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October 29, 2008
A recent WBI-Zogby poll found that 37% of all U.S. workers have been directly bullied while on the job, with another 12% witnessing it. That represents 71 million Americans touched by workplace bullying. Bullying is a pattern of workplace harassment, emotional abuse and targeted aggression. It is, in fact, a non-physical from of violence and it requires more than mere conflict resolution. Bullying is four times more common than either sexual harassment or racial discrimination. So why do employers often ignore bullying, despite its costs and bruising impact on productivity and morale? The fact is that bullying is not yet illegal. read more...
Trust in the workplace is glue that keeps an organization together. Without trust among the employees who comprise an organization, very little meaningful, efficient work can be accomplished. If employees do not trust one another or, what’s worse, do not trust management a company can very quickly come unbound.
To ensure a positive, confident workforce is maintained within an organization, managers need to take proactive steps to maintain trust in the workplace. Here are a few simple, yet effective ways managers can build and maintain organizational trust read more...
Searching for a job in these tough economic conditions can be a daunting task. With many companies downsizing their workforce and competition being at its peak, it has never been more important for job candidates to stand out in a crowd. To help job seekers out there, here are a few tips to help you find that job read more...
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