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What Keeps Employees from Pursuing Postgraduate Education? December 14, 2012 . 4 Comments
Education is a key that unlocks many doors. It has been well established that individuals who have higher levels of education earn more income over their lifetimes than those with less ... Read More
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Supported Employment Helps Young Adults with Disabilities December 13, 2012 . 4 Comments
People who live with mental illness or disabilities face numerous challenges. One of the biggest barriers is finding and keeping adequate employment. Some young people with disabilities ... Read More
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What Affects Women More: Workplace Harassment or Aggression? December 11, 2012 . 4 Comments
Although neither type of behavior is acceptable, both sexual harassment (SH) and workplace aggression (WA) occur in many professional organizations. For women, the negative consequences ... Read More
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On-Site Daycare Linked to Lower Employee Job Satisfaction December 11, 2012 . 4 Comments
One of the most challenging tasks for any working parent is balancing family and work life. For parents of young children, finding adequate and affordable daycare can be a daunting task. ... Read More
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New Job or New Career: What’s the Difference? December 5, 2012 . 5 Comments
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the ... Read More
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What Compels Police Officers to Harass and Bully Each Other? December 5, 2012 . 3 Comments
Police officers encounter high levels of stress. They constantly put themselves in life-threatening situations and are often unaware of what challenges their workday will bring. In addition ... Read More
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Study Uncovers the Downsides of Growing Up Fast November 29, 2012 . 8 Comments
Modern society moves at a rapid pace. In order to keep up, people strive to complete tasks quickly, acquire new information at the speed of a button, and achieve more. But one thing that ... Read More
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Traditional Female Roles, Openness, and Confidence in Working Women November 27, 2012 . 7 Comments
Women have many roles. They are sisters, friends, daughters, mothers, and wives. And most women are employed in some capacity, with or without pay. Whether they work at home—raising ... Read More
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Attitude of Gratitude Reduces Workplace Burnout November 14, 2012 . 5 Comments
Workplace burnout occurs in nearly every profession. Even people who genuinely enjoy their jobs can experience exhaustion and overwhelm in the workplace. For mental health professionals, ... Read More
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Depression and Discrimination: Where There’s One, the Other Often Follows October 30, 2012 . 10 Comments
Depression makes it difficult to function in daily life, but adding discrimination to the equation makes it even more troublesome. A new study in the journal The Lancet stated that out ... Read More
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Asperger’s Syndrome and the Illusion of Friendship October 23, 2012 . 15 Comments
This is the third in a series of articles designed to explore some of the issues and concerns that arise around what is currently called Asperger’s syndrome, which will soon be incorporated ... Read More
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Are Spiritual People Less Stressed at Work? October 16, 2012 . 9 Comments
A strong sense of spirituality has been shown to provide many positive outcomes. People who are very spiritual may have a more positive outlook on life, less anxiety and depression, and ... Read More