Working under the influence also referred to as WUI, is estimated to occur in about 15 percent of the U.S. workforce. While employees in certain industries may be more likely to drink on the job and others less likely, the signs are common across … [Read more...] about Workplace Alcoholism and the Role of Human Resources
Employee Issues
What is Occupational Safety?
Occupational safety and health, or OSH, is concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work. This can often be confused with a problem that only manual labor fields endure, but occupational safety actually impacts a large number of … [Read more...] about What is Occupational Safety?
The Truth about Exercise Ball Office Chairs
You may have heard that exercise balls can be a great replacement for more traditional office furniture. While exercise balls are excellent for stretching and aerobic exercises, there are some things you should be aware of before purchasing one of … [Read more...] about The Truth about Exercise Ball Office Chairs
Appreciate Your Employees: 4 Tips for Keeping Your Office Environment Safe
There’s one thing that smart business leaders have discovered that others haven’t. The lesson is that if you want to make more money, you have to appreciate your employees. And no, this doesn’t involve their salaries. If you want your employees to be … [Read more...] about Appreciate Your Employees: 4 Tips for Keeping Your Office Environment Safe
Put out Burnout: How to Reduce Stress for Employees
Your employees start to feel burned out when the stress of their jobs goes on for too long. Many factors can lead to your employees feeling burned out. Considering that 40% of employees have considered quitting their jobs due to burnout, it is … [Read more...] about Put out Burnout: How to Reduce Stress for Employees
5 Ways To Improve Workspace Satisfaction For Employees
No matter how big, or fancy the workplace is, the truth is that employees are the ones that are representing the body and the soul of a company. Employees’ satisfaction and happiness are in direct relation to a company’s productivity, therefore – … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Improve Workspace Satisfaction For Employees
6 Really Powerful Reasons to Use Video to Improve Your Employee Engagement
Happy, passionate and engaged employees are the foundation of any business. Not only are they more productive than disengaged or even average employees, but the quality of the work they're able to accomplish is also far higher. Because of this, … [Read more...] about 6 Really Powerful Reasons to Use Video to Improve Your Employee Engagement
Reducing Sick Days: 5 Tips To Boost Well-Being In The Workplace
Health problems are costing American businesses more than $576 billion per year. That's a staggering number of used tissues. If you'd like to sidestep this crisis and keep your employees at their desks, here are just a few tips for encouraging … [Read more...] about Reducing Sick Days: 5 Tips To Boost Well-Being In The Workplace
Coping with Job Search Stress
The stress of searching for a job can be quite overwhelming. It could even pave way to anxiety and frustration, causing you to perform badly in every interview you attend. This stress can have a severe impact on your life and it can make you unable … [Read more...] about Coping with Job Search Stress
How to Keep Your Remote Staff Efficient & Productive
If you want to keep your remote staff efficient and productive, you need to make sure that your staff feels connected to your company--even when they are not there. Researchers estimate that 43% of adults who are employed have worked part of … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Remote Staff Efficient & Productive