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Pressure Management Indicator
Developed by Dr. Stephen Williams (opening key-note speaker at the 2003 HRINZ conference), the PMI provides one of the most comprehensive measures of occupational pressure, and well-being. Validated internationally, the PMI has been translated into 25 languages, and currently supports a United Nations study into global workplace stress.
Amendments to the occupational health legislation require that organisations take a proactive approach to helping employees manage any sources of work or personal pressure. The PMI provides organisations with a mechanism for meeting these legislative requirements, while recognising the importance of employee well-being.
How Does the PMI Work?
The PMI is made up of 146 questions, grouped into 8 integrated sections and 24 subscales.
It is designed to take no longer than 10 to 20 minutes to complete. Collectively, these scales are designed to reveal the dynamics of the stress process for individuals and organisations. The PMI can be completed online or via pencil and paper, and includes comprehensive individual and group reports.
Issues Identified by the PMI
The problem areas for individuals, business units or organisations
Individuals who need targeted support
Groups that are most at risk of pressure within an organization
Groups that are particularly good at managing pressure
Actions to help reduce stress on a day-to-day basis
Benefits of the PMI
The PMI provides organisations with a proactive means of addressing a range of work-related issues, including:
Absenteeism
Turnover
Reduction in creativity and innovation
Reduction in employee goodwill and discretionary effort
Litigation
Comparative Data
Many major US, and UK corporations have adopted the PMI as the global standardised pressure measurement tool.
The PMI has an extensive normative database, that includes the results of over 50,000 people. This group can be categorised according to such criteria as industry sector, job type, gender, age, length of service, and working hours for more accurate comparison.
The PMI Model
The PMI identifies sources of pressure at both a work and personal level. The PMI also accounts for individual differences when identifying how people currently cope with pressure.
Accessing the PMI
Organisations can access the PMI in two ways:
OPRA Assessment Service: Participants are set up to complete the questionnaire by OPRA on an as-needed basis.
Annual Licence: Organisations purchase an annual licence for a defined number of participants. Each participant may complete the questionnaire an unlimited number of times throughout the licence period (i.e., pre and post intervention).
Training
There is no formal training requirement to administer or interpret the PMI.
Pricing
For information on Pressure Management Indicator, see the prices page.