Work-related stress, referred to simply as job stress, is an inevitable occurrence where career and work life is concerned. This kind of stress is almost always part of the deal, whether we were able to snag the job of our dreams or we’re stuck doing something we don’t enjoy. In a nutshell, we may say that job stress is no big deal. Or so we think. But is it, really?By definition, job stress is our negative physical, emotional and psychological response to a job that we find lacking in terms of …

Your workstation or office cubicle is your home, your sanctuary in the office. You spend eight hours a day, five days a week in that tiny space of panels and a desk. Your cubicle is where you do all your work. Therefore, your workstation should be work-friendly. On top of that, it should also be a good reflection of you as an employee and of what your company stands for. Here is how you can make you cubicle work-friendly:Get some cluesFirst, how do you know what office decorations are suitable f…

We typically apply environmentally-conscious practices in our homes by recycling bottles and cans as well as by using organic household cleaning products. The question is, is that enough? Why not do more by applying environmentally-conscious practices in the workplace, too? Here are a few steps you can follow to have a green office zone:Use recycles paperPaper is one of the most important office supply. You can recycle paper that is slightly used for informal paper usage purposes. Meanwhile, you…

Are the Christmas traditions at your office too stale for your own taste? If that is the case, then this list is for you. This year, start a whole new set of office traditions for the Yuletide season. Adopt a family from the communityProvide a Christmas for a needy family by adopting them. Make dinner arrangements for them, supply them with warm winter clothes, and buy toys for their children. Share the spirit of Christmas with those who are less fortunate and make this season of gift-giving mor…

Tired of the same old work routine? Having difficulty balancing obligations at work and at home? Is your traditional work arrangement affecting your health, your performance at work, and your relationship with family and friends? Many countries and companies have found a solution to this problem: flextime work arrangement.What is flextime?A flextime work allows you to choose the hours you will work. It is a flexible work schedule, unlike traditional work schedules that require you to work a stan…

In today’s society, moms still lead double roles: that of a homemaker and a worker. It’s tough, but somebody’s gotta do it. Fortunately there are several companies who provide a very supportive environment for these hardworking moms, allowing them to be great moms and great professionals at the same time. Here are some of the exemplary companies who best support working moms.Cisco SystemsCisco Systems is a world wide leader in networking for the internet. Founded in 1984, Cisco Systems employ mo…

Through the years, there has been quite an increase of people who are now working at home. It has provided people with a way to keep working and earning while still having the opportunity of spending more quality time with their family. This new trend has kept up with the popularity of the Internet where it now allows more and more people to do their work online just as well as those people who work in offices. Working at home also provides a number of other benefits that make them quite an attr…

Maintaining workplace safety is important especially in trying to make your business more productive. Whenever an employee is absent due to accidents that happen at the workplace, overall productivity is lessened. When productivity is lessened, business suffers. Creating a safer workplace environment may help contribute to the success of any business. In order to minimize on accidents, it is essential to identify the common hazards at the workplace. Identifying them and finding ways of reducing …

From the simplest of pilfering to the grandest of embezzlements, businesses suffer a loss because an employee unlawfully takes something from an employer. Finding the culprit is not easy, as it is usually takes years to find the erring employee, and most employee theft comes to the attention to the employer either by another employee or is revealed by accident.More often than not, it’s the long-trusted employee who is the thief. In other words, the person you least suspect is usually the o…