Natural Healing

Working Conditions Survey

Causes of stress 3 points each

• company has been taken over recently
• staff reductions/lay-offs in the past year
• department/company had major reorganization
• staff expect company to be sold or relocated
• employee benefits significantly cut recently
• mandatory overtime frequently required
• employees have little control over their work
• consequences of making mistakes are severe
• workloads vary greatly
• most work is machine-paced or fast-paced
• staff must react quickly and accurately to change

2 points each

• few chances of opportunities for advancement
• red tape hinders getting things done
• inadequate staffing, money or technology
• pay is below the going rate
• sick and holiday benefits are below the norm
• employees are rotated between shifts
• new machines/work methods have been introduced
• noise/vibration levels are high or temperature keeps changing
• employees normally isolated from one another
• performance of work units normally below average

Remedies 3 points each

• staff recognized and rewarded for their contributions
• management takes firm action to reduce stress
• mental health benefits are provided
• company has formal employee communications programme
• staff given information on coping with stress
• staff given clear job descriptions
• management and staff talk openly with one another
• employees are free to talk with one another

2 points each

• work rules are published and are the same for everyone
• child care programmes are available
• employees can work flexible hours
• perks are granted fairly
• employees have access to necessary technology
• staff and management are trained in resolving conflicts
• staff receive training when assigned new tasks
• company encourages work and personal support groups
• staff' have space and time for relaxation

1 point each

• staff assistance programme is available
• each employee's work space is not crowded
• staff can have personal items in their work areas
• management appreciates humour in the workplace
• programmes for care of the elderly are available

Subtract the total points for stress reducers from the total for stress producers. Results will range from minus 50 for excellent working conditions, to plus 60 points for a very stressful working environment.

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