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Employee Assistance Programs, 2005.
A discussion on employee assistance programs and their effect on the work environment.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper explores employee assistance programs (EAP's), describing what they offer and the benefits that they can provide to employees and employers. It describes the benefits of EAP's regarding happier employees which lead to a more efficient workplace.
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"Employee assistance programs (EAP's) are programs that are generally provided by employers or in some cases jointly provided by employers and unions. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP's) are intended to assist employees and their family ..."
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Employee Assistance Programs, 2007.
This paper discusses public sector employee assistance programs.
1,968 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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In this article, the writer presents an examination of employee benefit programs and looks at how they impact the public sector workplace. The writer explains what employment assistance programs (EAP's) are. The writer then discusses their history, management and impact and also studies how they fit into the public sector workforce. The writer concludes that, as public sector organizations move forward and budgets become tighter, EAP's should not only be maintained, but they should be enhanced to further reduce public sector workplace problems which in turn saves taxpayer dollars.
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Introduction
History
Purpose
Types of EAPs
Benefits of EAP in Public Sector Workforces
How EAPs Are Managed
Public Sector Specifics
Success or Failure
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"Over the years EAP's developed into programs meant to assist with any employee personal problem that had the potential to interfere with his or her ability to perform work duties. This can include marriage issues, financial stress, depression, drug or alcohol use, child care issues or other things that are not job related but have a negative impact on the employee's job performance."
"Employee Assistance Programs saw major growth during the 1970s when federal grants began to be offered to help offset the cost of providing such programs in the private and public sector."
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Public Assistance Programs, 2005.
A discussion on the effectiveness of public assistance programs.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper addresses the controversy over the effectiveness of public assistance programs, contending that in spite of the valid arguments against them, they do work but need improvement. It also mentions the development of public assistance programs.
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"President Lyndon B Johnson initiated the country's War on Poverty in his State of the Union address in which the statement "This administration today here and now declares unconditional war on poverty in America ..."
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Employee Assistance Programs, 1991.
This paper discusses employee assistance programs to combat decreased productivity because of employees' alcoholism and personal problems: Purpose, funding, methods, effectiveness, socioeconomics and legal issues.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 15 sources, $ 87.95
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"There are myriad problems which plague both public and private organizations resulting in decreased productivity (tardiness, absenteeism, work-place substance abuse, off-site substance abuse impacting performance, an increased incidence of accidents, faulty decision making, and decreased employee morale) due to an increasing incidence of "troubled employees". ... reports that factors such as new and modified life-styles, a changed workforce, increased female participation in the workforce, changed roles among females and males within the family structure and within the work-place, new management practices, the changing nature of work, a decline in union power and membership, technological advances resulting in rapid job changes and job elimination, and increased education, ... "
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Canada Assistance Program, 2002.
A look at how the Canada Assistance Program is utilized in Ontario.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper examines the Canada Assistance Program (CAP) in the context of Ontario in 2002. Initially, the development in CAP is outlined. Then the declining federal financial contribution and declining federal influence is documented. The new, restrictive regime introduced by the Ontario Tories after 1995 is outlined finally.
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Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs, 2006.
An analysis of the therapeutic value of animal-assisted therapy programs.
1,724 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper examines how animal-assisted therapy can be used as a holistic approach to improve the quality of life of humans in clinical and social settings for children and adults alike. It looks at how the field of behavioral health has found uses for animals in psychotherapy and treating mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients. Modern medicine is just beginning to see the possible benefits of dogs in treating patients with various diseases. It also discusses how service and companion animals enable people to relax and focus as well as improve their self-image and gain independence.
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"Psychiatrists and psychotherapists have found that animal-assisted therapy proves effective in the management of their clients. The animals assist the clinician by removing the subject's anxiety and paving the way for open communication (Netting, Wilson, and New, 1987). Additionally, the bond shared between humans and animals provides an alternate path to recovery by reducing stress and stimulating the desire to participate in individual and group activities (Bizup, Joy, and Davidson, 2003). For example, equine-facilitated psychotherapy forces patients to align their outward body language and behavior with what they are feeling internally. Because a horse is very sensitive to its environment, it can sense a rider's conflicting attitude and disposition."
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Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs (AAT), 2005.
A closer look at the new phenomenon of AAT used by health care professionals.
1,132 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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Research shows that animal assisted therapy, or AAT, is a cheaper, more effective therapeutic process in helping many different kinds of people. As with all therapy programs, there are many pros and cons, which are covered in this paper. The paper also examines the many resources available and presents some general guidelines on how to start such a program.
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"The final disadvantage of AAT is that insurance companies do not recognize it as a stand-alone treatment option. They do reimburse facilities for the use of the therapy. The insurance companies only reimburse if the AAT is used in conjunction with traditional treatment programs (Klotter). A national AAT program called Delta Society does cover the liability of registered volunteers - called Pet Partners. However, if the Pet Partners are professionals, the society does not cover them."
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Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs, 2005.
Describes how animals help out in therapy and counseling.
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper covers animal assisted therapy (AAT) programs and how to construct one. The paper explores advantages and disadvantages of AAT. It then discusses which types of cases would benefit most from this type of therapy.
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"The use of animals as part of therapy is a fairly recent phenomena. Many different kinds of animals are used in pet therapy programs and it is used for a multitude of purposes. The main client populations that benefit from the programs are the disabled (mentally or physically) and the elderly although there are other populations served such as the terminally ill and abused children. Because the use of animals in therapy is new, many questions are left unanswered or people are just unaware that it even exists."
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Assisting Employees around the World, 2001.
This paper summarizes an article by David Levine which discusses the unique challenges faced by global corporations.
870 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, $ 30.95
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This paper analyzes the article "Assisting Employees around the World" which discusses the unique challenges faced by global corporations in terms of the cultural diversity of their workforce, and the subsequent need for Employee Assistance Programs that focus on issues of cultural diversity.
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"In the new and expanded global workforce of the twenty-first century, the issue of cultural diversity has become increasingly important in the success of multinational corporations. Whether it is an American company opening an overseas location or a foreign corporation doing business on U.S. soil, more and more citizens are relocating for business purposes to countries to which they are not native. These workers often find themselves under enormous stress ? not from the work itself, but from the resulting culture shock, which often leaves them feeling isolated and alone. As greater numbers of corporations are ?going global? by setting up operations abroad, this particular aspect of global diversity is becoming more and more eminent."
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Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program (TANF), 2002.
This paper discusses the historical origins, impact and success or failure of the federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program enacted into law in 1996.
2,375 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper discusses that TANF replaced the Aid to Families with Dependent Families (AFDC) portion of federally financed welfare assistance and was radically different than it. This paper describes that TANF consists of block grants of fixed amounts of federal funds to the states, which are free to provide welfare assistance to the poor on such terms as they individually see fit, subject to only to constitutional requirements and federal guidelines. The author feels that the aim of the TANF is to reduce the welfare rolls and associated costs by imposing time and other limitations on the availability of welfare benefits and by encouraging the transition of recipients from welfare to work.
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Background
Demands for Welfare Reform in the 1980s
First Three Years of Clinton Administration (1993-1995)
Passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996
Evaluation of the Impact and Success or Failure of TANF
Conclusion
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"Federal relief was originally intended as a temporary measure designed to alleviate the suffering caused by the economic dislocation produced by the Great Depression. President Franklin Roosevelt said at the time he introduced the Federal Relief Act in 1935 that "continued dependence on relief induces spiritual and moral degeneration." Primary reliance was on make work jobs as a source of income. AFDC was added as supplementary relief for families where the principal breadwinner was dead, absent or disabled. Over time, AFDC was expanded to include survivors and dependent coverage. In 1960s under Lyndon Johnson's anti-poverty program, additional federal and state financial assistance to poor families was provided in the form of free food stamps and school lunches, free or subsidized health care, education and housing, and aid to the elderly and disabled."
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Workers in Internal EAP Settings, 2005.
A study about job satisfaction of social workers in internal employee assistance program (EAP) settings.
11,520 words (approx. 46.1 pages), 41 sources, APA, $ 225.95
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This study attempts to determine the relationship between work autonomy and job satisfaction of EAP social workers in internal employee assistance program settings by looking at a number of work related factors. To begin with, the paper considers the extent of the relationship, if any, between work autonomy and job satisfaction among social workers. It then looks at the nature of job satisfaction from a social worker's perspective as well as how employee assistance programs can assist social work managers in improving social worker job satisfaction.
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Key Term Definitions
Review of Literature - Overview
Work Autonomy within Organizations
Work Autonomy and Social Workers
Job Satisfaction within Organizations
Job Satisfaction and Social Workers
Theoretical Framework
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"Substance abuse in the American workplace is an enormously expensive and growing problem today. According to Pace, Smits and Youngblood (1992), there are literally billions of dollars being lost in terms of productivity, as well as an incalculable amount of human misery and the erosion of world preeminence in the marketplace as direct or indirect consequence of workplace substance abuse. These authors report that properly designed and managed EAPs have demonstrated a significant, proven, and much needed role to play in the prevention and the treatment of workplace substance abuse. "Yet there are only about 10,000 EAPs in existence today in the American workplace, covering perhaps 10 percent of the work force" (Pace, Smits & Youngblood, 1992, p. xvi)."
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Regular Employees vs. Temporary Employees, 2002.
An analysis and examination of the multitude of issues concerning the hiring of regular employees rather than temporary employees.
660 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper analyzes the issues surrounding an employer's decision to hire regular rather than temporary employees. It discusses policy issues involving regular employees and temporary employees such as benefits, compensation, discharge, discipline, and overtime pay. The paper concludes with suggestions for eliminating or reducing the stark contrasts between regular employees and temporary employees.
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"Overtime pay is another area where there is a divergence between regular employees and temporary employees. As mentioned above, regular employees are generally salaried, i.e., they work a set number of hours and receive a fixed income each month. Temporary employees are generally paid hourly and their hours of employment may vary, resulting in a variable income each month. In terms of overtime pay, regular employees who are salaried do not receive overtime pay regardless of how many hours per week they work. Regular employees who are not salaried, like temporary employees, receive overtime pay (time and one-half) for each hour over 8 hours per day and for each hour over 40 hours per week."
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Employee Health Issues, 1996.
Need for, types, benefits, effectiveness & examples of wellness & employee assistance programs; occupational stress (types, causes & effects, management of).
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 34 sources, $ 135.95
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"This research examines the development and implementation of employee wellness programs in the American work place. The practice of employer sponsorship of such programs is increasing rapidly in the contemporary period (Anfuso, 1995, pp. 70-75). The purpose, scope, and character of such programs are addressed."
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Alcoholism in the Workplace, 2002.
A research proposal which examines the effectiveness of the organizational approaches of employee assistance programs (EAPs) and health promotion programs which are implemented to deal with the problem of alcoholism in the workplace.
3,744 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 28 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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The proposed research study investigates two research questions. Are programs structured as EAPs or programs structured as health promotion initiatives more effective in dealing with alcoholism in the workplace? and what underlying conceptual base, social learning, physiological, psychological, sociological, or some combination thereof, leads to programs that are more effective in dealing with alcoholism in the workplace?
Statement of the Problem
Background of the Study
Rationale of the Study
Significance of the Study
Explanation of the Research Problem
Research Questions
Research Hypotheses and Variables
II. Literature Review
Classic Studies
Conceptual Background
Alcohol Related Factors
Health Program Initiatives vs EAPs
Flaws in Existing Research
Research Hypotheses and Variables
IV. Research Design
V. Sampling Strategy
VI. Data Collection
VII. Data Analysis
VIII. References
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"In contemporary American society, the ?use of certain substances to modify mood or behavior under certain circumstances is generally regarded as normal and appropriate. Such use includes recreational drinking of alcohol, in which a majority of adult Americans participate ?? (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 1994, p. 165). Problems for most people develop when ?maladaptive behavioral changes associated with the more or less regular use of psychoactive substances that affect the central nervous system? appear (p. 165). Alcohol use in the workplace is an increasingly important problem in the United States. Lost productivity for the organization, as well as adverse personal and family effects, are costly to organizations, individuals, and society (Welch, 1999). Employee assistance programs (EAPs) and health promotion programs are among the organizational approaches implemented to deal with the problem of alcoholism in the workplace. Despite these efforts, the problem persists (Pawsey, 2000)."
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Family Literacy Programs, 2008.
A research paper that attempts to identify a family literacy program which assists English language students to develop their language skills.
9,389 words (approx. 37.6 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 193.95
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This research paper discusses a study to identify best practices for the effective delivery of educational services to English literacy learning students using a family literacy program approach. The paper comments that the challenges of educating students who do not speak a societal language are enormous and that educating such students is not just a question of teaching English: It is rather a question of providing large numbers of students with access to the curriculum at the same time that they are learning English. The paper uses a five-chapter format to discuss questions related to the topic with the fifth chapter providing a summary of the research, salient conclusions and recommendations.
Outline:
Introduction
Review of Literature
Design of the Study
Summary And Recapitulation Of Main Themes
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"The day when a third of America was plagued by apartheid is long gone of course, and "white-only" waiting rooms and drinking fountains are a nasty thing of the past. Today, a black man and a white woman are candidates for the presidency of the United States, and it is clear that although much remains to be done, much has been accomplished in the last five decades to advance the rights of women and African Americans. In fact, there may come a day when blacks and white find themselves at a distinct disadvantage because of shifting demographic patterns in the U.S., and sharing a common language and a common - albeit shameful in some cases -- legacy will bring them closer together in the face of these multicultural trends. Even together, though, blacks and whites may be faced with a new United States in the mid-20th century where Spanish is the predominate language in a majority of the states of the union, and they will be seeking out family literacy programs to help them survive in this new environment just as ELL learners are doing today. Given these trends, it is clearly in the best interests of an increasingly polyglot nation to ensure that everyone can communicate, and the English-only initiatives springing up across the country will not solve the problem. What is needed is a more informed view of the problem by mainstream Americans, particularly since they or their children may well find themselves in the ELL predicament sooner than they might think. All in all, family literacy programs were shown to just be good business. These programs provide an enormous return on their investment, and because the investment is in the nation's future, they are also the right thing to do today to help ensure the viability of a different America in the coming years."
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