Job security is down, but worker disengagement is up! A study by Boston College's Sloan Center on Aging & Work shows that both older workers and Gen Y feel that their jobs are threatened, the younger workers feel that productivity is also slipping. However, good leaders can do something about … [Read more...] about BECAUSE I TOLD YOU
US ARMY RANGERS AND LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS
"Even the most innovative leaders rely upon the basics intough times." [ Dale Collie ] Tim didn’t slam down the phone, but there was no smile whenthe call ended -- more bad news from sales. And standing in thedoorway was the office manager with another personnel problem tobe resolved. The cup of … [Read more...] about US ARMY RANGERS AND LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS
TAME THE TECHNOLOGY
Technology only causes stress when people fail to use itproperly. Dealing with your email can put you into overload ifyou don't control it. Use technology to de-stress your day, and use technology tode-stress the fast-changing techno-tools. Management needs to offer a class on how to deal with … [Read more...] about TAME THE TECHNOLOGY
COMMUNICATE WELL
You know how stressful it becomes when the boss is surprised bygood news or bad news. Each supervisor has a "comfort level"that you have to maintain to minimize your own stress. Meet with your supervisor or provide updated information asoften as necessary to keep them informed about your … [Read more...] about COMMUNICATE WELL
VALUE OF BEING ORGANIZED
Regardless of company expectations, you can alleviate a lot ofyour stress by organizing your work space and getting a firmgrasp on the work that must be done. Even if you have to pay for it yourself, get the tools needed toorganize your effort, e.g. files, furniture, PDAs, software,and … [Read more...] about VALUE OF BEING ORGANIZED
NO BRAINER CHECK LIST
A lot of our daily stress comes from having to complete routinetasks in the midst of a heavy workload and interruptions. How can you make sure you complete every step of the job wheneveryone wants more of your time? When every interruption makesyou think you might forget an important item? Cut … [Read more...] about NO BRAINER CHECK LIST
BEATING PROBLEMS – EMBRACE THE DANGER
Experienced leaders know that new business problems are justaround the corner. Customers, employees, equipment, and marketconditions are all in motion, and good leaders prepare ahead oftime for the problems that will develop. The best strategy is to avoid the problem, but experience showsthat … [Read more...] about BEATING PROBLEMS – EMBRACE THE DANGER
14 WAYS TO DE-STRESS EMPLOYEE VACATIONS
Employees truly deserve paid vacations. They struggle throughstressful jobs most of the year, and productivity goes down ifthey don't get a break. From a corporate perspective, goodvacation programs boost the bottom line by reducing workplace stress, absenteeism, health care costs, and … [Read more...] about 14 WAYS TO DE-STRESS EMPLOYEE VACATIONS