A fall, even from the same level rather than a great height, could cause severe injury to an older adult. One in four older adults will suffer a fall in any given year, making them a major source of concern for family members. Worries about fall risks are a common...
Month: September 2021
Why should I speak up against workplace discrimination?
It is important to speak up against workplace discrimination whether you yourself are the victim or you witness an act of discrimination. Two reasons to take this important step include: You can be the change Racial, gender, or religious biases remain a problem within...
Are your company policies the law?
You have to follow many employment-related laws as an employer, and failing to do so -- even accidentally or unintentionally -- can result in a lawsuit. At the same time, you likely have company rules or regulations laid out as policies in your employee handbook....
Do you have to accept flirting and touching from customers?
If you work in a customer service or sales position, having a good disposition is crucial to career success. You need to be friendly so that people want to work with you and so that customers come back to the business. Whether you wait tables, sell phone plans or help...
Leadership roles don’t protect women from sexual harassment
Who do you suppose is more likely to experience sexual harassment in your workplace: Your female manager or their female administrative assistant? It might surprise you to learn that the manager is more at risk. Women in positions of power get harassed more often --...