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USE WISDOM TO HEAD OFF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
How well do you understand the issue of Workplace Violence? It isn’t like waking up on the wrong side of the bed one day. Some people can be overly sensitive about their close relationships. Or it could be that a person can be highly sensitive about his/her hair, nose, accent, etc. and become exceedingly …
Continue Reading >Where Does Mental Health Rank on Employers’ Priority List
In case you hadn’t noticed, there has been a substantial increase in “workplace violence”. In fact, these have occurred in a wide variety of industries and levels of employment. The impact of hand guns is not necessarily the basis for this increase. Whether in schools, manufacturing firms, theaters, malls, etc., the increase in anger and violence …
Continue Reading >GETTING ORGANIZED FOR 2020
Being organized and prepared for a progressive, successful new year can give you a great feeling of accomplishment and productivity. As the end of the year holidays proceed, most of us feel overwhelmed or like we are always behind. The more organized I am, the less stressed I feel. At this time of year there …
Continue Reading >How Can Businesses Respond to Negative Events
If you haven’t noticed, there have been a number of businesses who are reducing workforces, or merging, or making acquisitions, or just closing? Though this is nothing new, we can’t just scratch our heads and ignore them either? Of course, with all the politics in the air, you can’t help but wonder what is having …
Continue Reading >It is So Important to Think of Others
Everyone has a lot on their plates, and it is very easy to feel overwhelmed. However, the fact is there are many with even more pain and heartache. As we work with many people who have lost their jobs, many of these people already have many other troubles and problems that others may not …
Continue Reading >WHAT DO EMPLOYERS WANT & EXPECT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
The image and role of human resources has definitely changed over the years. Decades ago HR was referred to as “Personnel” with many of these people being seen as a high-end Administrator, yet making many decisions, which greatly impacted the organization. Selecting employees for most positions would radically influence the business. Later “personnel managers” were gradually …
Continue Reading >WHAT ARE COMPANIES DOING TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE LEADERS?
Think of the best business leader you ever had. What made them so helpful and effective? Did they make it easy for you? Were they extremely friendly and acted more like your “friend” than your superior? What did you learn from this Leader? There are different kinds of “Leaders”, but seldom does a “leader” who …
Continue Reading >WHAT KIND OF REPUTATION DO YOU HAVE AS A PROFESSIONAL
Whether after persons pass away or in their absence, a lot of stories and insight might often be shared about him/her. Sadly, some stories that are shared may be unflattering or even exaggerated. What would others say about you and how you treated others? In a business it is easy to get backed up or …
Continue Reading >The Importance of Strategic Planning when Preparing for Future Growth
Having moved to Charlotte in the fall of 1980, I can tell you that many of the city planners didn’t have a good understanding of what people wanted who moved here at that time. The Raintree subdivision (residential) was in its early stages, and we were being told by realtors that the city really didn’t …
Continue Reading >Encourage Your Workplace to be Proactive, Sensitive & Supportive
This time of year most of us find ourselves being more sentimental and thankful for our many blessings. We also have fond memories of family and holiday traditions. When couples marry, each bring specific traditions into their home. This may spill over into our work life. Some may decorate their offices or desks, while others …
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