Narcissism affects many impaired physicians.
MENDOZA, ARGENTINA -- Physicians with addictions to alcohol, drugs, or gambling--or those charged with sexual misconduct--generally do well in overcoming their problems with good treatment, Dr. Gregory Collins reported at the Sixth World Congress on Depressive Disorders. But treating colleagues is particularly challenging, partly because often they...

Don't stifle emotions in the workplace.
"Non-physical violence is a dangerous trend in American workplaces," warns Howard F. Stein professor of family medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. It "is often a conscious as well as unconsciously motivated effort to destroy the dignity or undermine the humanity of a person. It's a symbolic way of...

The charitable thing to do: corporate giving benefits not only the community but also the bank's reputation and employee morale. But deciding who deserves the money can be a daunting challenge.
When Randy Ezell interviewed for the job of bank president four years ago, he remembers the first thing out of bank director Warren B. Mosler's mouth. "I want you to make a whole lot of money . . ." Mosler said, "for medical research through the American Cancer Society."...

Making teamwork work. (Rewarding Employes).
While business leaders have talked about the importance of teamwork for years, teams, in many organizations, have only recently been empowered to make decisions independently of management. Today's teams are expected to decide what needs to be done and then find a way to do it. The work usually...

Why do some work while others shirk?
Why do people choose to work? More specifically, what is it that motivates some to labor extremely hard, while others seize nearly every opportunity to shirk and seek personal gain at the expense of the company or fellow employees? "Many managers still think employees need to be coerced into...

Developing Manager-Employee Trust.
With profits on the way down and unemployment on the way up, companies that have a trust-based management system and high employee morale will have a significant edge over those that don't. Workplace experts even maintain that honesty and trust in the office are key to surviving through tough...

Battling health-care costs.
Companies continually evaluate ways to reign in the soaring costs of health care, while striving to provide solid and affordable benefits to employees. Since 1999, the cost of the average American family's insurance plan obtained through employers has doubled. However, personal incomes and company revenues have not. ...

Paid time off.
Many medical offices are following a popular trend in the business world--replacing employee sick leave, vacation, and any other miscellaneous time benefits with a combination of all of them, collectively referred to as "paid time off." There are several reasons why this is a good idea, but...

Labor unions poised for a resurgence with change in tactics.
Byline: Andy Lewis For blue chip Since private sector union membership peaked at roughly 35 percent in 1953, the number of American workers affiliated with labor unions has hit an all-time low, dropping to just 7.4 percent in 2006. But for those who assume that downward trend...

Bethel schools chief gets glowing praise in `360-degree review'.
Byline: Anne Williams The Register-Guard Bethel School District Superintendent Colt Gill once again earned strong praise in his annual performance review - and not just from his bosses on the school board. Gill, in his second year, invited anonymous comments from all 650-plus district employees...