Reference no: EM132772009

You are currently an HR generalist helping to develop a wellness strategy at Treasure Valley WireEx. You have noticed a significant degree of stress, exhaustion, and apathy among company managers due to the extra workload required for a recent product launch. How can you improve employee wellness and considerably reduce burnout among managers?

-Offer each of the managers a higher end-of-the-year bonus
-Increase the amount of paid time off offered to each manager
-Regularly reward the managers for mission-driven behaviors
-Increase the amount of support provided by supervisors

2) Chem-O-Texx is one of the largest chemical companies in the US. The company primarily produces ceramics, petrochemicals, agrochemicals, and polymers. Employees work with a wide range of materials, and select employees work with hazardous substances. In order to meet the regulations set in place by OSHA, Chem-O-Texx must ensure that employees who work with hazardous substances __________.

-Receive a special training to ensure qualification and competence
-Know which of the substances are most harmful to humans and animals
-Understand the vital importance of using hazardous substances with care
-Be trained on how to properly handle and store hazardous substances

3) Chem-O-Texx has roughly 25,000 employees. The HR team is working to increase productivity and reduce absenteeism and medical expenses. What can the HR team do to address these concerns?

-Build on-site fitness facilities for employ ees to use
-Implement harsher punishments for those who miss work frequently
-Hire an on-site physician to quickly treat medical concerns
-Create incentive plan that includes a performance monthly bonus

4) An increasing number of employees at DataX Space are suffering from various mental health issues, including boredom, burnout, anxiety, and depression. To address the growing problem, the executive team is developing a strategy and action plan to promote better mental health. Which of the following solutions is least likely to help solve the issue?

-Increase the amount of social interaction and support provided within the workplace
-Create EAP that will provide employees with counseling services
-Provide employees with various coping strategies to lessen the impact of stressors
-Limit the amount of autonomy given to each employee to reduce ambiguity anxiety

5) Phone1 Support, a large call center based in Wichita, KS, prides itself on providing its customers with exceptional 24-7 service. The company strives to give its employees ample support, exceptional training, and a competitive compensation rate. Even though Phone1 Support is a great employer, the working environment can be taxing on employees. Employees are required to look at their computers for extended periods of time. This causes eye strain, which lowers the employees' ability to quickly find information and help customers. The HR manager wants to implement a few changes to facilitate performance and meet the needs of the company's customers. The manager should do any of the following except ________.

-Provide the employees with a flexible workstation design
-Find a way to improve the lighting conditions and reduce glare
-Allow employees to take longer breaks, giving them ample time to let their eyes relax
-Allow employees to take frequent work breaks