Topic of the Week

The Devil Inside

Bullies with nothing to show for their efforts, a dream come true in the workplace. But it is going to take each and every one of us being ready to stick our necks out when we see people trying to take advantage of one another.

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Blog of the Week

Laborers Train Society's 'Left Behind' for Green Jobs; Launch Green Local

With the graduation of seven newly certified weatherization technicians from its Eastern New York Laborers Training Center, the New York State Laborers\' Union (NYSLIUNA) is blowing holes in several right-wing myths all at once, proving that jobless people do want to work, government programs can spur the creation of good jobs and labor unions can lead the way to prosperity.

Thought for the Week

""Life is a fight, but not everyone's a fighter. Otherwise, bullies would be an endangered species." "

–Andrew Vachss

List of the Week

from Dr. John Izzo

Why People Don't Step Up at Work: The Top Three Reasons

• Leaders making decisions without seeking input, 64%
• Leaders dismissing ideas without exploring the ideas, 38%
• People not getting rewarded or recognized for playing outside the lines, 26%

Top Five News Headlines

1. EEOC Settles Disability and Age Discrimination Suit against DXP Enterprises
2. The Days of "Manager Knows Best" Are Ending
3. What Obama Should Do About Workplace Discrimination
4. Unions Create TV Ad To Appeal To Young People
5. Employers should review job postings for conflicts with ADA