Roughly 40% of workers in the U.S. report that they have been bullied in the workplace. Even more, upwards of 60%, have seen instances of abuse. The net result is that bullying is an issue in workplaces throughout the country. Bullying can cause stress, negatively impact teamwork and productivity, and even cause good employees to leave… Read More »
Ever wonder why safety in the workplace has to be created and maintained? At times, it may seem like the costs in terms of time, equipment, education, and maintenance activities might outweigh the benefits. Believe us; they don’t. Here are four ways that a safe workplace adds value to an organization. Improving Morale The fact is, no employee wants to feel… Read More »
Sexual harassment has been in the news a great deal over the past several years. Your Human Resources Department and your employees must know how to handle sexual harassment appropriately by taking the following steps. Establish Policies and Procedures It’s highly relevant to establish your policies against sexual harassment upfront. Define it and establish a no-tolerance… Read More »
Summer is a beautiful time of year. But it’s beauty can make it hard for your team to focus at work. The weather beckons. Children are out of school. Let’s face it, even adults keep the school-age focus on summer as a “different” time of year: one that’s more leisurely, with plenty of time for… Read More »
Time management is crucially important. Without good time management practices, you are unlikely to achieve goals. You are unlikely to lead effectively. Your success becomes further out of reach because you are in a competition with yourself for precious time. There are only 24 hours each day of it! Here are five best practices in… Read More »
If you’re looking for a new job, you should make LinkedIn a crucial part of your search. Why? Because it’s an essential job market for every field and every position. A whopping 87 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn to find people, so if you don’t have a profile, the likelihood that you’ll be overlooked for… Read More »