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Unveiling the Hidden Costs of Workplace Bullying and Harassment

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  Definition for work place harassment Workplace harassment is a pervasive issue that challenges the integrity of work environments and the well-being of employees. It can take various forms, including verbal abuse, unwanted physical contact, discrimination, and other behaviors that create a aggressive or intimidating atmosphere. Understanding its implications, recognizing its signs, and fostering a supportive workplace culture are essential steps in addressing and preventing harassment. When a person engages in workplace harassment, he often does so with the intent of making the victim feel uncomfortable. Image1 Tidak Betah Karena Kerap Mengalami Workplace Harassment? Berikut Ini Cara Menghadapinya! - Beauty Journal Workplace Harassment can manifest in numerous ways   Verbal Harassment: This includes offensive comments, jokes, or insults related to race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal characteristics.   Physical Harassment: Unwanted physical ...

Proactive Strategies for Effective Crisis Management

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  Image 1 https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/crisis-management-46326144/46326144 Definition for Crisis Management Crisis management is the application of  strategies, processes, and actions that an organization implements to prepare for, respond to, and recover from unexpected events that threatens to harm the organization or its stakeholders.(Examples:-Product Failure ,Natural disasters , Environmental issues, work place violence) Crisis management refers to a series of process through which the organization ensure that  the business operations can be sustained or resumed with the minimum impact on the stakeholders and where lessons learnt can be used to improve current practices  (Fahed-Sreih, 2018) . Importance of Crisis Management The importance of crisis management includes protecting organizational assets, safeguarding stakeholder interests, and maintaining brand reputation. It also minimizes financial and legal implications while ensuring business conti...

Flexi Time in Organizations: Boosting Productivity and Employee Satisfaction

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  Image 1  https://www.konarkpro.com/blog/types-of-flexible-work-arrangements/ Definition Flexi working hours, often referred to employee can manipulate or change their working hours to fit their preferences or other responsibilities outside of work. Flexible hours – and flexitime – come in many different shapes and sizes and can help organizations in optimizing their employees’ performance at work. Employers have introduced flexible working packages (part of work-life policy) in order to attract, recruit, and retain highly qualified staff to their organizations, With the ability to schedule the work himself/herself, employee feels that employer cares about wellbeing and non-working life of employee . That leads to creased satisfaction with the job and employer, resulting in higher work commitment  (Yazdanifard, 2014) . The variation of flex schedules Flexitime: Employees choose starting and ending hours, often with a core period during the workday when all employ...

The Role of Nature in Nurturing Mental Health: Designing Workspaces that Support Employee Well-Being

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  Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community (World Health Organization, 2022) .  Mental health in an organization refers to the psychological, emotional, and social well-being of employees within the workplace. It encompasses how individuals think, feel, and behave in a work environment, as well as how they handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions. A positive mental health environment promotes healthy work-life balance, open communication, and support for employees’ mental health needs. The organizational dimensions “Active listening” and “Collaborative interpersonal relationships” reached high scores and are also typically promoted among users of mental health services. These dimensions are essential components of effective practice and are actively encouraged among users of thes...

Creating Inclusive Work Environments: Strategies for Empowering Employees with Disabilities.

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  Definition World Health Organization defined that Disability results from the interaction between individuals with a health condition, such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and depression, with personal and environmental factors including negative attitudes, inaccessible transportation and public buildings, and limited social support. An estimated 1.3 billion people – about 16% of the global population – currently experience significant disability. This number is increasing due in part to population ageing and an increase in the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases   (World Health Oraganization, n.d.) Image 1 https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/business-team-meeting-in-modern-office-sitting-area-gm1482147447-509214128?searchscope=image%2Cfilm Understanding of their need Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation ...