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When Policies And Procedures Do Not Reflect The Way Things Are Really Done

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An organization’s cultural capital is a type of asset that impacts what an organization produces and how it operates. Cultural capital is analogous to physical capital, like equipment, buildings, and property, or to human capital, like the accumulated knowledge and … Continued

Bullying: Often A Tolerated Form of Violence by Employers

Violence in the workplace starts far before clench hands fly or deadly weapons douse lives. Where disdain and animosity routinely uproot cooperation and communication, violence has happened. It is time to treat workplace bullying equipollent to sexual harassment or racial … Continued

From Healthy Debates to Personal Attacks and Bullying

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In a community full of opinions and preferences, people always disagree. Employers should encourage active discussions and welcome heated debates on the services or products, but a personal attack should be ground for immediate and permanent termination of employment of the offender. Zero … Continued

What is Human Resources?

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By S. A. Kohan Human resources (“HR”) should be the most powerful part of an organization. So why, in reality, is its impact more often felt in a negative way? Because human resources, unfortunately, often operates as a cloak-and-dagger society … Continued