Don’t chaplains in the workplace interfere with employees getting their jobs done and/ or create safety hazards?
The amount of time a chaplain spends visiting employees in the workplace is dependent upon the number of employees with whom he or she has conversations, as well as the number of business locations being served. The typical workplace chaplain/ employee interface lasts only a few minutes and occurs regularly (usually weekly). If the employee would like to have a more in-depth discussion or requests additional assistance from the chaplain, follow-up conversations are arranged outside of work hours. These arrangements may include sending an email, a phone call, or getting together at break or lunch time. Additionally, a more in-depth discussion may occur at a neutral location, or possibly even the employee’s home. If a prolonged visit at the workplace appears necessary, the supervisor’s approval would be required before any such meeting took place. Usually, only a brief conversation is needed to bring hope, encouragement, and a “fresh set of eyes and ears” to a problem.
