According to a new survey, conducted by You Gov and published by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), it has been found that around 44% of the working population of Britain has reported an increase in work pressure following the economic downturn. Further, approximately two thirds of them have reported substantial apprehension regarding job security on account of such stress.
The IOSH has advised employers to take affirmative action for reducing pressure at the work place, especially since the economy is not in a good state and no employer can afford to lose the amount of work days that were lost last year (13.5 million), attributable to the increase in work stress and related depression.
Nattasha Freeman, the President of the IOSH, added that the workers are not only facing the problem of increasing work load along with the lack of job security, but also the problem of stagnant salaries despite a substantial rise in the cost of living. In one of the surveys, it was also found that 13% of the work population finds their work extremely stressful and hard to manage. If you’re responsible for health and safety in your organisation, click on CPP training, to learn about the importance of promoting a positive health and safety culture in your workplace environment.
The data collected by several agencies reflects that people working in public administration and social services are more prone to work related stress. Stress is equally hazardous for people working in services like defence, health, education and the financial sector. These facts are reinforced by survey reports suggesting that over 400,000 people in Britain think that they are falling ill due to work pressure.
In light of these facts, there is an urgent need for employers to take action and make health and other facilities available to the employees. The employers should ensure that stress before it strikes, instead of looking to reduce it at a later stage. Further, employees should be encouraged to make use of the health advice and other facilities available for stress reduction.
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Till some years back bed sheets used to be made from white cotton cloth. You are astonished at the range of unique bed sheets that are on offer today. Bedding was never so beautiful with the vibrant colors, prints and textures that are offered in bedding nowadays
Following are some factors that matter a lot when you buy a bed sheet.
Measure the sizing of your bed
Though we are all aware what a twin or king or queen sizing bed is, that there are no standard proportions for these kinds of beds. The top dimensions might be the same, but again the measurings differ with each manufacturer. The bottom line is that you need to calculate the height, width, largeness of the bed and also check how thick the mattress is. Often similar beds from the same brand are taller or wider than each other. When you have your beds dimensions with you, choosing a bedsheet is easier.
Choose your Storehouse
Bigger departmental storehouses have a separate section for linen and bedding and offer branded sheets and in-house brands under the same roof. For a unique look, some people also go for embroidered bedding with sequins. The Internet is brimming with fresh new designs every day. The basic bedding are sold in discount storehouses for a small cost.
Do you know what is a thread count?
The number of threads that are present in a square inch of the sheet in back and forth direction of its weave is known as thread count. The label of the bed sheet has the thread count printed on it. For a luxurious feel, a high thread count is desirable. Dont go for a higher thread count than desired as the thin single threads will not feel comfortable. It is advisable that you go for a thread count in the range of 175 - 250 for a soft sheet under you.
Choose the bed sheet cloth.
A material that is sensibly priced and feels nice to sleep on is the one for you. Cotton sheets are still liked, but blended cotton is preferred by those who dont like lines. For a warm cocoon around you, flannel is best in wintertime. For a luxurious look, go for satin, silk or microfiber.
bed sheet Care
Read the wash and care instructions for the sheets properly before purchasing them. Silk sheets cannot be machine washed as they are delicate. Are you ready to do that? The best way is to purchase comfortable sheets that can be machine washed.
These little tips will surely help you in choosing the right bedsheet for you and make every night a night to recall!
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Whenever you get into a library you are enchanted by the super bookcases that are home to a power plant of information- record books! They help the function of holding and protecting volumes and diaries from junk and increasing their life. Bookcases generally have horizontal compartments for keeping publications. Outer glass doors are a good alternative to refer and store publications neatly.
A barristers job involves referring several large legal volumes each day. the legal daybooks are costly and lawyers require to refer them often. Barristers bookcases are tough and retain good utility for a lawyer.They are also known as attorneys bookcases and can be created in oak wood, cherry wood in various endings and colourings.
How books were stored before barrister bookcases came into being?
Books were infrequent in the past, and therefore there was no need for a bookcase then. books in olden days were hand-codified only. wealthy individuals who owned them stored them in handy containers.This is because books were very costly and only wealthy families could afford to buy them and carry them while travelling.These containers served as a bookcase for them.
After a while, these hand-written books were seen in many wealthy peoples households. Due to this, the volumes were located in cupboards or on shelves. these cupboards gave rise to strong bookshelves found Today.
What technique was employed for stashing away books?
The books were organized in a established way. books were stored with their edges facing us and the covers to the wall. these volumes had a band produced from leather or sheepskin as a cover that mentioned the title too. since this band had to be seen, the books were located with edges out.
publishing was one design that made books affordable.Another added benefit of publishing was that the publishing companies published the title on the back of the record so that the bounds were located inwards.
Which materials were chiefly utilized?
Oak was the central material in creating a barrister bookcase. there were other choices of maple, cherry and pine wood if you liked. A steel barrister bookcase is long-lasting and low on maintenance too. The oldest bookcases are said to exist in England in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University. these bookcases are present here from sixteenth century onwards.
using tiny pills covered in latticework frames, Chippendale and Sheraton designed lovely bookcases. Any room could look embellished with these bookcases.
How are the latest bookcases contrasting?
Today you can buy a movable barrister bookcase that facilitates a attorney to change in to a new room easily. this barrister bookcase is produced after joining the several shelves that come separately.You just require an extra pedestal and hood to perfect this barrister bookcase unit.The convenience of this bookcase lies in the fact that each shelf can be transferred as a different unit with all its contents still within!
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Erica Jong, author of the revolutionary book The Fear of
Flying, once said, “Men and women, women and men. It
will never work.” Well, I have more faith, and more
experience in the business world than Ms. Jong. I know we
can make it work, at work! - and at home, too. One of the top
five challenges facing women’s advancement involves
communication differences between women and men in
charge. But communication is also a challenge for many
men - whether they are in charge or not.
I want to emphasize that both men and women would be
well served to use each other’s communication style - in
moderation. By no means should women use a masculine
style exclusively, or vice versa. One of the most damaging
behaviors many women adopt is trying to become “one of
the guys” to fit into the traditionally man’s world of business.
Doing so suppresses their authenticity and in the long run,
this does much more harm than good.
For those who may bristle at the suggestion to ever use a
style other than their own, I suggest you just simply re-frame
the perception.: Isn’t this a twist to the Golden Rule -
treating others as you would like to be treated? I.e. - if you
would like to be communicated with in your style, assume
that others would also prefer you communicate with them in
their style.
The following are communication and behavioral tips for
both men and women that will help improve their
productivity, working relationships, and chances for
advancement.
TIPS FOR WOMEN COMMUNICATING WITH MEN (or
feminine style with masculine style)
- Be succinct, to the point, but not abrupt.
- Hold details for back-up.
- Avoid tag questions, apologies, disclaimers (”This is a
good report, don’t you think?”), (”Well, this is just my opinion,
but…”).
- Take credit for your accomplishments. (Or someone else
might!)
- Give updates whether asked for or not. (You are not
bragging! If you don’t communicate your successes to the
powers-at-be, no one else will do it for you and your skills
may be underestimated.)
- Reduce personal disclosure and problems. (Men don’t
bond and process the same way women do. This behavior
makes them uncomfortable and they may view it as weak
and unstable.)
- Handle conflict directly, politely, with empathy. (Be clear, to
the point, but not rude or abrupt. If you are nervous about an
upcoming confrontation, write out your thoughts to clarify
and focus them.)
- Make some decisions independently. (Rather than
consistently asking others for their opinion for consensus’
sake. Men see this as indecision and lack of confidence.)
- Avoid strong displays of emotions. (Men see this as
weakness - “too” emotional and not managerial.)
- Avoid saying “I’m sorry.” (It communicates that you were
wrong and is often perceived as weakness and powerless
behavior.)
- When interrupted, be direct and courteous, not sharp, but
take back the floor. (”Hang on a second please, thanks.” Put
your hand up to signal “stop” if you have to.)
- Remember you don’t have to like someone to get the job
done.
- Don’t get mired in details; delegate, delegate, delegate.
(Evaluate if the detail is truly necessary. If you get stuck with
a big detail project, form a team to help you.)
- Communicate your vision for the company/department to
men/people-in-charge, and your ideas for achieving this
vision. If you don’t have a vision, get one!
- Be flexible and keep a positive attitude about differences.
(Different is not right, wrong, bad, or good - just different!)
TIPS FOR MEN COMMUNICATING WITH WOMEN (or
masculine style with feminine style)
- Don’t assume women’s softer style means less
competent. (It’s just different than your style!)
- Be personable and insert a little personal disclosure.
(Research regarding employees’ preferences for a
masculine or feminine style of management consistently
shows the latter is more effective and preferred by both men
and women.)
- Maintain direct but not constant eye contact. (Women
perceive lack of eye contact as intentional avoidance and
disinterest in listening.)
- Say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ more; use demands less.
- Avoid interrupting; use active listening skills. (Demonstrate
that you are indeed hearing what she is saying.)
- Offer more details, more often.
- Ask women for their input and opinions. (When you don’t,
women think you don’t value their thoughts and
contributions.)
- Watch nonverbal language for confusion or upset. (Women
often don’t want to ask questions.)
- Recognize that her intentions may be different than your
perception of her words or behavior.
- Say, “I’m sorry” more often. (Including for small blunders or
omissions.)
- Be empathetic but not afraid of women’s tears. (It’s just a
different way of expressing emotion. She’s been told her
entire life that it’s acceptable and even good to cry.)
- Don’t underestimate a woman’s capability just because
she doesn’t talk about her accomplishments.
- Be flexible and keep a positive attitude about differences!
Different is not right, wrong, bad, or good - just different!
With these tips, , I think we can continue to disprove Erica
Jong’s assumption that men and women together will never
work. It will take commitment, consistency, and practice by
both genders, but we can all eventually do it - because
many are working hard at this - and succeeding already!
By Jane Sanders, 877-343-2150; www.janesanders.com.
Jane Sanders, president of Authentic Leadership
Resources, is a speaker, trainer, facilitator, and coach in the
areas of leadership for women, strategic life planning,
gender communication, presentation skills, and facilitation.
With Fortune 500 clients nationwide, Jane Sanders is a
powerful and respected speaker, trainer, and consultant
with 17 years of corporate experience in sales and
marketing and 11 years as president of her own successful
company. Her academic background is in business,
communication, and psychology, including an MBA from
Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Clients and audiences alike describe Jane as highly
results-oriented, inspirational, down-to-earth, fun, and
passionate about her topics.
Jane presents keynote speeches and workshops for many
companies including MassMutual, Prudential, CIGNA, Ford
Motor Co., Toyota USA, Chevron, PBS, Anheuser-Busch,
Ralston Purina, Xerox, Nestlé, Boeing, and many more. Her
association clients are many and involve several different
industries. Jane also facilitates strategic planning sessions
and retreats.
Jane is author of GenderSmart: Solving The
Communication Puzzle Between Men and Women, and has
appeared on television and radio programs to discuss her
topics. Reach Jane at 877-343-2150,
www.janesanders.com
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