Question

Describe how the potential policies below might promote better health for everyone in society? What other policies or social changes might you add to this list: Existing Policies: Potential Policies: 8-hour work day Guaranteed paid vacation Minimum wage Living wage Unemployment insurance Job training and placement Free K-12 public education Equal distribution of resources across public schools Social Security Universal Healthcare

Answer 1

• Having a fixed 8 hour workday is helpful in promoting both physical and mental health of the employees as they would be able to spend more time with themselves by indulging in some extra curricular activities and keep themselves rejuvenated thereby increasing their motivation and focus at work. And also they would be able to give more time to their families as well.
• Guaranteed paid vacation will help the employees financially and take of the burden of thinking about money for a vacation. This would keep the employee happy and motivated.
• Some of the most important connections between income and health are formed early in life when the first stages of a child’s health trajectory and development over the life course are set. Investments early in life, and the policies that advance them, help ensure optimal health development as well as later success in school and at work.
• The second set of policy approaches includes policies that encourage work or provide Americans with short-term cash assistance or inkind benefits. They include policies that promote successful business and job growth, as well as policies established by government programs such as social safety net programs, Social Security, and Medicare. They can also involve private sector efforts that help boost or protect the income or assets of individuals and families.
• Child care services can also be another way to promote healthy workforce.A family-friendly work environment has proven to benefit both employers and employees in a variety of different industries.
• Companies could offer unpaid leave for events that don’t qualify under the Family and Medical Leave Act, such as helping care for a parent with a serious illness or extending maternity leave for a couple more months after the birth of a child.
• Employee experience can be positively enhanced by offering training and support to all levels of staff within a business, taking care to ensure equity of access across the workplace.
• Line managers have a crucial role in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees. From communication, to clarity of job role, managers can influence the success of a team. The on the job training includes good practice in promoting positive mental health and wellbeing, as well as offering practical examples of how to support employees experiencing mental health problems.