JAMES_H_CARRINGTON@HP-Chelmsford-om1.om.hp.com wrote:
> The HP management considers the level of quality to be a
>direct function of employee satisfaction (morale). The management (at
>least at my facility) is encouraged to keep in close contact with the
>personal needs of all of their reporting people. This includes
>ensuring their emotional well being. For example, we have in my
>department an individual who was suffering from stress related
>illnesses. One of the prescriptions from his doctor was to get into an
>exercise program. Due to his personal situation (a combination of his
>work and home situations) it was determined that the best time for the
>program would be during normal work hours. He has been participating
>for over two years now and we see a marked improvement in his work
>output as well as his ability to interact with others (he is much more
>relaxed and actually smiles now!). There are at least three people
>from different departments who have altered their work schedules so
>that they can participate in training for competitive athletic events.
>Not only was I one of those individuals, but I constantly re-arrange
>my schedule for my childs' benefit. HP calls this 'work-life
> anagement'. It is part of corporate policy.
>
> This may sound schmaltzy, but happy people are much more productive.
>Besides, I kind of like it here.
RIGHT ON JAMES! Yesterday's organizations ignored the important
connections between work, family, couple and personal life. For the most
part, people were expected to "work it out" and toe the line. The result:
lower performance caused by increased levels of stress, burnout and yes,
you guessed it--quality suffers.
Today, more and more organizations are searching for ways to assist
employees in balancing the demands of work and personal life without
sacrificing either.
I'd be interested to learn other ways that organizations are dealing with
work/life issues. Specifically, how are organizaions helping employees
manage stress?
Tom Sullivan, M.P.A. TRAINER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF
Learning and Training Specialist CARLSON LEARNING COMPANY PROFILES
Professional Growth Associates http://www.carlsonlearning.com
P.O. Box 453, Library, PA 15129
412-835-7341
--"Thomas J. Sullivan" <pga@bellatlantic.net>
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