Occupational social work: From social control to social assistance?
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1996-09-12Publisher
Canadian Association of Social WorkersType
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The worksite is an important setting which impacts on the social, mental and physical well-being of the worker. A healthy workplace environment can induce many positive changes such as, a healthier workforce, increased morale, reduced absenteeism and, in turn, increased productivity. Conversely, an unhealthy and hazardous workplace can increase mortality and morbidity, lower the worker's quality of life, escalate health care costs.Citation
Csiernik, R. (1996). Occupational social work: From social control to social assistance? The Social Worker, 64 (3), 67-74.Keyword
social controlEAP
occupational social work
Employee assistance programs
Work environment
Industrial welfare
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