Additional Case 16.2 John Is the Newly Hired Director of HR at Richmond

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Additional Case 16.2
John is the newly hired director of HR at Richmond Manufacturing, and he is in the process of learning about the firm's HR policies and procedures and determining what areas need improvement. John learns from his staff that the firm's workers' compensation rates have risen dramatically in recent years due to rising claims. The firm has not received any OSHA citations, and most claims have been related to employee mistakes. Many HR staff members suspect that burnout, substance abuse, and depression are the primary causes of worksite accidents at Richmond. Although Richmond established a safety program two years ago, workplace accidents continue to occur at a significant rate. John is considering the idea of establishing an EAP at Richmond.
-Refer to Additional Case 16.2.Which of the following best supports the idea that many workplace accidents at Richmond are caused by burnout,substance abuse,and depression?

• A) Turnover at Richmond is low for the industry.
• B) Domestic violence is a problem for many Richmond employees.
• C) Richmond has a high rate of absenteeism among its employees.
• D) Most Richmond employees do not participate in the wellness program.

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