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How Technology Is Disrupting The Nature Of Workplace Training
Remember when workplace training or professional development meant jumping on a plane bound for another city and spending an entire day seated in an auditorium alongside fellow industry veterans? A catered lunch, paid-for-by-work hotel room and a few days’ lost productivity as a result? Well, sadly ...
5 Ways Businesses Can Prevent Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries are often not fatal, but they're still a very real concern for employers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that there were 2.9 million injuries or illnesses reported in 2016 in the private sector.
These injuries are often reported to the company that the employee works for, ...
Good Or Bad? – AI Is Changing The Workplace For Millennials
People may be able to recognize technology, but understanding this process is a little harder. It certainly makes life a bit easier at times but can also disrupt things you are used to or make certain skills obsolete. Millennials were born at a time of exponential technology growth, making it vital ...
Negligence In The Workplace – When It’s Time To Lawyer Up
Every year in the United States, there are more than 30.6 million visits to emergency rooms for injuries, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. There are also more than 146,000 unintentional injury deaths, caused by everything from motor vehicle accidents to falls.
If you'v ...
6 Musical Pieces That Will Improve Your Workplace Productivity
More often than ever before, people work on isolated tasks at their place of work independent of other employees. As such, finding the right music to listen to while at work can actually boost your productivity and improve your mood at the same time. So whether you’re installing a pharmacy point of ...
Be A Better Boss – 11 Ways To Improve Morale & Cohesion In The Workplace
It’s very difficult to overstate the importance of high workplace morale. According to an article from Vancouver-based go2 Tourism HR Society, “[d]isengaged workers are less efficient, miss more workdays and cost their employers thousands of dollars in lost productivity.”
“Keeping employee morale ...
The Legalities Of Hidden Cameras In The Workplace
Thanks to the fact that hidden camera technology is becoming cheaper and more affordable all the time, more and more employers are turning to surveillance to keep an eye on both customers and employees at work. All of this demands a very important question: Are hidden cameras actually legal in the w ...
How To Improve The All Important Team Dynamics In The Workplace
An organization’s success is linked to specific team dynamics in the workplace. If employees are unable to communicate effectively, for example, performance will suffer. This can add to problems like low employee engagement and high rates of interpersonal conflict and turnover.
“No job is truly i ...
Monitoring Employee Electronic Activity In the Workplace – When Is It Right?
In 2013, there was a hallmark case Lazette v. Kulmatycki, N.D. Ohio No. 3:12CV2416 where an ex-employee of Verizon Wireless filed a lawsuit against the company for reading her private emails on a company phone. The big issue, in this case, was the fact that the employee no longer worked for Verizon ...
![Why Workplace Kitchens Are Essential For Every Office Space [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/importance-workplace-kitchens-article-image-optimized.jpg "Why Workplace Kitchens Are Essential For Every Office Space [Infographic]")
Why Workplace Kitchens Are Essential For Every Office Space [Infographic]
It is a fact that most offices these days run on caffeine, and a majority of the employees pay a visit to the coffee machine at work even before they check their inbox. While their desks are where all the great work happens, it is the kitchen area of a workplace that keeps the employees energized an ...
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Workplace Personality Types: How They Support Each Other [Infographic]
There are so many workplace personality types, and when they collide, even the most innocent communications can get twisted and become horrible. I know this from personal experience. It can also be seen in the media. For example, if you've been following the recent Marissa Mayer scandal (yes, it fee ...
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How Technology Changed Our Workplace Communication [Infographic]
There is no question technology and mobile devices have changed the way we work and workplace communication in general. What I'd like to write about today goes far beyond employees being available to their bosses on the weekends via their company-paid smartphones and people getting busted on Faceboo ...
![Wasted Time In The Workplace: You’ll Be Surprised [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Wasted-Time-At-Work-Infographic-1-optimized.jpg "Wasted Time In The Workplace: You’ll Be Surprised [Infographic]")
Wasted Time In The Workplace: You’ll Be Surprised [Infographic]
I don't think we can cover this topic enough. It's ultimately important, and whatever we can do to make the time we spend at work a little bit more cheerful and fun is a battle won, don't you think? If you have a job that is boring, and if you pretty much do the same thing over and over again, it ca ...
The Rise Of Gamification In Business: How Tech Is Changing Employee Engagement
In recent years, the concept of gamification has gained significant traction in various industries. By incorporating game-like elements into non-game contexts, businesses are discovering innovative ways to boost employee engagement and motivation. From leaderboards to rewards systems, gamification i ...
Maximizing ROI: How Customized IT Management Services Drive Business Success
In today's fast-paced business landscape, companies are in a relentless pursuit to stay ahead of the curve. Effective IT management plays a pivotal role in this quest, as it can greatly enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Customized IT management services tailored to a business ...