http://yourworkplacedoctor.com/wordpress My Thoughts About Issues in the WorkPlace Wed, 27 May 2009 18:31:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en OK, so now I have finally given in to the latest tecno craze- I have signed up on Twitter.  Just search for Workplace Doctor and tweet me.  Even my young daughters were surprised.  Let's face it, I give quidance to my clients regarding the specific needs of the younger workforce ... http://yourworkplacedoctor.com/wordpress/?p=10 Ok, so with all of the media bombarding us with massive job losts, falling real estate prices, empty stores, businesses closing, the value of our 401K's continuing to plummet and credit disappearing what are we to do? In my opinion, stop listening and watching the media, try not reading the newspaper ... http://yourworkplacedoctor.com/wordpress/?p=9 The most common question I am getting right now is who is hiring.  Naturally there are a lot of "depends on" responses to that question, however I will give some general direction. Generally speaking two industries are not only hiring but have a serious NEED for employees.  Those industries are Healthcare, ... http://yourworkplacedoctor.com/wordpress/?p=8 Yes, it is that time of year again.  We will be straddling the old and the new as that infamous clock ticks down 2008 and ushers us into 2009.  For me, I am excited to see what 2009 brings and grateful for all of my blessings in 2008.  I am ... http://yourworkplacedoctor.com/wordpress/?p=7 Does my employer have to continue to pay me if my place of employment is no longer operating? Although you should always check directly with your employer regarding their specific Disaster Plan, generally speaking if your employer is no longer able to operate they are not obligated to continue your pay. Is ... http://yourworkplacedoctor.com/wordpress/?p=6 There are office politics and then there are politics in the office.  With the Presidential elections looming more and more "discussion" is happening in the workplace.  I overheard a very heated discussion just this week between a group of engineering professionals.  I realized that like religion, politics in the office ... http://yourworkplacedoctor.com/wordpress/?p=5 Dear Patients, I love my job!  I know, to some of you that is irritating and to others it feels exactly right.  As we have all heard, the ideal job is one that you love what you do and you get paid (hopefully well) for doing it.  For all of us I think ... http://yourworkplacedoctor.com/wordpress/?p=3 Soon I will be adding posts relevant to workplace issues—from generational conflicts to increasing your team's productivity. I welcome all comments, questions and input on these and other workplace concerns. See you soon! "Doc B"  http://yourworkplacedoctor.com/wordpress/?p=1