Workplace Buzz: Today's Headlines

Workplace Buzz on September 26, 2007 7:14 AM

Is it You or is it Them?
Searching for a reason that you aren't being promoted fast enough? Look in the mirror.
So suggests Gil Schwartz, a corporate executive writing in Men's Health. He says some people unwittingly sabotage their careers by falling into any number of self-created traps. Some workers, for example, think they work best under pressure and, therefore, leave everything to the last minute. Courier Journal

Legal Workplace Discrimination
A recent poll found that 77 percent of Republicans believe it is wrong for employers to fire people solely because they are gay.That statistic, from a poll conducted this summer by Fabrizio, McLaughlin and Associates, is encouraging. But in 31 states, it’s perfectly legal to fire someone because they are openly gay. Too many employers still reject job applicants based on sexual orientation. KansasCity.com

Bridging the Gap
Misti Burmeister used to commit lots of blunders when she tried to connect with older workers in the office. These communication gaps led her to create Inspirion Inc., a Bethesda consulting firm that promotes effective communication between older and younger generations in the workplace. Washington Times

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