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Helping Managers Understand and Address Stress

DecisionWise

So, I asked my supervisor if I could take off late afternoon s , get in a workout, and return later to finish my work. It was peak season for us – my workload was heavy , and support was limited. This meant late nights in the office with the stress that so commonly follow s. . According to Jeffrey Peffer, PhD. overall score?is?73%

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Forced Pagan Ritual Ends in Discrimination Lawsuit for Virginia Employer

HR Daily Advisor

District Court in Norfolk, Virginia, drives this point home—and reminds employers to train managers and supervisors on discrimination and sexual harassment in order to avoid these types of lawsuits in the future. Sally” started working for Ricoh USA—a Pennsylvania-based imaging and electronics company—in June 2008.

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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: What Is Protected Under GINA?

Accurate Background

However, many Americans wonder if participating in genetics research or undergoing genetic testing will lead to being discriminated against, based on their genetic outcomes, and consequently may lead to the decision to not take genetics-based clinical tests or participate in research for new therapies and cures. family medical history).

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Lineman Claims His Overtime, Training Opportunities Were Derailed On Basis of Race

HR Daily Advisor

An African-American railroad worker alleged that he was denied overtime and certain training due to race discrimination. Another white coworker joined the crew as a foreman in 2008. Another white coworker joined the crew as a foreman in 2008. His employer denied the allegations. What Happened.

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The Unknown Cost of Conflict in the Workplace

Pollack Peacebuilding

While the study is from 2008 and costs may have changed since, the results are staggering. This can attribute to chronic absenteeism and attrition, upping the ante on recruiting training costs. Harassment. The Cost of Conflict in the Workplace. The Actual Cost. found that U.S. employees spend 2.8 Poor Morale. Poor Morale.

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3 Actionable Ways to Support Your LGBTQ+ Employees During Pride Month

Bonusly

However, 20% of LGBTQ+ Americans have experienced discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity when applying for jobs, which jumps up to 32% for LGBTQ+ folks who are people of color. Happy Pride Month—the sunniest, most colorful of months! ?? ?? ??. heteronormative worldview. Let’s get started! Let’s get started!

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What is the Key to Employee Retention?

Abel HR

million Americans quit their job EACH MONTH in 2008—marking the highest rate of turnover since the oh-so-fun recession of 2001, according to a recent report from the National Bureau of Labor Statistics. Topping that list, rather surprisingly, was the concept of continued learning. A staggering 3.5 So how can Abel HR help?