MMHA6530 Week 5 Assignment Latest 2021 June

MMHA6530 Disease Prevention and Care Management

Week 5 Assignment  

Work–Life Balance Program Proposal

Adults in most developed countries work many hours a week but perhaps nowhere as much as in the United States. According to the Center for American Progress, the United States is one of the only developed countries that does not set a maximum number of hours for the workweek. A large majority of males (85%) and females (66%) work more than 40 hours per week (The Center for American Progress, 2018).

Regardless of the hours an individual works each week, stress is a part of life. Everyday inconveniences can add stress to already hectic lives. It is well-known that cortisol released from the brain in times of stress causes long-term health problems for the heart and other organs of the body. Identifying strategies to reduce stress levels can greatly impact long-term health for the better.

Achieving work-life balance is a struggle for many people. Many companies currently have innovative programs in place to help employees reduce stress, disconnect from work, and enjoy the other aspects of life. It is important to consider these programs and companies when developing a proposal for a work–life balance program in the workplace.

Reference

The Center for American Progress. (2018). The U.S. is the most overworked developing nation in the world. Retrieved from https://20somethingfinance.com/american-hours-worked-productivity-vacation/

To Prepare:

Review the Week 5 Assignment Instructions provided in this week’s Resources.

Research three companies or organizations in your region.

Reflect on how each company or organization approaches the promotion of work-life balance.

Assignment:

Read the following scenario:

You have noticed there is a drop in energy and enthusiasm at work. As the Health Promotion Manager, you have decided it is important to develop a program that will help you and your co-workers achieve a better work-life balance.

For this Assignment, you will develop a proposal for a work-based work-life balance program that you will present to senior leadership. Your proposal should be 3–5 pages in length and should include the following:

An explanation of the relationship between stress and overall health

A selected health behavioral theory or model to use as a framework for your proposal on work-life balance

Targeted outcomes of the program (specifically, how will this program contribute to work–life balance in the workplace and promote coping strategies for overall population health?)

Motivators that might be included in the work-life balance program to engage employees to participate

Innovative ideas from other companies you researched in preparation for this Assignment that make sense within your theoretical framework

Three to five peer-reviewed sources.

By Day 7

Submit your Assignment.

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