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US experts call for rethink of trend to bar smokers from employment

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 22, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

The increasing trend for employers, particularly in the US, to bar smokers from applying for jobs or staying in post should be stopped, until the appropriateness of such policies has been properly evaluated, argue experts ...





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Special workplace benefits help relieve stress, improve bottom line

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 02, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- While hundreds of thousands of American workers are losing jobs these days, many more are stressed out. For those fortunate to still have jobs in this down economy, however, companies can help alleviate workplace ...


K-State researcher says happy employees are critical for an organization's success

K-State researcher says happy employees are critical for an organization's success

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

One's happiness might seem like a personal subject, but a Kansas State University researcher says employers should be concerned about the well-being of their employees because it could be the underlying factor ...


'Credit Crunch' Will Hit Retirees in Unequal Ways

Other Sciences / Other

created Oct 09, 2008 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (6) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- How severely retirees will be affected by the continuing financial crisis and subsequent "credit crunch" depends to a considerable extent on the kinds of retirement plans they rely on for retirement income, ...


Many employers do not implement programs to improve quality and value of health benefits

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 20, 2007 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A new survey indicates that among large employers, many have not examined data on physician quality or shared health plan or physician data with employees that could help improve the value and quality of health benefits, ...


Retirees' health-care benefits at risk, study warns

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A nearly two-decade trend that is stripping away employer-provided health-care benefits for retirees in private business will likely continue and could soon hit an even deeper pool of government retirees, new research by ...


Hourly employees happier than salaried

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Dec 10, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

People paid by the hour exhibit a stronger relationship between income and happiness, according to a study published in the current issue of Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin (PSPB), the official journal of the So ...


Maxtor a top Silicon Valley workplace

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created Nov 30, 2005 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Maxtor Corp. was named among Silicon Valley's best places to work by San Jose Magazine.


Engaged employees are good, but don't count on commitment

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 13, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 1

The notion that highly engaged workers will continue to work tirelessly for organizations despite diminishing resources often isn't true, according to Clemson University psychology professor Thomas Britt.


Study: Embrace the 'Dwight Schrutes' in your office for better performance

Study: Embrace the 'Dwight Schrutes' in your office for better performance

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 30, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Nobody wants to share a cubicle with a new hire like Dwight Schrute.


Could your initials influence where you choose to work?

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Oct 23, 2008 | popularity 2 / 5 (25) | comments 9

One of the most important decisions that we can make is what company we will work for. There are a number of factors to consider when making this decision, including salary, benefits and work location. However, there may ...



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