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Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Workplace bullying - a new diamension?

E-mail harbours bullies
Employment expert Croner is advising businesses to tighten up on e-mail monitoring policies.

Condoning, Big Brother tactics Croner warns that e-mail is being silently used by employees to bully, harass and air prejudices against colleagues.

It is estimated that at least 35% of all outbound office emails are unrelated to work, with almost half of employees admitting to using internal email for personal reasons.

Richard Smith, HR expert at Croner, says: "In the past a controversial opinion might have been inappropriately voiced between colleagues over a drink in the pub, nowadays employees are also making these exchanges using office email. But whereas verbal harassment is difficult to prove, convicting email evidence could be sitting in a recipient's inbox, creating serious legal issues for the company.

"Employers can't afford to be blasé and are best advised to adopt a more watchful 'Big Brother' attitude over emails sent using their network."

Croner warns that even ‘harmless’ jokes between colleagues can be construed as offensive if accidentally discovered by an innocent party.

Smith adds: "A sensible employer needn't take email observance to the extreme, but should be taking email conduct very seriously and may think about looking into an email monitoring system which will alert them to potential bullying, harassment, discrimination or slander

Frightened to say you are stressed?

Employees fear ‘stress’ revelations will lead to sacking
Seven in ten employees admit to feeling stressed but say that they won't confess all to the boss out of fear they will wind up jobless.

The survey results by employment law firm, Peninsula also reveals that 84% of employers won’t take time off work through stress as they cannot afford to be without pay and a job.

Seventy-nine per cent of employees suffering from stress have admitted that they feel isolated by the lack of confidants to turn to, resulting in 71% who say that work related stress has a negative impact on their personal life.

And 79% believe they just don’t get paid enough to deal with the amounts of stress and responsibility they undertake as part of their job.

Peter Done, Managing Director of law firm Peninsula warned that employers who ignore the stress issue are likely to wind up at an Employment Tribunal for not conforming to legislation requirements resulting in them breaking the law.

“The well being of employees is part of an employers responsibility and obligation; stress in the workplace should be treated seriously and monitored closely once the problem has come to light.”

Done says that preventative measures can be taken to reduce the likelihood of stress emerging in the workplace.

“An employee who has a healthy line of communication with their employer can express their needs, difficulties and expectations before the problem becomes substantial. Employers should discuss the expectation of their employees in the job and discuss the workload which they place on the employee and be willing to listen to the workers feedback.”

Done also highlights the importance of proper training for managers to enable them to recognize the signs of stress.

Mirror.co.uk - News - Latest - Burnout rises among hospital consultants-study

Mirror.co.uk - News - Latest - Burnout rises among hospital consultants-study

failure to seek stress relief and reduce workplace stress can ultimately lead to stress burnout. See the results of survey

Monday, August 22, 2005

Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Work until you drop: how the long-hours culture is killing us

Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Work until you drop: how the long-hours culture is killing us Long working hours can damage your health and spoil your leisuretime. Its time to call a halt to the 50 hour week and seek some stress relief!

Stressed and depressed - [Sunday Herald]

Stressed and depressed - [Sunday Herald]
If you suffer from stress and depression or you know someone who does then this article is worth taking time to read

Friday, August 19, 2005

icWales - Bullying linked to poor productivity

icWales - Bullying linked to poor productivity

Workplace bullying and harassment may be costing your organisation dearly. Ban Bullying at Work awareness day on 7th November 2005 aims to raise awareness to this incidious form of behaviour.

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Workplace bullying is alive and well! CIM has raised the profile of this important issue in advance of Ban Bullying at Work Day on November 7th 2005. Watch the press for important information on this costly workplace issue

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

The Sun Online - News: Sun, sea and stress

The Sun Online - News: Sun, sea and stress
Are you feeling stressed about work as you lie in the sun on Holiday? If the answer is yes then it is time to look at some stress reduction techniques! For starters switch off that mobile phone!

Here Is The City News :: 'Suicidal' Trader Settles �1m Bank Stress Case :: Business News :: The Latest Business & Financial Markets News And Views

Here Is The City News :: 'Suicidal' Trader Settles �1m Bank Stress Case :: Business News :: The Latest Business & Financial Markets News And Views
This article illustrates just how costly stress can be for an organisation. Stress Management is good management and it is common sense if organisations wish to contain operating costs!

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

PM Online : Study reveals race related bullying

PM Online : Study reveals race related bullying Workplace bullying is an incidious activity that blights the lives of thousands of people in this country. This article gives you some facts about bullying in the workplace

Saturday, August 06, 2005

Belfast Telegraph

Belfast Telegraph A healthy lifestyle helps reduce stress. this article contains some facts about stress free living and a longer life

Online Recruitment - The magazine for recruitment and HR professionals involved in internet recruitment

Online Recruitment - The magazine for recruitment and HR professionals involved in internet recruitment Chair massage is an effective form of stress relief and here is an example of how it can work for your organisation

Chartered Management Institute - Chartered Management Institute - Press releases

Chartered Management Institute - Chartered Management Institute - Press releases
Do you find it hard to switch off and enjoy your holiday? How easy is it to reduce your personal stress. The results of a CIM survey make interesting reading.

Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Stress Less, Live More

Stress Less, Live More

if you are seriously 'stressed out' then take time to read these really useful stress tips to help you with your personal stress reduction!