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Are Stress Management Programs Indicators of Good Places to Work? Results of a National Survey

Author Nigam, J. A.; Murphy, L. R.; Swanson, N. G.
Source International Journal of Stress Management
Source Type Journal Article
Summary

This article reports the results of a national survey regarding the impact of stress management programs offered by organizations on the quality of employees’ worklife. The results indicated that organizations were more likely to institute a host of worker health and well-being programs if they also maintained a stress management program. Although employee well-being outcomes appeared unaffected by the stress management program’s presence, such initiatives did indicate that the organizations were better places to work.

Keywords Employee Assistance Programs, Occupational Stress, Stress Management, Promotion & Maintenance of Health & Wellness
Reference Nigam, J. A.; Murphy, L. R.; Swanson, N. G. (2003). Are Stress Management Programs Indicators of Good Places to Work? Results of a National Survey. Are Stress Management Programs Indicators of Good Places to Work? Results of a National Survey, International Journal of Stress Management, 10, 345-360.

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