Employees who are at risk for workplace violence may exhibit one or more of the following behaviors*. Supervisors should be alert to these behaviors and document and address them as appropriate. The Employee Assistance Program is available to assist employers with handling these issues. Attendance problems Decreased productivity Inconsistent work patterns Lingering depression Poor on-the-job relationships [...]
Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s website for resources to help keep your workplace drug free.
Persistent sad, "empty" or anxious mood Loss of interest or pleasure in ordinary activities Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down" Sleep disturbances Eating disturbances Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts Irritability Excessive crying Chronic aches and pains If a person [...]
10–20 percent of your employees may suffer from clinical depression… a treatable mental health condition that prevents the person from thinking as clearly, working as hard, concentrating as well or functioning as competently as he/she normally would. The annual health and disability cost of people with depression was $5,415.00 per year in the year 2000. [...]
If you are sexually harassed, use the three "R"s: Respond Remain professional. Be direct with the harasser. Let your feelings be known about the inappropriate behavior as soon as possible. Tell the harasser that his/her words, actions or behavior make you feel uncomfortable. Tell him/her to stop. Record Be prepared to provide the facts. (Who, [...]
Performance Inconsistent quality of work Poor concentration Lowered productivity Increased absenteeism Unexplained disappearances from the jobsite Carelessness, mistakes Errors in judgment Needless risk taking Disregard for safety Extended lunch periods and early departures Behavior Frequent financial problems Avoidance of friends & colleagues Blaming others for own problems Complaints about problems at home Deterioration of personal appearance [...]
Illnesses such as the flu and colds are caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. They’re usually spread from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes. They also can spread when a person touches cold or flu viruses deposited from another person on a desktop, doorknob, desk, telephone receiver, [...]
Leadership opportunities at work can crop up unexpectedly. They're unpredictable and sometimes blend in with the surroundings so they can easily get overlooked. "Leadership isn't a position, it's a way of being. It's about seeing what isn't there and making it happen," says Roxanne Emmerich, CSP, CMC, author of "Thank God It's Monday: How to [...]
Motivation is crucial to good management. But different things motivate different people, and if you're a manager, understanding what motivates your staff is the key to everyone's success. "You can't force someone else to be motivated," says Carol W. Ellis, author of Management Skills for New Managers. "What you can do is provide a work [...]