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Drug abusing at workplace is a critical issue, which affects the reputation and productivity of your business. To overcome such problems many companies implements the drug free workplace program. It has a positive impact on the safety of employees and their productivity. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
The last few years we have seen an increase in sales of the fancy looking USB flash drives. They have been made as small as a keychain figurine or a tie clip. Yes, USB flash drives to wear on your tie. Now that these flash drives have made their way to everyone because of the affordable pricing, many workplaces are banning them from the office. It is one of the best ways to steal company information without anyone knowing about it. Many companies have as far as disabling the USB ports on employee's computers. This may seem a little extreme, but companies have to protect their information. Related Article Tags: , ,
There used to be a time when you could go to the office Christmas party, but those days are long gone. While this article doesn't try to decide if this is right or wrong, it is written in the hopes that it will inspire some thought about the problem.
If you are the owner, operator or manager of a business enterprise in the 21st century, you undoubtedly find yourself spending a good deal of time contemplating how you best can go about taking the steps necessary to making certain that your workplace is the best suited and safest possible environment for your employees.
A radio interviewer recently asked me if I thought there was more conflict in the workplace today than in the past. After thinking about it, I replied, "Yes, I think there is more conflict today." Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Of all the crises that managers must deal with in the workplace, accidents and medical emergencies are by far the most common. While many of these are unavoidable, a significant number result because of dangerous procedures and worker error. All it takes for an employer to reduce the number of accidents at work, is to use a common sense approach to prevent accidents. Research often suggests that among the most significant factors in injuries are employee errors, procedural inefficiencies and a lack of appropriate training. Related Article Tags: , , ,
An employee puts a pen and notepad in his bag on the way out of the office because he'll need something to write with so that he can make a "things to do list" on the way home. Another employee needs to make copies of her bank loan paperwork and uses the office copy machine along with the office copy paper to make copies of a 12 page document in triplicate. The pen, notepad and copy paper were purchased by the company for company business, yet these items are being used for personal use. Are these employees stealing from the company? Related Article Tags: , , ,
There is less occupational injury going on in the last few years than before. This is partly because of the influence of physiotherapy on the workplace. Physiotherapy principles are being used to design better work places and work habits. They are also important in dealing with the occupational injury that does happen. Related Article Tags: , ,
Almost anyone you talk to in the workplace has encountered one form of conflict or another. Conflict in the workplace is not uncommon, and in fact, in some instances it is even worthwhile. That's right. It can be worthwhile particularly if you can shift the conflict to make it work to your advantage.
Australian Federal and State legislation states unlawful discrimination occurs when a group of people, individuals are treated less favourably than any other person or group of people because of their ethnicity, race, colour, sex, marital status, age or disability, religion and sexual reference, whether your a member of a trade union and any other characteristic specified under anti-discrimination or human rights legislation. Related Article Tags: , ,
The lack of trust and respect in the workplace is a massive uncounted cost. Here's how to keep it, improve it, and regain it. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Step 3. Evaluate the risks and decide whether existing precautions are adequate or more should be done.
Consider how likely it is that each hazard could cause harm. This will determine whether or not you need to do more to reduce the risk. Even after all precautions have been taken, some risk usually remains. What you have to decide for each significant hazard is whether this remaining risk is high, medium or low.
On 7 May 2007 the Federal Government introduced the Fairness Test for workplace agreements. The stated aim of the test is to guarantee that protected award conditions, such as penalty rates and annual leave, are not traded off without adequate compensation.
Employers and employees who are currently making an agreement need to be aware of the Fairness Test, if they are considering removing or modifying any or all protected award conditions. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Employee productivity and healthy professional environment needs to be maintained at any organization to ensure sustained growth and profit. Pre-employment drug testing helps organization maintain integrity, discipline, professionalism etc at workplace by ensuring a drug free environment. Pre-employment drug testing has become important process in many organizations as it helps to prevent employees who abuse drugs from joining the organization. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
There is a type of mold that can actually be dangerous to your health if it is found in your home or workplace building. This is black mold, and it can be toxic to human lungs if it is breathed in for too long. Getting rid of black mold is a vital process, but the black mold removal must be done in a safe and careful manner to get rid of the mold for good and make sure it never comes back again. Related Article Tags: , ,
Managing negativity in the workplace is a learned skill. Do you work with, or manage and supervise negativists, whiners and complainers? How do you deal and communicate effectly with these difficult people? Discover some proven techniques that are easy to incorporate, and will improve morale. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
April fool's day is a favorite day for some, because there are many funny jokes that can be played.
The EU is planning to reward employers with tax deductions if they maintain good workplace safety records and lessen the number of accidents at work. In addition, they could also win more government contracts. The five-year strategy was mooted earlier in the year by MEP’s in Strasbourg and as far as the UK is concerned, Gordon Brown now has to report back to the European Parliament on how it will implement the policy. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Have you ever considered how your employment screening policy can be used to reduce workplace violence? Why not try adopting a zero-tolerance approach to violence and workplace theft? This can have a dramatic effect of the attitude of employees and their own rejection of anybody with a violent or aggressive personality.
If cancer is managed well in its early stages, living with it becomes a lesser deal. The patient will live longer without being weighed down by the it. Many positive victims are resuming their jobs after a short treatment break.
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