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The Number One Reason Employees Get Sick.Perceived Unfairness at Work

Great Leadership By Dan

absenteeism, job burnout, unhealthy behaviors, negative emotional states, and physical health problems (Robbins, J. Williams, K., Fitness, J. & Newton, N. When hurt will not heal. Exploring the capacity to relive social and physical pain. Psychological Perspectives, 19, 789-795). Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 66, 51-55).

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Leaders, Want To Master Innovation? Then Get Funny!

Tanveer Naseer

Inappropriate humor can stifle people’s creative confidence in any organization – not to mention contributing to reduced morale, absenteeism, the elevation of dysfunctional internal competition, and even company-level reputational damage. 2008) How Pixar Fosters Collective Creativity. May the farce be with you. Sources: Beard, A.

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Ten Decisions Leaders Make Everyday

Kevin Eikenberry

Are you an absentee leader, leaving your team to “do their work&# ? Environment matters to productivity, job satisfaction, retention, collaboration, creativity and more. As a leader, you set the tone and are the most important regulator of the environment. What environment are you choosing to create? Decide to engage.

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Attention Seekers…just recognition hungry or bullies in disguise.

Roundtable Talk

Watch for signs of bullying … high absentee rates, continual staff turnover, individuals afraid to speak up in front of particular people. Share specific examples of what bullying looks like. Have an anti-bullying policy written down as part of your employee handbook. Prohibit actions like tantrums, screaming, and threats.

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Pregnant Workers Have Rights, No Matter What the Supreme Court Says About UPS

Harvard Business Review

employers currently are — and will continue to be — required to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees with impairments under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was expanded in 2008 to require precisely that. In truth, no matter what the high Court decides, U.S.

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Think About Any Risk Like an Investor

Harvard Business Review

When both Talbots and Laura Ashley collapsed in the financial crisis of 2008, Sara suddenly lost the vast majority of her revenues. Sara Campbell, a talented dress designer, sold the majority of her apparel as a private label supplier to national chains. Still, there was a risk she would try to sue.

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

During the 2008 recession, companies committed to sustainability practices achieved “above average” performance in the financial markets during the 2008 recession, translating into an average of $650 million in incremental market capitalization per company.