National Edition - June 1st, 2008
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Firms Pump-up the Wellness
Whirlpool Corp. suspended 39 factory employees in Indiana for lying about their status as smokers in order to cash in a $500 company insurance benefit for non-smokers. The conflict highlights the perils of corporate wellness programs. Are they overzealous? The new trend raises age-old privacy issues, whether employers have prerogative over an employee's off-duty behavior and lifestyle choices.
(Source: Christian Science Monitor)
Swedes Pamper Employees
Unlike the hordes of Australian backpackers, one rarely encounters Swedes in youth hostels. The Swedes in both the public and private sectors are quite happy staying in Sweden, in their social-democratic monarchy. Yet all is not as it seems, Sweden has the highest workplace absenteeism rate in Europe. People just aren't afraid to call in sick. In a bid to increase retention, combat absenteeism, increase productivity and spur on morale, corporate Sweden is leading the way in schemes to attract and keep their employees happy.
(Source: AFP)
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Job Turning 'Extreme'
According to Newton, for every action there is an opposite and equal reaction. In this same way, much of the buzz about employee engagement and retention belies an opposite trend of workplace stress, workaholism and burnout. An increasing number of employees are stating that they are subject to excessive work demands. Others are simply opting out of their "extreme jobs" and becoming their own bosses.
(Source: Financial Post)
Students Struggle with Summer Job Hunt
Finding a job in your field of interest and furthering your career path is hard work. Many university and college students as well as recent graduates struggle with this dilemma, either to keep searching for relevant work or start from scratch and take an unrelated job. It often comes down to paying the rent. In fact Canada ranks highest in terms of under-employed youth, according to recent research. One architecture student tells of his on-going journey to find a summer job.
(Source: Career Zone, Jobboom)
Over 50 and Applying for Jobs?
Retired individuals wanting to return to the workforce must remember their resume isn't a memoir. They can't go on and on like Grandpa Simpson. The post-computer-on-every-desktop workplace has changed the game, particularly the job application process. Older applicants may have to learn some new tricks. Generally, it's email rather than faxing or mailing.
(Source: Career Zone, Jobboom)
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Are you... a productive employee at home? Telecommuting isn't for everyone. Working at home means producing results. Doing so may be easier if telecommuters follow these tips:
- Prepare yourself psychologically;
- Take yourself - and your job - seriously;
- Avoid isolation;
- Acknowledge your successes;
- Reach out to your colleagues; and
- Keep your options open.
(Source: Computerworld)
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Research and editing: Austin Macdonald
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