of a hostile environment (Scarborough & Zimmerer‚ 2006).” “Some experts believe male-dominated workplaces are likely to be the most hostile to women (Zwettler‚ 1997).” Management can enforce a policy against sexual harassment. This policy should first‚ clearly define what behaviors constitute sexual harassment‚ secondly‚ State in clear language that harassment will not be tolerated in the workplace‚ thirdly‚ identify the responsibilities of supervisors and employees in preventing harassment and
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A Study on the Worklife of BPO Employees and the various Human Resource Practices in a BPO - A Case Study of Convergys Introduction Striking a balance is the real fulfillment to life. In the rat race of our present day existence‚ especially in the long working hours ethos of our industry‚ we forget to maintain a balance between work and family. The result is devastating: high levels of stress‚ trauma‚ and even nervous breakdowns. The phrase worklife balance was coined in 1986 in USA .Until 1999
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organization free of stress or stress-free employees. A mentally preoccupied or troubled individual will be in a position to give very little to his company. The employees can be stressed‚ depressed‚ suffering from too much anxiety arising out of various workplace related issues like managing deadlines‚ meeting targets‚ lack of time to fulfill personal and family commitments‚ or bereaved and disturbed due to some personal problem etc. Organizations have realized the importance of having a stress-free yet motivated
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The current economic situation has been blamed for causing income loss‚ extended working hours and intense stress in workplaces all over the world. Due to this today people are being challenged to strike a balance between work life and family life. People are overwhelmed by the demanding careers‚ demanding families‚ a slow economy and so on. This has left people with little time for what they need and want to do. Motivation refers to the desire‚ effort and passion to achieve something (Paul
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Abstract Workplace stress or job stress is a very important phenomenon with enormous economic and social implications. It often results from the working conditions and the nature of work and is described as an imbalance between job demands and the employee’s abilities or skills. Nursing studies indicate that nursing is one of the most stressful careers appreciating that nurses are exposed to many conditions and situations that lead to job stress. This study seeks to explore nurses’ workplace stress
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University Registrar’s Office. Population used for this study were employees that work in the Registrar’s office‚ four employees to be exact‚ answering a questionnaire about what causes each of them stress and other questions related to stress in the workplace. From the research we will see what causes stress in Argosy University Registrar’s office employees and managers‚ and what is recommended to relieve that stress. Lastly we will look at some stress management techniques. Stress in the Registrar’s
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world that we all live in dictates that the work areas are keep safe. The world of safety itself has evolved to the point that the focus is no longer just on the hazards presented in the work spaces‚ but the employee’s behaviors as well. For a safe workplace‚ business leaders have found that it really has become a team concept and everyone is involved in that team. Even the safety professional has changed roles through this evolution. In the article The Safety Man Cometh written by Randall Mundy‚ the
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training seminar on October 25‚ 2014 from 9am until 11:15am in Conference Room C‚ this will include a 15 minute break in the middle where we will serve coffee and bagels. The subject of training is sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination in the workplace. I am requesting that one of Wydade Consulting Services’ renowned trainers conduct this seminar. Also please provide me with a list of items we will need to supply the 20 office supervisors that will be attending. I look forward to doing business
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employees’ consciousness. In today’s fast-paced society‚ human resource professionals seek options to positively impact the bottom line of their companies‚ improve employee morale‚ retain employees with valuable company knowledge‚ and keep pace with workplace trends. This article provides human resource professionals with an historical perspective‚ data and possible solutions—for organizations and employees alike—to work/life balance. Three factors—global competition‚ personal lives/family values‚ and
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Job stress is a common problem across occupations and it impacts job performance. Although most contemporary studies highlight the negative effect of stress on job performance (distress)‚ mild stress is known to enhance an employee ’s performance (eustress). It is necessary to take a holistic picture of antecedents to job stress by including the effects of personality‚ organisational factors and the work- family interaction in the perception of job stress. This article defines stress‚ examines whether
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