Healthy and Productive Work

The Enterprise Culture of the 1980s helped transform economies of Western Europe, but left behind a legacy of stress, both for managers and shop floor workers. And while the cost of stress is enormous, it has come to be accepted as the legacy of a successful business. A collection of good practice examples, drawn together in a structured way, this book provides clear comparisons of a number of companies in the USA and Europe, ranging from the US Air Force, to an international pharmaceutical company (Zeneca), and a high-powered international retailer (Marks and Spencer). An expert and international panel offers strategies to help you create a healthy environment for your workforce.

Lawrence R. Murphy and Cary Cooper

1. A Model of Health Work Organizations 2. Changing the Health Culture in Retailing - Marks & Spencer 3. Individual and Organizational Activities to Build Better Health - Home Depot Inc. 4. Building World Class Performance in Changing Times - Threat and Opportunity in the US Air Force 5. A Dual-Phase Stress Control Intervention to Improve Organizational Health - Corning Incorporated 6. Excellence in the Health Care Industry: A Case Study of One Hospital System's Efforts 7. Managing Risks and Developing Human Assets to Improve Health, Stress Resiliency, Work/Family Life and Performance at Elkay Manufacturing 8. Stress Management in a Pharmaceutical Company - Zeneca 9. Improving Communications and Health in a Government Department - HM Customs and Excise 10. Developing a Healthy Corporate Structure