Goofing off at work can be kind of an arbitrary activity and judgment call. For IT security and productivity reasons, some employers are concerned about employees shopping online during work hours.

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Our military veterans are highly trained and experienced in areas such as leadership, management and teambuilding. Their global experiences can also help a business compete in this world economy. 

In a recent poll, a majority of employees at my company chose wearing jeans over a number of other reward-type options. Wear-Jeans-to-Work days and other no-cost reward programs can benefit employers and employees, especially during hard economic times.

Why are businesses and organizational leaders, employers and managers showing a growing interest in this area of human behavior?

Emotionally intelligent people are smart with their feelings. Changing times require adaptable, engaged and high-performing employees more than ever.

Good listening skills are essential for strengthening business and personal relationships. While listening is free, it takes effort and doesn't always come naturally.

According to a recent workplace survey, workers who leave messes in "communal spaces" is another major pet peeve of American workers. 

A Houston small-business employee is in the news. Working as an accounting clerk, this employee is accused of stealing $6 million from her employer.  

Homicide is the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States.

When your employees walk in the office or shop door, many are bringing their personal anxieties with them.

According to a recent Randstad survey, gossip is listed as one of the top three pet peeves found in the workplace.

I recently saw Senator John McCain on the national news, hand-delivering pizzas to a Midtown Manhattan fire station in New York.

This year’s presidential race has captivated me. As a Baby Boomer, I am wondering, “How does Barack Obama do it?”

Have you been asked many times to appear for jury duty, yet you’ve never been selected to serve?  Do you wonder why?  Perhaps, it’s not what you say, but how you say it.

Today, I learned about a study that points to recently-discharged Vets having a difficult time finding civilian jobs. 

Experts say that the workplace has four distinct generations that communicate in different ways. How does a manager become fluent in so many communication styles?

Austin Steam Train Association volunteers dedicate entire days to welcoming, helping, entertaining and educating train passengers.

What can and should a business do to prepare for a seasonal flu outbreak?