Transcript of ESBHR Podcast #23: Supervisors : 7 Reasons Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Poor Workplace Behavior Listen to the audio. One of the things that I’ve found to be consistent when working with supervisors is that there is a reluctance to deal with behavioral issues in the workplace. This of course is not surprising […]
Workplace Theft Statistics – The Latest Statistics and How to Prevent Theft
An estimated 50 billion dollars are lost annually from US businesses due to employee theft. According to the International Foundation for Protection Officers, approximately 75% of all employees have stolen from their employers at least once in the duration of their careers.
The Office Romance: An Employers Guide to Dealing with Dating at Work
When the love bug bites two employees, it’s often left to managers and HR personnel to deal with the consequences of the office romance. It’s not an uncommon situation. A CareerBuilder.com survey revealed that nearly 40% of participants had dated a co-worker…
Workplace Drama? Employer’s Guide to Understanding Work Stress Reactions
Does a worker react with all the drama of a five-year-old when they feel they’ve been treated unfairly? Does a staffer respond to a reprimand by being mean to co-workers? Work stress caused by feelings of unfair treatment can trigger a host of counterproductive reactions…
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Employer FAQs
Did an outgoing worker copy client data files and use them for his or her new job? Has an employee accessed a company database to obtain a fellow employee’s home address? If a worker taps into business data without authorization or exceeding the authorization they’ve been granted…
5 Employer Advantages To On The Job Training and Employee Development
Are you a manager that has trouble understanding the value of on the job training for staff? There is the perception that there has to be a “need” to develop staff. It’s not unusual for some managers to reason that if there is not another job opportunity available…
Ways to Alleviate Stress For Overworked Employees
Here’s an interesting article for the week written by Heather Huhman with Business Insider: “Working Long Hours Can Kill You”. The article focuses on tips on how employers can support employees who are being asked to do more with less.
Employer Tips – Prevent Harassment at the Workplace Charges
If you have an anti-harassment policy for your workplace, you may think your business is protected from allegations of a hostile work environment. Not necessarily. Even employers who outline a harassment policy may not be going far enough to prevent or correct harassment at the workplace.
Does Workplace Stress Affect Your Bottom Line?
As a small business owner or manager, you know how much you feel the strain of workplace stress. Your employees are just as vulnerable. More than 75% of Americans report they experience anxiety over job-related issues, according to the Everest College/Harris Interactive 2011 Work Stress Survey.
Performance Appraisals for Small Business – Why You Need To Be On Board
Performance appraisals isn’t a dirty phrase, but there is a negative stigma attached to the performance appraisal, (or employee evaluation or review) process. This stigma is felt by both supervisors and employees, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Employee evaluations are a regular part of doing business.
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