Healthier workplaces and better bottom lines. Even the strongest organizations have had to make difficult choices over the last year. But some workplaces responded to such challenges in ways that were healthy for both employees and the bottom line. APA’s Practice Directorate recognized several of these organizations during the annual Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards and Best Practices Honors at its State Leadership Conference March 6–9 in Washington, D.C. “These organizations will be positioned to move forward as the economy turns around, rather than playing catch-up because of short-sighted decisions made during the recession,” said David W. Ballard, PsyD, MBA, assistant executive director for marketing and business development at APA.
In fact, these organizations are already seeing a payoff. “People feel out of control, and organizations and businesses are more insecure than ever,” said keynote speaker Alexis M. As workers are forced to work longer hours and take on multiple roles, she said, job stress has increased.
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