Astronology - Does Office Etiquette Exist?

Astronology Volume XII Issue 21 January 24, 2012 Dear Andrew, Astron Solutions provides high-quality, low-cost, innovative human resources consulting services to organizations like yours. Call us for advice, innovative program design, and user-friendly Web/PC based software.   The Astron Road Show There's one stop on the Astron Road Show this week.  On Tuesday, January 24th National Director Jennifer Loftus will present to the Greater New York chapter of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR-GNY) on HR Certification - Demystifying the Process and Understanding the Benefits.  Click here to learn more about the event or to register.....more    Does Office Etiquette Exist? Does the treatment you receive from your co-workers affect your productivity?  According to one Forbes article, 48% of poorly treated employees have at one time intentionally decreased their productivity due to ill treatment.  Additionally, 12% confirmed that rude behavior caused them to quit their jobs.  This unintended turnover can result in an estimated loss of $50,000 per worker.  Who would have thought that office etiquette could be such a large factor in organizational productivity!  Given the potential bottom line impact of office etiquette, what can organizations do to successfully manage interpersonal relations?....more      Have a Question? If you have a topic you would like addressed in Astronology, or some feedback on a past article, don't hesitate to tell us!  Simply reply to this e-mail.  See your question answered, or comments addressed, in an upcoming issue of Astronology. Looking for a top-notch presenter for your human resource organization's meeting?  Both Jennifer Loftus and Michael Maciekowich present highly-rated sessions on a variety of compensation and employee retention issues.  For more information, send an e-mail to info@astronsolutions.com.   The Fine Print We hold your e-mail address in trust.  Astron Solutions promises never to share or rent your personal information.  We also promise never to send you frivolous e-mails and will allow you to leave our list, at your option, at any time. To remove yourself from this list, please follow your personalized subscriber link at the bottom of your Astronology alert e-mail. Copyright 2012, Astron Solutions, LLC ISSN Number 1549-0467 Quick Links Client List Meet the Astron Team Contact Us   World of HR Blog Bringing you Human Resource news from around the globe...compliments of Astron Solutions. More