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The term “going green” used to imply radical extremists going to any length to save a forest or further some environmental cause. Today, however the term represents more main stream efforts by everyday people, businesses and government to come up with sensible solutions to everyday problems that affect our
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Like fire on a dry California hillside during the Santa Ana winds, office rumors can spread really quickly.
I just got off the phone with a friend who was a little disgusted by a co-worker who had called her at home – on a Sunday, no less – to share information
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Creating and managing effective teams in the workplace calls for consistency and perseverance on the part of management. Every great leader or supervisor knows and understands that no one individual can achieve the objectives and goals of an organization no matter what their education, skill sets, intelligence or experience
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Firing an employee is truly an art form. When performed correctly, a firing involves tact, style, and superb communication skills. Firing requires a delicate balance of sympathy and empathy, but also a firm resolve.
Incorrect firing technique will leave the employee bitter and angry, and can lead to various forms
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Are you somebody who is in charge of running the operations at the corporation you work at? Does your organization consist mostly of loyal employees who stick around for at least a few years or do you mainly have employees who take off for greener pastures within a few months?
You
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Investing in your employer is a risk that should not be taken.
It seems as though individuals do not connect the seemingly separate risks that exist in their life but I hope this article will allow you to further understand how integrated these risks are. The three risks that are completely
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People gossip in the workplace for the same reason that they gossip everyplace else. Gossip is a form of social bonding. It is also a way for some people to feel needed by their peer group. Language was developed so that people could exchange information and ideas. No where is
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Drug testing is becoming increasingly commonplace in the workplace, and many companies now require any prospective employees to pass a drug test before they can start working there.
However many people are against drug testing in the workplace, believing that it is both ineffective, and is also a breach of someone’s
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I recently had to take a training module for my job which was about Workplace Violence. I thought I was fairly aware of violence everywhere since I came from a very abusive family and was a battered wife. But, I have to tell you, that a lot of
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Piercings have traditionally been frowned upon in most working environments, and many employers will still insist the majority of them are removed while you are at work.
However more recently as piercings have become more and more popular, many workplaces have been starting to become more permissive. This has brought about
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