Mr. Dean Debnam

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  Published on: 9/29/2008    Last Visited: 9/29/2008  

  If a small business has to resort to layoffs or other cutbacks, it's best to do them at one time, if that's possible, said Dean Debnam, president of Workplace Options, a work-life consultancy based in Raleigh, N.C.
  
  "Don't dribble it out," he said."Figure it out and do it all at once, and announce what the plan is -- rather than torture everyone else who's staying with when the next shoe is going to drop."
  
  An owner can also help reduce stress in the office by giving out some positive feedback and saying "thank you" more often for workers' efforts.Employees are more likely to pitch in if they feel appreciated and validated.
  
  While anxiety over job security certainly is an issue, Debnam said there actually is more stress in the workplace because of employees' financial and personal problems.
  
  "People are getting calls from credit card companies -- they're overextended, they're worried about eviction," he said.
  
  That can lead to depression and difficulties at home, and some employees may turn to alcohol or drugs to help cope with the strain.All of these problems can affect how they act and perform at work and can also have an impact on co-workers and the work flow.
  
  Debnam said the solution in such cases is to talk to the employee about what's going on and let him or her know that there are services available to provide help.If the company has contracted with an employee assistance provider, the staffer can be referred for financial counseling and aid as well as mental health and addiction services.If the business has no EAP, then the owner should find out what community resources are available.
  
  Debnam suggests owners take an understanding but firm approach when an employee's stress is affecting the workplace.
  
  "Let the employee know that you care, that you're available," he said, but if there are angry outbursts or other forms of acting out, "you can say, 'that reaction was over the top; maybe you should take the afternoon off.'"

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  C. Dean DebnamChief Executive OfficerHas over 30 years experience in creating and growing businesses.Since 1972 he has turned ideas into successful businesses and stills acts as CEO of several of them.In 1993 he became CEO of Workplace Options, Inc. a business started by his wife in 1982.Over the years he has transformed WPO from a consultancy and management company, into the one of the largest work-life companies in America.
  
  He believes that each one of his businesses informs the other and uses the best practices from each to enhance the other.His diverse background has helped him position WPO as the supplier of choice to EAPs and third party vendors nationwide.

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  "Financial problems affect emotional and physical health, and ultimately trickle down to the workplace, where employees must juggle these worries with hectic schedules and deliverables," said Dean Debnam, chief executive officer for WPO.

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  We will be able to bring our experience and technology to the Bright Horizons Back-Up Care Advantage Program to ensure families a top-notch experience when they find themselves in need of a back-up solution," said Workplace Options Chief Executive Officer Dean Debnam.

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  It has seen the demand for its services grow, CEO Dean Debnam said.
  
  In August 2006, Workplace Options partnered with Bright Horizons, which has child-care centers in major cities across the country, to start the Back-Up Care Advantage Program, which arranges care for employees with children and aging parents.
  
  The services are in demand, Debnam said.

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  Published on: 9/29/2008    Last Visited: 9/29/2008  

  If a small business has to resort to layoffs or other cutbacks, it's best to do them at one time if that's possible, said Dean Debnam, president of Workplace Options, a work-life consultancy based in Raleigh, N.C.
  
  "Don't dribble it out," he said."Figure it out and do it all at once, and announce what the plan is, rather than torture everyone else who's staying with when the next shoe is going to drop."
  
  An owner can help reduce stress in the office by giving out some positive feedback and saying "thank you" more often for workers' efforts.Employees are more likely to pitch in if they feel appreciated and validated.
  
  While anxiety over job security certainly is an issue, Debnam said there actually is more stress in the workplace because of employees' financial and personal problems."People are getting calls from credit card companies: They're overextended, they're worried about eviction."
  
  That can lead to depression and difficulties at home, and some employees may turn to alcohol or drugs to help cope with the strain.All of these problems can affect how they act and perform at work and can have an impact on co-workers and the work flow.
  
  Debnam said the solution in such cases is to talk to the employee about what's going on and let him or her know that there are services available to provide help.If the company has contracted with an employee assistance provider, the staffer can be referred for financial counseling and aid as well as mental health and addiction services.If the business has no EAP, then the owner should find out what community resources are available.
  
  Debnam suggests owners take an understanding but firm approach when an employee's stress is affecting the workplace.
  
  "Let the employee know that you care, that you're available," he said, but if there are angry outbursts or other forms of acting out, "you can say, 'that reaction was over the top; maybe you should take the afternoon off.' "

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  Published on: 9/26/2008    Last Visited: 9/26/2008  

  If a small business has to resort to layoffs or other cutbacks, it's best to do them at one time, if that's possible, said Dean Debnam, president of Workplace Options, a work-life consultancy based in Raleigh, N.C."Don't dribble it out," he said."Figure it out and do it all at once, and announce what the plan is — rather than torture everyone else who's staying with when the next shoe is going to drop."An owner can also help reduce stress in the office by giving out some positive feedback and saying "thank you" more often for workers' efforts.Employees are more likely to pitch in if they feel appreciated and validated.While anxiety over job security certainly is an issue, Debnam said there actually is more stress in the workplace because of employees' financial and personal problems.That can lead to depression and difficulties at home, and some employees may turn to alcohol or drugs to help cope with the strain.All of these problems can affect how they act and perform at work and can also have an impact on co-workers.Debnam said the solution in such cases is to talk to the employee about what's going on and let him or her know that there are services available to provide help.If the company has contracted with an employee assistance provider, the staffer can be referred for financial counseling and aid as well as mental health and addiction services.If the business has no EAP, then the owner should find out what community resources are available.Debnam suggests owners take an understanding but firm approach when an employee's stress is affecting the workplace."Let the employee know that you care, that you're available," he said, but if there are angry outbursts or other forms of acting out, "you can say, ‘that reaction was over the top; maybe you should take the afternoon off."

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  Published on: 9/24/2008    Last Visited: 9/25/2008  

  If a small business has to resort to layoffs or other cutbacks, it's best to do them at one time, if that's possible, said Dean Debnam, president of Workplace Options, a work-life consultancy based in Raleigh, N.C.
  
  "Don't dribble it out," he said."Figure it out and do it all at once, and announce what the plan is."
  
  An owner can also help reduce stress in the office by giving out some positive feedback and saying "thank you" more often for workers' efforts.Employees are more likely to pitch in if they feel appreciated and validated.
  
  While anxiety over job security certainly is an issue, Debnam said there actually is more stress in the workplace because of employees' financial and personal problems.

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  Published on: 3/20/2008    Last Visited: 7/19/2008  

  "We're finding that employees are much more likely to achieve their health and wellness goals when they have a coach who understands their struggle and who can hold them accountable," said Dean Debnam, chief executive officer of Workplace Options.

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  Published on: 6/18/2008    Last Visited: 6/19/2008  

  "Nearly half of workers polled feel it's very important for employers to provide care-giving assistance benefits to their employees," said Dean Debnam of Workplace Options.
  
  He noted that the survey found employees "are often less likely to discuss elder-care issues than child-care concerns in the workplace."
  
  The independent survey of 638 working adults was conducted in April.

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