Privacy in the Workplace In today ’s society‚ employers and employees are often subject to privacy laws. However‚ whether or not privacy is protected by law or contract‚ respecting privacy in the workplace makes good business sense. We will discuss the issues that are raised in today ’s workplace concerning privacy issues and some of the repercussions. . What privacy issues are addressed in today ’s workplace? Because employers need basic information about their employees and employees have access
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Implications of Effective Leadership in the Workplace Introduction Theories on workplace provide different insights on how leaders work in an effective manner (Alcorn‚ 2003: 106). Leadership styles and methods differ from each other‚ but effective leadership improves procedures of organizational diagnosis and communication within the workplace for the development of better and more reliable business performance. An effective leader is not confined or judged by styles and approaches used‚ but
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Diversity in the Workplace‚ an Asset if Monitored Efficiently Introduction “It’s hard to define what diversity is because everyone has an opinion” (Working Woman magazine‚ October 2000) Workplace diversity is a personal issue‚ and it focusses on the characteristics that are brought into the firm. Whether it is attributes or differences that separate these people‚ these cultural dimensions that are introduced to any workforce can provide businesses with different options for further business growth
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Supervisors’ Relationships 3 Workplace Relationship Quality: 4 Peer Relationships 4 Study Description and Results 5 Interpersonal Conflict 6 Identifying Conflicts and Causes 6 Dealing with Interpersonal Conflict 7 Culture and Interpersonal Conflict 7 Intimate Workplace Relationships 8 Managing Workplace Relationships 9 Managing Conflict 9 Management by Deception: Deceptive Impression Management 10 References: 12 Introduction: When considering workplace relationships‚ consider
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CONTENTS Chapter Page No. 1 Introduction 2 2 EAP Concepts 3 3 Why Workplace Counselling? 7 4 Organization Impact on Counselling 8 5 Counselling Impact on Organization 10 6 EAP and Top Management 11 7 Implementation of Workplace Counselling 13 Appendix 16 Acknowledgment and Reference 19 A PRIMER ON WORKPLACE COUNSELLING Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Employees spend about one-quarter of their lives in work
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Ageism in the Workplace: A Cause for Concern Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss the problems faced by older employees in the workplace. The problems researched include age discrimination affecting promotions‚ forced retirement and problems employers face when dealing with older employees. Older employees are facing the same economic issues faced by all employees. Those older employees who do not have‚ or are unable to survive on savings or investments still need to work. Employers
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Collaboration in the Workplace In this global economy in which organizations are driven by technology‚ processes and the need to share information‚ collaboration is important. Rosen (2007) defines collaboration as "working together to create value while sharing virtual or physical space" (p. 9). Collaboration has become a standard in today’s organizations. Teams are working together virtually or face-to-face on projects or on problem solving. Sharing experiences
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whomever we want‚ I believe it is morally acceptable for a company to adopt workplace dating / fraternization policies. The company has the right‚ no‚ the obligation‚ to provide a working environment that is free of the unnecessary distractions that a workplace romance might cause and an obligation to protect its own assets. Having said that‚ people are people and there are bound to be workplace romances. Companies must determine how they are going to deal with the situation when it arises. They must tread
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Discrimination in the Workplace According to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission‚ Discrimination charges were up slightly from last year from 99‚922 to 99‚947. In terms of the volume of charges by protected class‚ the highest percentages were: • Retaliation – 37.4% • Race – 35.4% • Sex/Gender – 28.4% • ADA/Disability – 25.8% Nine out of ten times when you go into a business meeting‚ the person you are encountering for the first time has already formed an impression of you based on
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Building Inclusive workplaces by harnessing diversity Introduction Why should a successful organisation embrace diversity? Some will say discrimination is wrong‚ illegal and immoral. Others will talk of the social need for inclusion. There is‚ however‚ a larger reason for organisations to embrace diversity. The paradigm through which the organisation sees diversity is crucial and that will shape the organisation’s diversity philosophy. Diversity management brings a variety of gender and ethnic
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