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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10 Least Stressful Jobs in America

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Oct 172011
 

Everybody dreams of having an easy, stress-free job. While a list of the least stressful jobs can be subjective, certain criteria, such as freedom to work with limited supervision and on your own schedule, can help make a job seem less like work. While most jobs carry some stress, a job that gives you personal satisfaction and freedom and allows you to do something you enjoy can result in a less stressful career. Continue reading »

Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs in America

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Oct 172011
 

As most people have found, working 40 hours per week or more can bring on a lot of stress into one’s life. Working that much and being in the wrong field can add to that stress even more so. Beyond that, there are some jobs, even jobs certain people love to do, that are hands down the most stressful jobs in America. Continue reading »

How to Find Stress Free Jobs

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Oct 172011
 

Stress free jobs are not impossible to come by. In fact, you would be surprised at how many stress free jobs there really are in this world. Working doesn’t have to place dread in the pit of your stomach each morning. You don’t have to yearn for retirement to quickly arrive. This article will help you on your career quest to find stress free jobs. Continue reading »

High Paying & Stress Free Careers

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Oct 172011
 

Most high paying careers are considered high stress careers. Occasionally a career path can cause so much stress that the financial reward is not worth the mental strain. Many careers, however, are considered to be both high paying and stress free.
Career stress often comes from a number of places. Long commutes, obnoxious bosses, career instability and extended work weeks are among the leading causes of such career stress. These six career paths, however, 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 »

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