Workplace Bullying

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Jan 092012
 

workplace-bullying

Bullying rises 43% in the last few years. 

Harassment at work or “mobbing” has increased by 43% in the last few years representing more than 2.5 million people.

The current economic crisis means we are in difficult times in terms of finding work, but for some, it is also very difficult to keep their job without suffering some kind of harassment.

It is true that we are in a free market economy, and as such, the law of supply and demand is what drives everything including the job market. The demand for labor is far lower than the supply of labour and that means, the employer is holding all the cards.

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Job Description for an Armed Security Guard

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Nov 162011
 

An armed security guard is a licensed gun holder who works to keep a building or business safe from crime, fire or other threats. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 17 percent increase in demand for security guards through 2016, resulting in the creation of 175,000 new jobs.

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Handle a Client Who Doesn’t Like Your Work

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Oct 162011
 

Most self-employed people have been there–you finish a project and send it off to a client, so proud of your work. But the client doesn’t feel the same, and now you’ve got to play catch-up to get it to that client’s liking so you can get paid, and still possibly get referrals from him or her. Here are some tips on how to cope with a client who isn’t so crazed about your work. Continue reading »

Organizational Conflict

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Oct 152011
 

Organizational conflict generally gets a bad rap for causing discord and distrust among employees, hindering productivity. It’s not always negative, however. Conflict can open up the door for collaborative problem solving and growth, if used appropriately. Continue reading »

How to Develop an Employee Assistance Program

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Oct 152011
 

Employee assistance programs provide a confidential way for employees to receive help with grief, substance abuse, domestic challenges, stress, depression or any other emotional problem. Although most counseling is employee initiated, many employee assistance programs offer the company the option of management referral, where your company initiates counseling on behalf of an employee in an attempt to help an employee retain his job or improve his performance. Although Continue reading »

Benefits of an Employee Assistance Program to an Organization

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Oct 152011
 

Employee assistance programs became popular as vehicles to help employees cope with personal issues, such as alcoholism and substance abuse. Over time, EAP services have been expanded to offer more than just substance abuse counseling. As EAPs evolved, the benefits to employers also expanded in ways pertaining to productivity, employer costs, and the ability to shift responsibility for confidential and sensitive matters to qualified EAP providers. Continue reading »

Types of Employee Assistance Programs

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Oct 152011
 

Available to employees and their immediate families, employee assistance programs (EAPs) are specialized programs run by organizations that provide assistance to workers. An EAP’s main purpose is to assist employees with handling personal problems and thereby prevent negative impacts on their work performance. Assistance for employees ranges from assessments to counseling and even extends at times to recommendations of medical services. Employees use these services usually free of cost, and privacy laws ensure that confidentiality is maintained. Continue reading »

Employee Assistance Program Certification

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Oct 152011
 

Employee Assistance Program Certification is given to candidates who satisfy several requirements set forth by the Employee Assistance Certification Commission. Upon completing the main requirements, candidates must pass a program certification exam. Continue reading »

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