The growth in the use of social media has spilled over to the workplace, and this has created new issues for employers. Should you allow employees to access social media sites in the workplace? During their break times only? What about using social media off-duty to complain about the employer or their supervisor? Given thatContinue reading “Social Media and the Workplace”
Category Archives: Workplace Environment
Harassment
It is universally accepted by now (or it should be) that there is no place for harassment inside or outside the workplace. This is no different than the obligation to ensure a safe workplace for employees as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). The problem is in defining the point where behaviorContinue reading “Harassment”
Workplace Violence
Everyone today knows the meaning of “going postal”. Unfortunately, this occurs in workplaces of all types on a regular basis. Homicide is currently the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI). Nearly 2 million American workers report having beenContinue reading “Workplace Violence”
My New 100 Year Life 