Workplace violence can come from colleagues, customers, criminals and others. Unfortunately, all of it takes a toll on organizations. Whether it’s on the rise remains to be seen, but workplace violence is certainly getting a fair amount of media attention these days.
Case in point, the Fort Hood shootings that took place in November last year [...]
The earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday was devastating, not only for those that are there, but for the anguished friends, family and co-workers that have been unable to reach loved ones in the aftermath.
Many thanks to our friends and partners at Workplace Options (WPO) for quickly putting together a list of resources that can [...]
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As most benefits managers know, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (commonly referred to as the Mental Health Parity Act) takes effect during annual insurance plan renewals that begin after Jan. 1, 2010. As a result, businesses are struggling with some difficult questions.
Here are some of the questions that businesses are [...]
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In the midst of all the excitement of the normal flow of business, I just wanted to take a moment to remember what occured on this date in 2001. There is no way any of us who were around that day will ever forget the horrific tragedy that occured. Many innocent folks died that day [...]
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Most executives are keenly aware that trust in their brand and their leadership is tightly interwoven with the business’ profit potential.
Earier this week, Bill Catlette of the Contented Cow blogged about “A Crisis of Trust” facing American companies as we begin to look beyond the recession to recovery. He’s dead-on about upcoming issues that are [...]
When your company is forced to lay off talented workers and make severe budget cuts to save the business, it may be the right decision… But naturally, your employees will be scared, and there can be a ripple effect that impacts your brand.
Employees that are let go will have to grapple with finding a job [...]
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I want to depart from my usual blogging focus and speak to something a little closer to home. Although I am sure that what I am about to describe is not uncommon in many states due to the financial emergency, Illinois’ financial crisis has reached a critical stage.
In Illinois, there is a threat of significant [...]
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Workplace “bullies” – people that are abusive towards other employees – are real, and they beat-up more than morale. Hostility in the workplace can impact the bottom line through lost productivity, employee turn over, potential legal action and a tarnished brand reputation.
Recently, the New York Times ran an article titled, “Backlash: Women Bullying Women at [...]
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