Archive for the ‘Health @ Work’ Category
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Introduction:
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an injury caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist. The injury causes pain and numbness in the index and middle fingers and weakness of the thumb. Carpal tunnel receives its name from the eight bones in the wrist, called carpals, which form a “tunnel” through which the [...] -
Women Entrepreneurs Striking A Balance
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Women Entrepreneurs Striking A Balance
Over half (53%) of women setting up their business are parents as well.
Over half (53%) of women setting up their business are parents as well.
According to a new UK poll of over 1,000 women entrepreneurs from Business Link. Whilst many found that owning their own business helped them spend more [...] -
Types of Bullies
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Types of Bullies
Sadistic, narcissistic bully
Lacks empathy for others. Has low degree of anxiety about consequences. Narcissistic need to feel omnipotent. May appear to have a high self esteem but it is actually a brittle narcissism.
Imitative bully
May have low self esteem or be depressed. Influenced by the surrounding social climate. May use whining or tattling or [...] -
How to Keep Your Employees Happy While Pushing Them to Their Limit
Monday, September 26th, 2011
Sooner or later you’re going to have employees. If you want to create a large company, you’ll have no choice but to hire people to help you out.
Although hiring employees may sound simple, you’ll quickly learn that no one will care for your company as much as you nor will they work as hard as [...] -
4 New Ideas for Becoming More Effective at Work
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
It used to be your workplace identity was tied to your company. “An IBM man” is a phrase that comes to mind. Companies kept track of best practices, hot management ideas, and recent innovations in the business world.
Today our identity is separate from our company. We manage ourselves with the care that used to [...] -
Stress less for success
Monday, September 19th, 2011
A good work-life balance is possible with a few key changes.
The “balance” in work-life balance does not mean an even divide between work and home. It’s about managing all the responsibilities you have in both these areas of your life without feeling burnt out or resentful. Try these strategies to avoid feeling exhausted and [...] -
abKey Can Prevent Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
What Is Carpel Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve controls sensations to the palm side of the thumb and fingers (although not the little finger), as well as impulses to some small [...] -
7 ways to manage up
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
Managing up is the best tactic for getting more interesting work, more responsibility, and more sane work hours, because your boss is the one who can give you this stuff.
Some people think managing up is brown nosing, but in fact, a lot of it is about humanizing the workplace. Managing up is about you caring [...] -
Mark Finley—Amazing Discoveries in the Lost Cities
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
Amazing Discoveries in the Lost Cities Part 1
Amazing Discoveries in the Lost Cities Part 2
Amazing Discoveries in the Lost Cities Part 3
Amazing Discoveries in the Lost Cities Part 4
Amazing Discoveries in the Lost Cities Part 5
Amazing Discoveries in the Lost Cities Part 6
Amazing Discoveries in the Lost Cities Part 7
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Five Steps for Successful Succession Planning
Monday, May 30th, 2011
Succession planning - the preparation to replace one leader with another - is one of the most difficult challenges associations face in this era of organizational management. Few events in the life of an association are as critical, visible, or stressful as when the leader leaves. The eyes of every member, employee, customer, supplier, and [...]