Emotional Terrors in the Workplace: Protecting Your Business Bottom Line - Emotional Continuity Management in the Workplace

OVERVIEW

• Mad cow costs Tyson Foods US$61 million January 27, 2004 (theAge.com)

• The cost of Depressions alone tops $70 billion in health care, work loss, as well as other expenses. By 1991, it was estimated the stress-related disorders cost approximately $150 billion annually and claimed more than 14% of insurance compensations. Stress- related absenteeism is responsible for the loss of 50 million working days each year. (Thomas 2002)

• Canadian Agriculture Minister Clay Serby says the total amount spent by all governments in Canada to battle the mad cow crisis is about $750 million dollars. The Canadian beef industry has been devastated since one cow tested positive for mad cow disease in May. (WelcometoMoosejaw.com, April 25, 2004)

• Some Data Regarding Upgrading School Security Features in Newer and Remodeled Schools Since The Columbine Shootings: (Taylor, 2004)

• Principal's office has large windows and overlooks the campus for better visibility. Example: Pinnacle High School in northeast Phoenix.

• More fences and wrought-iron gates limit access. Example: Fountain Hills Middle School.

• The traditional rows of separate classroom buildings are being replaced by buildings with a courtyard in the center for better visibility of the campus. Example: Tavan Elementary in east Phoenix.

• Classrooms have fewer windows facing the street. Windows are used primarily on the side of the classroom facing the school's interior. Example: Peralta Trail Elementary in Apache Junction.

• New high schools are being wired for closed-circuit televisions and security cameras . Example: New high school to be built in the Saddle Mountain Unified School District near Tonopah.

• Classrooms often have a door leading to the classroom next door. This provides a second exit in an emergency. Example: Cochise Elementary in Scottsdale.