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City of St. Paul Fire Department Employee Assistance Program Needs Assessment Survey
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Attridge Jackson 1995 City St ...
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Abstract
In 1995, researchers at United HealthCare Corporation's OPTUM® program conducted a confidential survey of the employee assistance program needs for the City of St. Paul Fire Department. The purpose of the study was to identify and prioritize which aspects of work and personal life are perceived as stressful to employees. This information will be used to build greater awareness of these issues among employees and administration and to offer workshops and services to employees and their family members to address their needs. Three specific areas were identified, including 24 work-related and 9 personal-related areas. Areas of stress were rated for self and for other workers. After a one-month period, 147 employees had returned the survey (return rate of 31%) and 62 non-employees had returned the survey (return rate of 13%). Results revealed that employees rated their own life and work as less stressful than other workers. Includes data result tables.Table of Contents
Why the Survey was Conducted. How the Survey was Created. Who the Data was Collected. Who Participated in the Study. General Life Satisfaction. Areas of High Stress. Comparison of Stress for Self and Other Employees in General. Comparison of Employee and Spouse Ratings for Stress Experienced by Employee. Comparison of Personal Stress Among Fire-Fighters and Non-Fire-Fighter Dept. Staff. Personal Stress and Individual Characteristics. Optional Written Comments. Study Limitations. Data Tables.Citation
Attridge, M., & Jackson, R. (1995). City of St. Paul Fire Department Employee Needs Assessment Survey. Unpublished report. United Healthcare Corporation - Optum EAP.Sponsors
Optum EAP.Keyword
EAPFirefighters
Risk Factors
Behavioral Medicine
Absenteeism
Presenteeism
Spouses
Personal Satisfaction
Stress, Psychological
Employee assistance programs