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9 09, 2019

Are You the Sad Face in the Workplace? Why Employees Are Unhappy at Work and What Managers Can Do to Help
Are You the Sad Face in the Workplace? Why Employees Are Unhappy at Work and What Managers Can Do to Help

Are You the Sad Face in the Workplace? Why Employees Are Unhappy at Work and What Managers Can Do to Help

Otti Ott2019-09-09T14:05:59+08:00September 9th, 2019|HR Consulting Services, Psychosocial Hazards|

Every worker is unique with an individual disposition, background, set of beliefs and expectations. So stress at work will vary from person to person. A few factors that pop up consistently across sectors however are work overload, lack of autonomy, hectic shift hours, weak or ineffective management, discrimination, bullying and harassment. While a certain level of stress is normal, even desirable in a workplace, excessive levels are counterproductive, creating a

Intervene Now! Timely Intervention Helps Mitigate the Effects of a Difficult Workplace Environment

Otti Ott2019-08-06T14:41:26+08:00August 5th, 2019|Coaching and Management Support, Conflict Resolution and Mediation, HR Consulting Services|

Managers busy running their organisations are vulnerable to complications that can crop up unnoticed through simple daily human interactions in the workplace. Issues can be very difficult with areas of danger including discrimination, sexual harassment, misconduct and conflict of interest. When ignored or left unaddressed, these problems fester over time, often becoming contentious or even litigious. In addition to potential lawsuits and legal hassles, these workplace issues can lead to

Workplace Aggression and Violence

Otti Ott2019-04-08T10:19:40+08:00April 30th, 2019|HR Consulting Services, Psychosocial Hazards|

Workplace aggression is any behaviour, be it verbal, written or physical, that leads employees to believe that their personal safety is at risk. With rising stress and job insecurity, workplace aggression is a very real problem and it’s very important to be aware if your workplace is at risk. Employees may be vulnerable to real, physical harm and even the threat of it can lead to serious consequences. Managers and