Safety in the workplace is not only an organizational issue but also an individual issue. Workplace safety describes “policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety and health of employees within a workplace” (BusinessDictionary.com‚ 2013). In the United States nearly six thousand work-related deaths and 4.1 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses occurred in 2006 (Christian‚ Wallace‚ Bradley‚ & Burke‚ 2009 p. 1103). Although this is a huge number there have been great strides in improving
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life. Professionalism is something not exclusive to any one profession. In the following paragraphs I will display just some of the qualities it takes to uphold a professional demeanor in life and in the workplace. Appearance is a major factor in attaining a professional respect within the workplace. Your first impression is paramount and so goes the opinion of patient and staff. Sometimes your appearance is the only thing someone observes so being well kept is something that should be taken seriously
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businesses and in specialized businesses (Hutton 26). Workplace incivility is a form of organizational nonconformity‚ characterized by low-intensity behaviors that abuse respectful workplaces customs‚ appearing unclear as to intent to destruction. However‚ in modern industrial society‚ incivility is a main cause of violence‚ and it is mostly recognized as a challenge of public health protection (Sidle 88). Arguably‚ Incivility in the workplace is sometimes matched
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in the workplace‚ but many people tend to keep their opinions to themselves in fear of the consequences. Most people believe that if they are to strike‚ they are at a higher chance of losing their jobs. While this may seem like an unfair principle that immediately goes against the First Amendment (Freedom of Petition and Freedom of Speech)‚ many different companies have been known to do it. Striking should be a measure taken when many people do not agree with the conditions of the workplace‚ but they
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Stress in the Workplace Cohort 25 EBA 602 Three out of every four Americans describe their work as stressful. As a matter of fact‚ occupational stress has been defined as a “global epidemic” by the United Nations’ International Labor Organization.(APA‚ 2014 ) Workplace stress has cost U.S. employers an estimated $200 billion per year in absenteeism‚ lower productivity‚ staff turnover‚ workers’ compensation‚ medical insurance and other stress related expenses. Stress
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influenced. Gender stereotyping in the workplace can actually lead to discrimination. With this mentality in the workplace it’s hard to anticipate good work ethic. That women can’t do as good as a job as men. No matter how many examples in everyday life proves this to be wrong‚ we always revert back to this pattern. With this stereotype programmed in the minds of many we can never fully overcome this mold. Instead of concerning ourselves about how gender affects the workplace or the process‚ we should concern
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Professionalism In The Workplace Danielle Corulla MedSurg 145 8/5/2015 Cathy Westberry Professionalism in the workplace has many factors such as dress‚ conduct‚ how well you communicate with others‚ and your attitude. “The definition of professionalism indicates that each person perform their tasks with general earnest and honesty (Staffing‚ 2013).” “It refers to a person doing his/her job with sincerity‚ and maintaining professional etiquette and ethics in the workplace (Staffing‚ 2013)
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Unfortunately bullying in the workplace can happen and if it’s not dealt with in the right way it can lead to serious difficulties for everyone involved. What is bullying in the workplace? Bullying comes in a variety of shapes and forms‚ and may be carried out at various levels. Bullying could come from a manager‚ a supervisor‚ a co-worker or anyone else from around the organisation. Some examples of bullying in the workplace include: • insults‚ rudeness or intentional embarrassment • spreading
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Workplace Violence 1. What is workplace violence?! It is the violence or the threat of violence against workers. It can occur at or outside the workplace and can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and homicide‚ one of the leading causes of job-related deaths. Workplace violence is a growing concern for employers and employees alike. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)‚ roughly 20‚000 assaults and 792 homicides occurred at workplaces throughout
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Workplace Safety: Our Role By Collins Opara - Chief Chemist‚ MRS Oil Nigeria PLC. August 2011 Safety at the workplace has been a concern for many organizations. Most organizations have incorporated cultures and even metrics into their business scorecard to manage workplace safety. Even organization who were used to neglecting safety in workplace are beginning to embrace it. A research conducted in 2009 by the BUREAU FOR LABOUR STATISTICS US (2010) reported that in the US the number of days-away-from-work
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