In the 1980s, asbestos, solvents and pesticides were the most commonly cited topics in occupational health journals. Today, psychosocial health and musculoskeletal issues top the citations. Addressing those concerns and many others was the focus of the ninth annual Work, Stress and Health conference, held March 6-8 in Washington, D.C., and co-sponsored by APA, the [...]
You can react to change and upheaval at work in two ways. You can feel dumped on and sorry for yourself, and then lash out at coworkers or hide under a desk until the problem goes away—which it probably won’t. Or, you can take another approach—with much better results. What's that approach? Understand that change [...]
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, [...]
Change is constant in corporate America. Companies are merging, restructuring and downsizing. Uncertainty is pervasive, and even small changes can throw you off balance. As an employee, you must have the inner resources to survive these turbulent times. “The one thing you can control, and the one thing you can choose every day, is your [...]
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 [...]
Do you cringe whenever you have to ask for something from your manager or someone from another department? Instead of asking, you can negotiate to get whatever you need, and as a result everyone will benefit. “If you think about it, you’re already a good negotiator because everyone negotiates in their personal lives with family [...]