Post Downsizing Stress Syndrome
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE POST DOWNSIZING STRESS SYNDROME E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2009 As companies downsize to cope with the current economic crisis, they are witnessing a growing mix of emotions experienced by staff kept onboard. Having retained their strongest performers, company leaders are perplexed and bewildered by outbursts of temper, attitude…
Constant Complainer?
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE CONSTANT COMPLAINER? E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2008 Colleagues not returning your calls? Giving you short shrift at networking events? Your negativity may be running them away. If all you talk about is problems, dwell on disaster, and look as though you’re carrying the weight of the world on…
Excite Enthusiasm
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE EXCITE ENTHUSIASM E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2008 The best managers do a great job of stimulating energy and enthusiasm in their staff. This is especially important at the dawn of a New Year when people reflect on what they’ve accomplished and how they hope to enhance their career…
Compassion Fatigue
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE COMPASSION FATIGUE E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2007 When you run a business or agency that provides care to the public, the strain of treating trials, traumas and tragedies can catch up with you and your staff. The steady cries for help and exposure to the depths of others’ pain…
Fix Faults to Stop Staff From Fleeing
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE FIX FAULTS TO STOP STAFF FROM FLEEING E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2007 Most bosses want to be liked and few intentionally mean to cause valued staff to start heading for the door. Turnover is costly for any company and, even if employees stay, they’re unlikely to perform…