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With Better Times: Workers Look For New Opportunities

Over One Third of Workers Intending to Move Jobs When Recession Ends Better economic conditions will provide massive relief for everyone in business. Recovering job markets will also present another challenge for HR departments worldwide—a mass shift of workers from jobs, in search for better opportunities. A survey by Robert Half International asked professionals about theirContinue reading “With Better Times: Workers Look For New Opportunities”

ADP: Companies Do Little To Control Absenteeism

ADP Survey Reveals U.S. Employers Not Taking Concrete Steps to Control Workplace Absenteeism Absenteeism clearly affects productivity and profitability, but few companies are taking concrete steps to control absence at work. According to a new ADP Research Institute study, most companies track employee absences, many do not take steps to manage and reduce absenteeism. ADPContinue reading “ADP: Companies Do Little To Control Absenteeism”

Manners in the Workplace: Time to be Unplugged

It doesn’t matter if you are holding a fork, a spoon or a smartphone—good manners are essential. In the workplace, poor workplace etiquette is beginning to get out of hand. In a survey by Robert Half Technology, 76 percent of managers said bad technical manners can adversely affect employment prospects. Fifty-one (51) percent of theContinue reading “Manners in the Workplace: Time to be Unplugged”

Workplace Bullying On the Rise!

Bullying is becoming a growing problem in schools and playgrounds. Bullying has also become a serious problem on the job, according to employees. A recent study by employment website CareerBuilder found that in 2012, more workers met workplace bullies. One-third of workers—35 percent— said they have felt bullied at work; this number is up fromContinue reading “Workplace Bullying On the Rise!”

Small Business Optimism Rises in August

In spite of a relatively weak jobs report for the month of August, U.S. businesses showed hope for the end of 2012. August provided employers with a mixed bag of jobs news; spending and hiring gained during the month, as well as plans to create jobs. Investment plans remained slightly negative, with more owners looking toContinue reading “Small Business Optimism Rises in August”