Years ago it seemed like every typist was complaining of something called “carpal tunnel syndrome.” Then there was a rash of backaches and headaches. Now it’s a new malady called “computer vision syndrome and digital eye fatigue.” Can ergonomic furniture for office really help with all these worker complaints?
The answer to that question is a [...]
In today?s uncertain economy many businesses and organizations are facing change as they have never known. Change is always intimidating, but to some, it can cause discouragement, disinterest, depression and even complete apathy. For an organization facing these problems among their employees, a simple remedy can often be found through a motivational speaker who can [...]
Employers lose good employees for many reasons.
Even good employers lose good employees, including employees who leave because their spouse takes a new position in another city or state.
However, there are poor, foolish, and costly reasons why employers lose good employees; here are 9 of them from my experience to avoid in your organization.
1. An abusive, [...]
To deal with the issue of employee absenteeism, it is necessary to look beyond the surface of the issue, as there is no quick fix to the problem.
Firstly, punitive measures are unlikely to work because there is always a way around them. Even if they appear to work with some, workers pressured to attend work [...]
Using factors like money, job security, and a comfortable workspace, to motivate employees is often overestimated, as they generally only result in employees not becoming less motivated, as opposed to them becoming more motivated. They tend to sustain ther current level of motivation, but rarely increase it.
A lot of people are miserable at their jobs [...]
One of the most stressful roles for most entrepreneurs is that of Employer. Finding the right people with the right skills, personality, and attitude is a challenge, to say the least. The hiring process provides some opportunities to sift through the candidates, but only if you know what you are looking for and how to [...]
Despite all we’ve heard recently about the differences between the four generations in the workplace, a new book flies in the face of the conventional wisdom on the subject. Jennifer Deal’s research shows that regardless of age, we all want the same things: respect, trustworthy leaders, and opportunities to grow. (And nobody likes change.)…
The conventional [...]
