Pets at Work — Surprising benefits for employees, companies, & entrepreneurs

Posted in Uncategorized, customer loyalty, employee health, employee morale, happiness at work, joy on the job, pets at work on June 20th, 2008 with No Comments »

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
I’m not woofing you. Dogs can be a terrific addition to the workforce, not just for people who are blind and not only on “Take Your Dog to Work Day.”
Dogs at the office contribute surprising benefits that translate to increased productivity and joy on the job. During the National Happiness at [...]

People With Disabilities Create Joy on the Job & Solve Employee Retention Problems

Posted in A.D.A., HR, corporate culture, customer loyalty, disability, employee engagement, employee morale, employee retention, ergonomics, happiness at work, joy at work, joy on the job, management, management style, motivation, occupational health, passion, peak performance, productivity, profits, socially responsible business, staff training, stress management, success, teamwork, work environment, workplace absenteeism on March 8th, 2008 with No Comments »

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
HOW TO DECREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION & PRODUCTIVITY PROBLEMS
The next time you hear managers complain they can’t recruit or retain good workers, tell them to hire people with disabilities. When supervisors moan about employee absenteeism, low productivity, or lack of creativity, ask them, “Do you hire people with disabilities?”
From entry level to professional [...]