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Summary. Workplace safety is an important part of an effective workplace. It helps prevent accidents that can hurt employees, damage equipment, and even result in fines or punitive action from regulatory agencies. Following workplace safety tips are a good way to help prevent workplace accidents and make sure that supervisors and employees follow proper safety […]
Summary. Workplace safety is an important part of an effective workplace. It helps prevent accidents that can hurt employees, damage equipment, and even result in fines or punitive action from regulatory agencies. Following workplace safety tips are a good way to help prevent workplace accidents and make sure that supervisors and employees follow proper safety […]
How Much Does A Billboard Cost?
Summary. Billboards cost anywhere from $250 to over $15,000 a month, depending on factors like location, size, and the design itself. Cost can also vary depending the type of billboard – such as whether it’s mobile, static, or digital. Billboards have been around as a way to advertise for a long time. They’re essentially giant […]
Pronouns In The Workplace [Employer’s Guide]
Summary. Pronouns are words that are used in place of a noun. When talking about pronouns in the workplace, it’s a way to discuss and embrace gender and identity. Using the proper pronouns to refer to coworkers and clients is a way to show respect and promote inclusion. Encouraging employees to offer their own pronouns […]
Summary. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for investigating claims of discrimination or sexual harassment. If you receive a letter of EEOC Conciliation, it means the department has found evidence and “reasonable cause” to support your claim. According to a recent report from Nasdaq, 55% of workers say they’ve experienced discrimination at their […]
How To Deal With Microaggressions In The Workplace
Summary. Microaggressions in the workplace are subtle behaviors or comments that marginalize individuals based on their identity. To address them, witnesses should speak up and address the behavior directly and respectfully while also offering support to the impacted individual. Individuals on the receiving end should assertively express their feelings and concerns and seek support from […]
Summary. Mansplaining is a combination of the words “man” and “explaining” and refers to someone giving an unrequested and unsolicited explanation. Men are more likely to do this, which is why it is called mansplaining. They do this because they assume that a woman has no knowledge or qualifications on a topic. The term ‘mansplaining’ […]
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Summary. Mansplaining is a combination of the words “man” and “explaining” and refers to someone giving an unrequested and unsolicited explanation. Men are more likely to do this, which is why it is called mansplaining. They do this because they assume that a woman has no knowledge or qualifications on a topic. The term ‘mansplaining’ […]
What Is A Gatekeeper In Business?
Summary. A gatekeeper’s role is to control access to a particular service, product, or important person. That means that someone in the role of an executive assistant or secretary often ends up largely functioning as a gatekeeper. Those aren’t the only professions that involve gatekeeping as an important aspect. Gatekeepers serve an important purpose in […]
What Constitutes A Hostile Work Environment?
Summary. A hostile work environment is any workplace that makes an employee dread coming in. Of course, it isn’t that simple – it has to be created by the behavior of the other workers or supervisors. And even in that case, it only becomes one if the behavior is pervasive and consistent. If your business […]
Employee Write-Up Forms (With Examples)
An employee write-up form is used by the human resources department that highlights an employee's behavior or performance that is not up to par.
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11 Ways to Spot a Psychopath at Work
There is increasing evidence that the proportion of individuals with psychopathic traits could be higher in the business world, perhaps as high as one in 10 senior executives. Organisations tend to be attracted to high-energy, intelligent, fast-moving people who ooze charm and charisma and seem to be able to persuade and influence others. But not every successful, high-energy, intelligent, charming and persuasive person is a psychopath. So what should you look for if you want to spot the psychopath in your workplace?
Why, When and How Should You Suspend an Employee?
Making the right hires is essential for any business. But what happens when a hire goes wrong? Or what if one of your employees commits an act of gross misconduct? The worst mistake you can make is to take too long to say goodbye.
The Pros and Cons of Having Robots in the Workplace
Technology is playing a pivotal role in helping humans work more effectively. Here are some of the pros and cons of having robots in the workplace.
15 Ways To Keep Motivated For Anyone Working Alone
For anyone working alone from a home office, sometimes it's hard to stay motivated. Here are 10 ways to beat the isolation.
10 Warning Signs Your Employees Will Quit (and How to Prevent It)
Could you spot the warning signs that a team member is close to leaving you high and dry? Spotting such behaviour early means you can step in with measures to resolve the situation and, hopefully, retain a promising employee.
Job Abandonment: What It Is And How To Handle It
Although absenteeism is a normal part of running a business, there are times when employees decide they no longer want to work at a company and therefore do not report to work as scheduled. When an employee misses consecutive days without notice and is unable to be reached, this is called job abandonment. Job abandonment […]
Employee absenteeism can be a significant problem for any workplace, especially when there’s a team dynamic and each person relies on others. The Department of Labor defines absenteeism in the workforce as people who are not at work. Some situations of absenteeism can be planned for and are, in fact, part of the accepted ebb […]
Disciplinary Action In The Workplace
Hiring people can be an expensive and lengthy process. Most companies want to keep employees once they’ve found them, but sometimes problems arise. If an employee is behaving in a way that goes against company policies and procedures, it might be time for disciplinary action. Key Takeaways: Workplace Disciplinary Action policies are designed to protect […]
Insubordination In The Workplace
Conflict in the workplace can be unpleasant, and insubordination is one of the worst offenders. This concept refers to any employee who intentionally disrespects or disobeys their managers or leadership teams or company rules and regulations. Insubordination can lead to disrespect and affect a manager’s ability to manage their team. However, insubordination can sometimes feel […]
5 Ways to Support a LGBT Inclusive Workplace
It’s the 21st century. Should we even talk about LGBT inclusive workplaces? All people are equal and all people deserve to work in an environment that supports their choices. Apparently, this still is an issue. The latest National LGBT Survey, carried out by the UK government, showed disturbing results. Harassment, discrimination, and bullying still affect […]
10 Tips for Resolving Workplace Conflict and Increasing Productivity
When it comes to workplace conflict, it’s up to the boss to resolve it and bring the office morale and productivity back up to par.
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