Wellness

Discrimination Against Seniors in the Workplace is a Growing Problem

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Protecting Seniors’ Rights We are facing economically turbulent times, which may include layoffs and companies downsizing. Unfortunately, older workers often endure the most of these cutbacks because employers use the opportunity to get rid of older workers who sometimes command the highest salaries or prevent the business from projecting a “younger” image. I have previously blogged about […]

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Empathy + Compassion = Ethical Leadership: Here’s Why

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 Building an Ethical Workplace Culture  Leaders should be empathetic and compassionate to set an ethical tone at the top. Absent these characteristic traits of behavior, it would be difficult for leaders to get employees to follow and commit to the goals of an organization. After all, who would voluntarily choose to work for a leader

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The Ethical Aspects of Mental Health Care for Employees

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The Importance of Supporting Employees in the Workplace From time to time, I post a guest blog when it contains important information. Today’s blog is by Charlie Fletcher. You can contact her at: charliefletcher365@gmail.com. This blog was first posted in October but got caught off, so I am reposting it. Mental wellness is seeing a

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Incorporating a Balanced Scorecard Approach into Social Entrepreneurship

Moral Values, Sustainability, Wellness, Workplace Behavior / /

The Best Way to Measure Results of Performance in Today’s Organization Social enterprise has been a buzzword for millennials for some time now. A social enterprise is a commercial organization that has specific social objectives that serve its primary purpose. Social enterprises seek to maximize profits while maximizing benefits to society and the environment. The

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The Importance of Empathy in the Workplace

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What Does Empathy Mean for the Workplace Culture and the Pandemic? Last week I blogged about empathy in my “Ethics Sage” blog. Today I address the issue of empathy in the workplace and characteristics of those who possess the moral trait of being empathetic towards another person. First, let’s look at the basic definition of

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Bipolar Individuals in the Workplace: Contributions and Cautions

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The View from Employees with Bipolar Disorder One of the most frequent comments on blogs that I have written during my 15 years blogging is those on bipolar disorder and workplace performance. The comments run the gamut from high praise to criticism for my inability to explain bipolar correctly. I think it is a good

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Discrimination Against Women in the Workplace is Alive and Well 

Sexual Harassment, Wellness, Workplace Behavior / /

Employer Offenses and Responses Discrimination against women in the workplace occurs when an employer treats a female employee less favorably than the employer would a male employee, specifically because of the employee’s gender. Today’s blog is designed to provide workplace advice to those who fall victim to workplace discrimination. Key Federal Laws Prohibiting Gender Discrimination

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What Every Senior Needs to Know About Their Rights in the Workplace

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Elder Fraud is a Growing Problem There are countless seniors today who play a vital role in the workforce. Unfortunately, there are many aging myths out there that suggest seniors are unable to work as well, as hard or as often as younger adults. These myths are not only completely false, but they can sometimes

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Is a College Course on Civil Discourse Really Needed?

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What is More Important: Learning Soft Skills orHard Skills? I recently learned that the School of Public Affairs at the American University in Washington, D.C. is attempting to combat the adverse political dialogue taking place in today’s society by launching a new project on civil discourse. This project, designed by SPA professor Lara Schwartz, is

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Engaging in Workplace Retaliation

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Employee Protections & Workplace Harassment Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in legally protected activity. Retaliation can include any negative job action, such as demotion, discipline, firing, salary reduction, or job or shift reassignment. However, retaliation can also be subtler, as explained by the legal website, NOLO. Federal Protections Federal

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