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Protecting Employees from Burning Out: Wellness in the Workplace

HR Digest

The report also discussed the problem of absenteeism, the tendency of workers to take time off from work, indicating that a good wellness program could decrease absenteeism significantly. USD as a result of lower employee absenteeism for every $1 USD they spend on wellness programs.

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November 2018 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Mary Ila Ward of Horizon Point Consulting submitted The Power of Pause. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog submitted 6 Tips for New Managers. Marcella summarizes: “ Appreciative attention for people helped this client lower their absenteeism. ” Discover Jon on Twitter at @thindifference.

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Six Resolutions for a Winning Corporate Culture

Chart Your Course

A 2012 survey by human resource firm LRN Corporation found that bosses who genuinely trusted their workers and gave them more autonomy saw these benefits: less misconduct and absenteeism, as well as greater engagement, innovation, customer service and financial growth. Consider bringing in a consultant to add a fresh perspective.

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A Quick Guide on Employee Discipline

HR Digest

This article will expose the primary tips on how to handle employee discipline. They should include but not be limited to penalties for stealing, coming to work drunk , fighting, absenteeism , drug abuse, etc. And offensive employees were extremely difficult to handle until I found a way around it. 1) Establish something on paper.

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Buy-In – The Imperative Strategy

Strategy Driven

Systems fail to reach their full potential and people become frustrated, which results in pushback, absenteeism, and low productivity. Consulted: provides information and/or expertise. Informed: needs to be notified of results but not necessarily be consulted. Define the issue. Clearly state the problem or issue to be addressed.

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Keeping Work Flexible, Even with Changes to U.S. Overtime Rules

Harvard Business Review

That concern, while understandable, is overblown: employers can continue to provide flexible work arrangements to these employees by following the wage and hour tips below. Flexibility has been linked to reduced stress and improved health and well-being, which decreases absenteeism and overall healthcare costs.

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