Did you know that work is the second most common source of stress after money? Worries about workload, job security, or work/life balance can all take a toll on your employees, causing symptoms such tension and irritability, inability to make decisions or concentrate, feelings of powerlessness and anger, physical ailments, and risky behaviors such as … Continued
Is technology the American worker’s friend or foe? Turns out the answer is a bit of both and is pretty much under continuous debate. Some workers largely depend on technology to do their jobs, while others find themselves being replaced by it.
Author Stanley Gordon West said, “Smile and the world smiles with you.” He may have been onto something. There used to be a time when most working Americans took dental care for granted. Of course, times change and so has our nation’s health care. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) doesn’t mandate dental coverage for adults, but voluntary dental coverage has become increasingly competitive based on research from Eastbridge.
The adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” doesn’t apply to Generation X and Y — at least not when it comes to employers and their use of the latest technology. As employers build relationships with their current employees and potential recruits, they need to be aware that these people are sizing them up for their use, or lack thereof, of the most recent technology. Furthermore, these same employees are not afraid to quickly leave for someone else if they feel an employer is out of touch regardless of their previous track record.
A young employee just starting out in the workforce may be tempted to think that he or she will stay at the same company for decades until retirement with a congratulatory party and gold watch in recognition of their years of dedication. The reality, however, is that “job hopping” has become the new normal.
“I haven’t had an orthodox career, and I’ve wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn’t feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can’t deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!” — Sally Field, Academy Award acceptance speech for Best Actress in 1984’s Places in the Heart.
According to an article in Yahoo! News, there is one thing that all employees have in common: a burning dislike for their morning commute. Let’s face it, it’s not the actual commute that most people dislike, it’s the hassle of dealing with traffic, lon…
Ladder safety should be paramount on any employer’s checklist whether they employ building maintenance staff, construction workers, landscapers, or anyone who needs to perform a task that’s out of reach.
Several years ago, I went to the doctor for a sinus infection. While waiting for the doctor to return with a prescription, I happened to look over and notice that every jar, pen, notepad, etc. on the counter had the name of a recently released brand na…
With apologies to 1960s American surf rock group Ronny & The Daytonas: Little PTO, you’re really lookin’ fine! If employers think that employees who take all their time off are less dedicated and, therefore, less productive, they couldn’t be more w…
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