Monthly Archive: August 2010

Aug 31 2010

Spotting the 5 most common signs of workplace bullying

from CFO Daily News In addition to wreaking havoc on morale and productivity, workplace bullying may even land complacent employers in legal trouble. Reason: New York and 11 other states are considering legislation that would protect workers from abusive bosses and co-workers. To prevent workplace bullying, employers should be well-versed in all its forms. Aside …

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Aug 31 2010

Nashville server’s lawsuit says guns in bars create unsafe workplace

By Nate Rau, The Tennessean A Nashville server has filed a complaint with the state alleging that the mixture of guns and bars creates an unsafe work environment. The server works at Jackson’s Bar and Bistro in Hillsboro Village. The complaint kept the person’s name anonymous. The complaint alleges that it is a violation of …

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Aug 31 2010

Best ways to deal with workplace aggression

By Maria C Collins, Helium.com Aggression abounds in the workplace. Competition for promotion, pride, power issues, time pressures and many other factors all mean that some people are aggressive at work. Physical aggression has no place in any workplace, but sadly, some people still believe aggression can get them what they want or where they …

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Aug 30 2010

Battling office bullies

By Courtney Sherwood, Columbian.com The anguish strained his voice as he described the past five years. He used to love this job. Then the new boss came along. Each incident, on its own, would have been bearable — his office rearranged when he stepped out, the strange looks, rude comments, weird notes. “I tried to …

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Aug 30 2010

Protecting the workplace from violence during termination or layoffs

By James L, Griffin II, progress-index.com While our nation’s economic and employment conditions remain unstable, workplace violence tragedies continue to lead news headlines. The recent tragedy in Connecticut is further evidence that we are not giving Workplace violence the appropriate attention. Without the necessary preparation and attention from company management, these incidents will likely continue …

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