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Mar 28, 2020 · Millions of people around the world have lost their jobs amid the current Covid-19 crisis. How should you handle your emotional reaction?
Mar 9, 2022 · Workers who quit a job in 2021 say low pay (63%), no opportunities for advancement (63%) and feeling disrespected at work (57%) were reasons why.
- Poor Performance
- Starting Conflicts at Work
- Workplace Theft
- Absenteeism and Absconding
- Lying on Your Resume
- Irrelevant Web Browsing & Social Media Use
- Be Smart About Your Actions at Work
Lack of performance is perhaps the most obvious reason you could get fired. In order to tackle it, you first need to know what causes it. There can be many reasons for poor performance; here are some common ones to help you think: 1. Workplace stress 2. Poor management 3. Unfair compensation 4. Lack of recognition 5. Toxic work culture 6. Work-life...
Workplace conflicts are very common, especially in teams where everyone has different preferences, opinions, and ideas. While your performance does matter, it wouldn't account for much if you're negatively affecting others' productivity because the company as a whole is still losing time and money. If you struggle with communicating at work and oft...
It's not uncommon for people to steal office supplies and use work equipment for personal use, despite knowing the obvious risks. While no one is going to bother you for forgetting to return a pen, some workplace thefts are more serious than others and can instantly get you fired and even cause legal trouble. Some serious workplace thefts include: ...
Absenteeism is the tendency to remain frequently absent at work for no particular reason. It's a big problem for employers because it wastes the company's time, money, and opportunities. Here are some common reasons for employee absenteeism: 1. Sickness or injury 2. Family-related issues 3. Personal issues 4. Stress and burnout 5. Bad work culture ...
People lie on their resumes all the time, mostly because they feel if they don't lie, they won't get called for an interview, let alone be given a job offer. In other words, they feel underqualified to stand out as a job applicantdue to the hyper-competitive job market. These lies can be divided into two categories: lies of commission and lies of o...
It's normal to get bored at work, pretty much everyone does at some point during the day. So naturally, we turn to social media or the web to pass some time and entertain ourselves. But depending on how often you do it and how lenient your workplace is, this could lead to you losing your job. While you probably won't get into too much trouble for o...
None of us like the thought of getting fired; it's heart-breaking and can cause a lot of anxiety. However, ironically enough, occasionally reminding yourself of its possibility can stop you from doing the things that might cause it. Always consult your HR manager if you have doubts about whether a particular action is considered inappropriate at yo...
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Jan 11, 2018 · People don’t quit a job, the saying goes — they quit a boss. We’ve heard it so many times that when we started tracking why employees leave Facebook, all bets were on managers.
Oct 15, 2019 · The results of a recent study showed that 50% of Millennials and 75% of Gen-Zers quit a job due to issues related to mental health. According to the report conducted by Mind Share Partners ...
Jun 21, 2024 · In our recent research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, we found that a task sequencing intervention could dramatically reduce the likelihood that workers...
Oct 1, 2020 · A qualitative study by Blustein and his colleagues found further evidence of workers’ complex feelings when they lose their jobs. People who blamed their job loss on their own failings felt worse about themselves but remained optimistic about learning new skills and finding a new, better job.
