Physical disability is no longer an obstacle in getting a job. In fact, a recent report said that employers go as far as possible to accommodate the needs of a person with disability so that they can perform their job’s core functions. However, some employers worry about the prospect of being scammed by an employee who attempts to use the Americans with Disabilities Act to his or her advantage and at the expense of the employer. Dealing with disability accommodationsWhen an employee applies for …
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November 7th, 2008
Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Workplace
It is worrying for a company to find out that their employees are under alcohol or drug abuse. Not only substance abuse is detrimental to the welfare of its workers, but could also cost the organization loss of productivity, risk of injuries and other untoward incidents, as well as an increase in health insurance claims.A study conducted by the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information says that alcohol and drug users are far less productive, use thrice as many sick days, are more …
November 6th, 2008
Uncommon Employee Benefits
Providing employee benefits does not only have to end with paid vacations, pension plans, disability insurances, or any other advantage that would eat up a lot of your company’s budget. Designing and administering an employee benefit plan can cover regular benefits like health care, sick pay, education reimbursement among others, but there are also attractive employee benefits that would not only keep your staff but also help recruit good employees.Direct bank depositProvide your staff with an …
October 30th, 2008
Celebrating Halloween at Work
Companies like to share the holidays with their employees, and this Halloween season is a great way to celebrate while at work. There are several reasons why Halloween is one of the most popular holiday among adults, first is that the holiday is not connected with any religion, making it rarely offensive among diverse employees. It also brings out the inner child in us, as well as creates a motivational, teamwork-oriented work culture. There are many ways to celebrate Halloween at work, remin…
October 23rd, 2008
How to Develop a Company Policy
While going through your rounds within the organization, you noticed that some employees are not wearing proper office attire. You ask them why they do so, and they reply that the company does not have a policy on office wear. You thought wearing corporate attire in the organization was just a matter of common sense, but you realized why there is such a need for a policy.Company policies are rules that all employees and management should follow. Violation of such rules is subject to appropriate …
October 9th, 2008
Creating Alliances at Work
Working in an organization simply out of money and benefits can make a boring office life. Employees tend to seek for challenges within their own work, wanting appreciation from people they hold in esteem, even wanting the boss to notice that they are performing more than what is expected of them. Overall, people aim to accomplish their own personal work mission. And in order to achieve such feat, they need allies at work. An ally is an associate who provides assistance and, more often than n…
October 2nd, 2008
Dealing with a Difficult Coworker
Different kinds of people exist in your workplace, and you more likely do not gel with some of your colleagues. There are different kinds of difficult people whom you may not work well with, from the people who talk constantly yet never listen, those who insist on having the last word, those who fail to keep commitments, perennial critics among others. Some even go to the extent of courting your boss’ positive opinion to your disadvantage.Some difficult co-workers may just be that: hard to work …
September 25th, 2008
Stop Being Miserable at Work
Many employees tend to appear miserable while at the workplace. They feel like they would rather not get up to work on a Monday. They feel unchallenged, unhappy, or engage in unstoppable, unjustified complaining all day long. You are probably one of them, and your workplace misery has caused you to hate your job.However, being grumpy at the workplace could falsely reflect your personality, which may go against you in certain situations such as performance appraisals or when providing reference t…
September 18th, 2008
Minimizing Workplace Negativity
When your employees seem to dwell on negativity, it is not just coincidence. Workplace negativity is an increasing problem among organizations, which is caused by a variety of reasons such as loss of confidence, control, or community. If left untreated, persistent workplace negativity saps the energy of your organization and diverts critical attention from work and performance. As a human resource professional, you need to be in touch with your employees throughout the company. Here are some…
September 11th, 2008
How to Be an Effective Leader
Leadership is a quality rarely found in people, but it is even rarer for someone who can effectively leads his organization. Such leaders display a blend of charisma, vision, and character traits that pull people into following them. Here are the key characteristics of what makes an effective leader.Choosing to lead – Leadership is not a privilege given to a certain job post such as a manager or supervisor. It is a choice, when they decide that they want to provide others with vision, while d…