Positive versus negative workplaces We have all worked in places where we grew to dread getting up in the morning, and a few of us have had the pleasure of working for a boss who makes us feel like we can do anything. Let’s take a look at the differences between a positive and a [...]
Brittany loves her job as administrative assistant to Mark at the Quality Accounting Firm. She also thinks that an added bonus is that she and Mark are “in-like” and have been dating for the last three months. A good job, great love life…what else could you ask for? Romance is a wonderful thing. We’ve all [...]
Many romantic relationships begin in the workplace. They can, however, affect the operation of an organization. There are many issues to consider: First… does your employer have a policy that will affect your decision to take the plunge and accept a date or propose a date with a co-worker? What happens if the romance ends? [...]
Make a list, prioritize and check things off as you get them done. Review your list from time to time. Is every on that list necessary? Ask yourself, “What’s the best use of my time right now?” Then do it! Be willing to sacrifice “perfection” to get things done. Learn to say “NO” to demands [...]
What makes you procrastinate? All of us procrastinate on occasion. For some people, it's a chronic problem; for others, it's only a problem in certain life areas. Procrastination is always frustrating because it results in wasted time, lost opportunities, disappointing work performance, and generally feeling bad about yourself. When you procrastinate, you allow less important [...]
You will have the greatest success if you first take some time to observe your own procrastination patterns. Once you have accomplished that, choose a few of the strategies outlined here. Keep working at it until you understand what you need to do to stop putting things off. Set specific goals The most effective goals [...]
Anyone can experience difficulty in the workplace. Supervisors need to be alert to difficulties which may become persistent performance problems. When obvious changes in behavior and performances occur, it is time to utilize FirstCall, your Employee Assistance Program. Absenteeism __ Unauthorized leave __ Leaving work early __ Excessive sick leave __ Peculiar excuses for absences [...]
The bully has left the playground and moved to the cubicle next door. Bullying is a common, and in many cases accepted, part of work. Many of the behaviors resemble school-yard battles of old, but the stakes-health, well-being and employment status-are much higher. There is no playground monitor to intervene… Read the rest of this [...]
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual's employment, unreasonably [...]
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 [...]