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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uaruVhvX8dc” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”750px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”65px||50px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”P{|| font-size: 18px;|| color: #133b54;||}||strong{|| font-size: 18px;|| color: #133b54;||}||span {|||| font-size: 18px;|| color: #133b54;||||}||h4 {|| font-size: 24px;|| color: #133b54;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Healthy Work Survey – For Individuals<\/strong> was developed by university researchers<\/a><\/span> along with the Healthy Work Campaign, and is now available to assess if you are experiencing work stress. It is anonymous, confidential, and is intended to help you learn more about the stressors you are experiencing at work that may be affecting your health and well-being.<\/p>\n The stress we experience from work is not just in our heads; it is caused by policies, practices and demands in the workplace. Chronic (long-term) exposure to workplace stressors can lead to mental ill health, such as burnout and depression, as well as cardiovascular problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke. For more about unhealthy work as well as information about healthy work, see <\/em>www.healthywork.org<\/em><\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e1ddda” custom_padding=”48px|64px|48px|64px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”48px|64px|48px|64px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”48px|20px|48px|20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.healthywork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Working-people-pics-15-accountant-at-computer-113018-jpg.avif” title_text=”Working-people-pics-15-accountant-at-computer-113018″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”P{|| color: #133b54;||}||span{|| color: #133b54;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The results from the Healthy Work Survey show your \u201crisk<\/a><\/span>\u201d for some of the most common, health-damaging work stressors. Your score is categorized as \u201clow\u201d, \u201cintermediate\u201d or \u201chigh\u201d by comparing your results to data from the nationally-representative Quality of Worklife survey<\/a><\/span> of the U.S. working population.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e1ddda” custom_padding=”1px|64px|1px|64px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px|20px||20px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The following sections give you information about the significance of the workplace stressors measured in the Healthy Work Survey, and what you could do to improve your scores in each category.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”High Job Demands” module_id=”high-job-demands” module_class=”toggle-no-box” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]If you have scored in the <\/span>highest risk level<\/span> in the U.S. population for job demands, this means that compared to most others in the U.S. working population, your job demands are very high. Having high job demands means you have a combination of a challenging workload, work pace and\/or conflicting demands, meaning that you are often interrupted by demands from different sources making it more difficult to finish all your tasks. High job demands can be <\/span>harmful to your health<\/span><\/a> especially if it is coupled with a <\/span>lack of job control<\/span><\/a> and or job resources (<\/span>job strain<\/span><\/a>). <\/span>Here are some <\/span>ideas<\/span><\/a> of how others have improved job demands or <\/span>tools<\/span><\/a> to help you cope with or improve your job demands.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Work-Family Conflict” module_id=”work-family-conflict” module_class=”toggle-no-box” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you have scored in the<\/span> highest risk level<\/span> in the U.S. population for work-family conflict, this means you have high levels of work-family (or work-life) conflict compared to most U.S. workers. <\/span>Work-family conflict<\/span><\/a> is <\/span>a lack of time and energy to adequately meet both the demands of work and non-work life simultaneously. You come home too tired after work to do the things you enjoy or you have so much work that it prevents you from spending time with family or friends or pursuing personal interests. Also, challenges at home might interfere with your ability to perform your job. Work-family conflict is a major <\/span>stressor<\/span><\/a> that can lead to burnout, sleep problems and other health and productivity outcomes. There are some ways to reduce work-family conflict if an organization is willing to train supervisors and other managers to practice more <\/span>family-supportive supervisor practices<\/span><\/a>, and to provide flexible work policies (e.g. working from home, part-time hours, shared jobs). Here are some <\/span>ideas<\/span><\/a> from others who have reduced work-family conflict on the job.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Low Rewards” module_id=”low-rewards” module_class=”toggle-no-box” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you have scored in the <\/span>highest risk level<\/span> in the U.S. population for low rewards, this means you are less likely than other workers in the U.S. to experience respectful work, fair promotion opportunities, and job security. Also, you may be more likely to report that what you earn on the job is less than what you deserve or less than others who do the same job. When rewards do not match the required effort or responsibility of a job, this is also a major stressor called <\/span>effort-reward imbalance<\/span><\/a> which can increase your risk for depression, burnout and CVD<\/span>. Here are some\u00a0<\/span>ideas<\/span><\/a> from others who have improved \u201crewards\u201d on the job.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Poor Safety Climate” module_id=”poor-safety-climate” module_class=”toggle-no-box” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If <\/span>you have scored in the <\/span>highest risk level<\/span> in the U.S. population for <\/span>poor safety climate<\/span><\/a> at work, this means you report that management at your workplace is less likely to prioritize the safety of workers or that they take shortcuts when it comes to worker health and safety. A healthy work environment should be free of physical hazards, including safety and mechanical hazards, toxic chemicals, noise, radiation, infectious diseases, extremes of heat and cold, and ergonomic design hazards. Poor safety climate may mean you are at risk of work-related injury and illnesses. You have a <\/span>right to know<\/span><\/a> what hazards you are exposed to in your workplace and there are many organizations in your county or state that can help you<\/span> identify and report hazards.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”228.1px” custom_margin=”||-2px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”24px||10px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”20px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For more information about (un)healthy work, go <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. If you want to stay informed about the Healthy Work Survey<\/strong> and receive other updates, please sign up for our Newsletter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Free Report<\/h4>\n
\nIf you choose, after completing the survey, you can receive a free email report <\/strong>showing your results compared to a U.S. national population, so you can see if your work stress is greater, less than or similar to others. The report will also offer strategies<\/a><\/span> and solutions<\/a><\/span> based on the specific stressors you face at work.<\/p>\nWhat Do My Results Mean?<\/h4>\n
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High workload<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Inadequate resources<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Long work hours (in the past week)<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Low ability to make decisions<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Low use of skills<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Lack of supervisor support<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Lack of coworker support<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Lack of promotion opportunities<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Is your work<\/span> healthy?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/span>For Healthy Work Tools for Individuals, go <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.
<\/span>For Healthy Work Strategies – case studies showing how others have improved work stressors, go <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n