that personal problems can affect job performance and increase healthcare costs. Providing counseling services promotes employee well-being and productivity while reducing costs associated with absenteeism, turnover and lost time. Common counseling programs involve problem identification, education, counseling, referral to treatment, and follow-up. Employee assistance programs address issues like substance abuse, mental health problems, and other personal or work-related difficulties. The document also outlines regulatory requirements regarding mental health coverage and accommodating employees with disabilities.
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The Need for Employee Counseling Have you ever seen people: Struggling due to high levels of anxiety? Refusing treatment for a treatable condition? Experiencing job burnout? Involved in efforts to promote good health?
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The Need for Employee Counseling – 2 Personal problems are a part of life Personal problems affect job performance Healthcare costs continue to rise Reducing tardiness, absenteeism, lost time and worker’s compensation saves money Reducing turnover can improve productivity and the bottom line
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Addressing Employee Well- Being Promotes employee morale Reduces the impact of external factors on work Promotes productivity Cheaper to train, treat, and retain existing workers than to hire new ones
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Employee Counseling as an HRD Function Counseling serves the same goal as other HRD activities Improving/maintaining worker performance Same techniques are used, especially coaching Same kinds of analysis and planning needed
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Overview of Counseling Programs Problem Identification Education Counseling Referral Treatment Follow-up
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Problem Identification Screening device Absenteeism records Supervisor’s observations Referral Voluntary participation
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Education Pamphlets Videos Lectures Unsolicited Television Radio Other media
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Counseling Needs a non-threatening person with whom the worker can discuss problems and seek help. Options include: Supervisor/coach Ombudsman HRD Counselor Professional Counselor
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Referral Directing employee to appropriate resources for assistance – e.g., Physician Substance abuse treatment center Marriage counselor Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Other options (clergy)
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Treatment The actual intervention to solve the problem – e.g., Group therapy Medications Individual therapy Psychological therapy
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Follow-up Needed to: Ensure the employee is indeed carrying out the treatment Obtain information on employee progress Ensure that referrals and treatment are effective
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A Caution About Employee Counseling All six approaches are not always needed The following issues drive which approach is taken: Type of problem identified Appropriate response Available resources
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Who Provides Employee Counseling? Depends on the organization and organizational culture Can be done using: Corporate resources (In-house) Outside resources (Out-of-house)
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In-House Efforts Advantages: Disadvantages: Internal control Confidentiality Familiarity with Lack of needed organization resources Better coordination of efforts Employee reluctance to use services Sense of ownership Greater internal Limitations in staff credibility skill and expertise
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Contracting Externally (Out-of- House) Advantages: Disadvantages: Subject matter Lack of on-site experts services Confidentiality easier Possible communications to maintain problems Lower cost Lack of Better identification organizational and use of resources knowledge
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Characteristics of Effective Programs Top management support Clear policies and procedures Cooperation with unions and employee groups A range of care: Referral to community resources Follow-up
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Characteristics of Effective Programs – 2 Policy of guaranteed confidentiality Maintenance of records for program evaluation Health insurance benefit coverage for services Family education
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) Job-based programs operating within an organization that: Identify troubled employees Motivate them to resolve their problems Provide access to counseling and treatment, as appropriate
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General Topics that EAPs Might Address Alcoholism Compulsive Drug abuse gambling Anxiety Marital problems Depression Financial problems Eating disorders Personal problems
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Issues/Outcomes Affected by EAPs Productivity Accidents Absenteeism Training Turnover Replacement costs Unemployment costs Insurance benefits Substance abuse Etc. treatment
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Who Offers EAPs? 62% of medium- and large-sized companies 33% of companies with 50+ employees Estimated 82% of large firm employees have access to an employee assistance program
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Items of Importance
Extent of substance abuse and
mental health problems faced by companies Approaches to employee assistance Effectiveness of EAPs in treating substance abuse and mental health problems Werner & DeSimone (2006) 23 Substance Abuse Over 19 million Americans abuse alcohol or drugs Alcohol is involved in 47% of industrial injuries Substance abuse costs U.S. businesses over $100 billion per year
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Substance Abuse – 2 6.5% of workers reported going to work while under the influence of drugs or alcohol 5%–8% reported being under the influence of marijuana at work Companies lose over $7,000/year for each abuser of alcohol or drugs
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Reasons for Immediate Concern Drug and alcohol users are more prone to accidents, injuries, disciplinary problems, and “involuntary” turnover Would you want to fly in a plane with a drunken pilot? Do you want to drive a car put together by someone abusing marijuana or cocaine?
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Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 Promotes drug-free awareness among federal contractors and grant recipients Tells employees about: Availability of drug counseling Availability of rehabilitation programs Employee assistance programs
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Mental Health It is estimated that: 18.8 million Americans suffer from a depressive illness every year 23% of the American population has some sort of mental disorder 5.4 % have a serious mental illness
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Results of Serious Mental Health Problems Mental health problems can interfere with major life functions such as: Eating Managing money Functioning in family groups Functioning at work Functioning in society Functioning in educational settings
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Common Mental and Emotional Health Problems Individual adjustment Victim of external factors (rape, incest, battering, crime) Sexual problems, including impotence Divorce and marital problems
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Common Mental and Emotional Health Problems – 2 Depression and suicide attempts Difficulties with family and children Sexual harassment in workplace Legal and financial problems Gambling addiction
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Why Care About Mental and Emotional Problems? Problems can cause: Absenteeism Poor performance and work habits Low job satisfaction Indecisiveness Interpersonal conflicts Violence and aggressive behaviors at work
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Three Federal Regulatory Actions
American Disabilities Act of 1990
Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 Executive Directive by President Clinton (effective January 1, 2001)
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American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 Who is covered by the ADA? An employee who: Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, Has a record of such impairment, or Is regarded as having such an impairment, i.e., an employer’s perception of a disability would be covered. Guarantees equal access to jobs for those with disabilities Includes mental and emotional disabilities, along with physical disabilities How to deal with individuals with such disabilities (EEOC Guidelines, May, 1997)
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Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 Employers with 50+ employees must provide mental health coverage equal to physical coverage Does NOT include coverage for substance abuse or chemical dependency Note: This law has been extended on a year-by-year basis since September 2001.
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Executive Directive by President Clinton Requires equal coverage (parity) for mental health benefits for those covered by the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Federal employees Their dependents Federal retirees Also covers substance abuse treatment Took effect on January 1, 2001 Source: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/consumers/parity/faq.asp
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Why These Three Federal Actions? To require employers to pay attention to mental health issues To urge/force employers to carefully manage and address such problems
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EAP Approach to Resolving Employee Personal Problems Basis of the EAP approach: Work is very important to people Work performance can help identify an employee’s personal problems Employees can be motivated to seek help
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Characteristics of the EAP Approach Problem is defined in terms of job performance, rather than in clinical terms Supervisors monitor employees to identify changes in workplace behavior that indicate potential problems
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Behavior Problems Indicating Possible Substance Abuse Absenteeism On-the-job absences High accident rate Poor job performance Poor relationships with co-workers
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Constructive Confrontation In this approach, a supervisor: monitors performance confronts employee on poor performance coaches to improve performance urges use of EAP’s counseling service emphasizes the consequences of continued poor performance
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The Typical EAP Clear policies, procedures, and responsibilities concerning health and personal problems on the job Employee education campaigns Supervisory training program Clinical services (In- or out-of-house) Follow-up monitoring
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Effectiveness of EAPs Effectiveness is “generally accepted” Estimated 50% to 85% effectiveness rate Estimated savings of $2 to $20 per dollar invested in EAP However, much EAP evaluation is subjective, and strongly criticized
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EAPs and the HRD Professional EAPs are often housed within the HRD area of the organization HRD must determine: Costs vs. benefits of the program in dollars Whether it’s cheaper to replace an individual than to successfully treat that person Healthcare organizations are increasingly involved in EAPs (behavioral healthcare management)
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Stress Management Interventions “Any activity, program, or opportunity initiated by an organization, which focuses on reducing work-related stressors….”
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What is Stress? Some environmental force affecting the individual (a stressor) Individual’s response to the stressor Interaction between individual and the stressor Individuals react in different ways to stress
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Organizational Stressors Factors intrinsic to the job Organizational structure and control Rewards systems Human resource systems Leadership
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Stress Management Interventions Educationally-Oriented Interventions Sources or stress, how it feels, how to avoid it, how to cope with it Skill-Acquisition Interventions Provides new ways to manage stress such as: Time management training Assertiveness training
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Stress Management Intervention Model
By Permission: Ivancevich (1990)
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A Model of SMIs Focuses on the individual Helps the individual cope Perhaps more focus should be placed on stressors from the work environment
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Effectiveness of SMIs Research hasn’t been rigorous enough to measure effectiveness accurately Well-conducted research demonstrates some success More research is needed
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Guidance for SMIs Look for specific issues Assess and analyze apparent problems Look for specific and focused solutions Look at strategic intervention: Is problem throughout the organization, or is it localized? Ensure evaluation and timely feedback
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Employee Wellness and Health Promotion Wellness is more than the absence of disease Promotes physical fitness and other nonstress issues: Obesity Smoking Helps control healthcare costs
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Three Levels of Fitness and Wellness Programs Level 1 – primarily educational without interventions Level 2 – seeks to bring about direct change: Supervised exercise, fitness centers, etc. Level 3 – institutionalized wellness
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Ten Dimensions of Work Site Wellness Constructive wellness policy Wellness screening Working with community resources Employee referrals to professionals Menu-approach to health improvement
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Ten Dimensions of Work Site Wellness – 2 Outreach and follow-up counseling Plant-wide wellness events Worksite policies and systems Ongoing evaluation of wellness process Periodic evaluation of cost-benefits of wellness programs
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Exercise and Fitness Interventions Most popular interventions Even modest exercise helps prevent disease Research shows effectiveness Problem: Getting those who would benefit the most to exercise
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Smoking Cessation Programs Smoking: most publicized health risk Cost per smoking employee: $2,853 per year more than nonsmokers Measuring effectiveness: Quit rate Percentage of smokers in program Cost Benefit: $8 saved for $1 spent
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Nutrition and Weight Control Obesity: 30% or more over one’s “ideal” weight 30% of Americans are obese; another 34% are overweight Obesity causes hypertension, musculoskeletal problems, high blood sugar, and cholesterol levels Competition helps program effectiveness
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Control of Hypertension Hypertension – blood pressure greater than 140/90 repeatedly over time Greater incidence of heart disease and stroke Control through, exercise, weight loss, medication, stress reduction and low salt diet Benefit: $1.89 to $2.72 reduction in health claims per dollar spent on program
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Issues in Employee Counseling Effectiveness of programs Legal issues Who is responsible for counseling? Ethical issues Unintended negative outcomes
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Effectiveness of Counseling Determine organizational demographics Determine expected participation rates Estimate start-up and maintenance costs Implement test and tracking system Measure pre- and postprogram Analyze results for users and non-users Do present and future cost-benefit analyses
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Legal Issues Using counseling programs to comply with legislation may increase liability to lawsuits: Must be equally available to all Erroneous assessments are made Injuries in wellness/fitness programs can lead to lawsuits
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Responsibility for Employee Counseling HRD Professionals? Supervisors? Unions? Management? Individuals? What are your thoughts?
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Ethical Issues Confidentiality: Records should be held in strictest confidence, and kept separate from the employee’s regular personnel file Release only with specific employee permission Nature of Participation: Mandatory versus voluntary
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Question Should participation be mandatory or voluntary? Why?
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Potential Unintended Negative Outcomes Increased worker’s compensation costs Employee scheduling problems, increased fatigue, lower performance Conflicts at work over smoking bans
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Closing Thoughts EAPs show that companies care HRD professionals have the skills and expertise to provide EAP information Promoting employee health and well-being can contributes positively to an organization’s bottom line.
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Summary Employee well-being affects ability, availability, and readiness to perform a job Employee counseling encompasses a lot of areas It is an HRD function that: Ensures that employees are now effective contributors to the organization, and that they will continue to be in the future Needs professionals who are qualified to deal with the difficult issues involved with this topic