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Military Leadership Influences the Stigma attached to Mental Health Services December 14, 2011 . 4 Comments
Military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have reported high levels of psychological problems, according the Department of Veterans Affairs. “This data revealed that in 2008 ... Read More
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New Civility Intervention Improves Workplace Morale December 7, 2011 . 9 Comments
Uncivil and hostile work environments impede productivity. Employees rely on a healthy exchange of ideas, energy and knowledge to be able to work together in a positive and constructive ... Read More
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Emotional Energy Reduces Stress in Service Related Jobs December 5, 2011 . 4 Comments
Nearly 30% of Europeans and 40% of Americans report working in jobs that are very stressful. “Stress permeates organizations and, when uncontrolled, may result in negative health and ... Read More
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The Effect of Agency on Job Seeking Young Adults During a Recession December 3, 2011 . 5 Comments
Young adults face an extremely competitive job market as a result of the recession. Young people who may have once had high aspirations for an academic or professional career may struggle ... Read More
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How does Having a Calling Affect Job Commitment and Satisfaction? December 2, 2011 . 6 Comments
Some people insist they have been called to a specific vocation, while others merely work a job. “Scholars from a variety of disciplines have begun to explore what it means to have a ... Read More
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New Moms May Regret Short Maternity Leaves November 29, 2011 . 4 Comments
According to new research, mothers who take longer maternity leaves are able to manage work related and family stress when they return to the workforce better than those who return to work ... Read More
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Can Emotional Competence be Learned? November 25, 2011 . 15 Comments
According to a new study, emotional competence (EC), the ability to understand, manage, express and use emotions, is a skill that can be learned. There are three levels of EC that affect ... Read More
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Recommendations to Reduce HIV Counselor Stress and Burnout November 19, 2011 . 10 Comments
People who work in AIDS service organizations (ASOs) are at increased risk for stress from several factors, including heavy caseload, fear of contamination, poor working conditions and ... Read More
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Following in a Parent’s Footsteps
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“Like father, like son.” “Like mother, like daughter.” These sentiments are often expressed with great joy and pride. Many parents are delighted and honored when ... Read More
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Police Officers Fire Prematurely When in Anxious Situations October 27, 2011 . 20 Comments
According to a new study led by Arne Nieuwenhuys, of Human Movement Sciences at VU University in Amsterdam, police officers who are in a high anxiety scenario shoot at nearly 20% of unarmed ... Read More
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Emotional Intelligence May Contribute to Job Burnout October 25, 2011 . 17 Comments
An employee’s job performance is dependent upon many things, including emotional intelligence (EI). “It has been established that the emotions an employee experiences in their organization ... Read More
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Part III: When Co-Dependents Are Identified in the Workplace October 20, 2011 . 10 Comments
Sometimes co-dependents may be identified by their behavior in the workplace. You may think that is impossible, because co-dependents tend to be good employees. They work harder than anyone ... Read More
