Does your co-worker or employee need an intervention?

Interventions help people struggling with addiction and substance abuse understand that they have a problem and need to get help immediately. Traditionally organized by friends or family, more and more concerned co-workers and employers are stepping up to the plate and helping save the life of those people they work with who have an alcohol or drug addiction.

And employers have a lot to gain as well. The cost of an intervention, and even paying for an individual’s rehab treatment, is less expensive that terminating their employment, then finding and retraining a new hire.

Here are some important tips for anyone considering a workplace intervention:

• Contact a professional first. Never attempt a workplace drug intervention without consulting a professional interventionist first. These experts can help create a plan of action for the intervention, and insure that everything is handled in a safe, straightforward manner.


• Consult with your employer. Unless you’re the boss, it is essentially that you receive approval from the company before moving forward – especially if the intervention is going to take place on office property.


• Have a plan of action. Hold a “dress rehearsal” before the intervention to make sure who will say what and when during the actual session. Try to elect a single spokesperson for the intervention so that people are not talking over one another.


• Don’t be confrontational. A workplace intervention is not the time to tell the individual in question how angry you are with them. This is a time to be supportive and explain to the individual, in clear but caring terms, that they have a problem.


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Five tips for proper workplace etiquette

While it is hard to get along with everyone in your office all the time, there are still several things that each and every employee can to do make the workplace a more pleasant place to be. Some of them are obvious, such as bathing frequently and not bringing your un-housebroken puppy in to sit under your desk all day.

Other things, such as the items comprising the list below, we do without even thinking about the fact that they might be upsetting the gentle balance of the office ecosystem.

Five tips for proper workplace etiquette:

1. Don’t make personal calls within earshot of your co-workers. Just because you feel comfortable talking about your sex life or unfortunate medical conditions in front your peers does not mean that they want to hear all about it. Cell phones are a magnificent invention! Use them…outside.

2. Don’t “borrow” things from co-workers. While swiping a pen or a legal pad as needed may seem harmless, rooting around someone’s desk is a supreme invasion of privacy. The supply cabinet is only a few yards away. Make the trip.

3. Don’t play your music too loud. Respect the needs of those sitting near you. Keep the volume on your radio low. And if you’re listening to your iPod, and the volume is turned way up, it can be just as annoying as a large boom box placed at the entrance to your cubicle.

4. Let people know where you are. Nothing is more frustrating than trying to track someone down for a meeting or to answer a request, and finding out that they went to play nine holes at the local community course without telling anyone. Even if you are entitled to the time away from the office, let the people you work with know where you’re going to be, and how you can be reached.

5. Engage in proper hygiene. OK, so we mentioned it above, but unfortunately for many people, it bears repeating. Many times, you can’t smell the scent you are giving off. Shower every day and go easy on the perfume or cologne.

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Tips for avoiding interruptions in the office

One of the biggest time-stealers in the office setting is the interruption. A productivity killer, unwanted interruptions keep works from achieving peak performance…and are just generally annoying.

Here are some sure-fire tips to help you avoid interruptions from well meaning, and not-so-well-meaning coworkers:

Move your chair so that it can’t be seen from the door. This will cut down on the “Hi, How are you?” interruptions that can really bog down your day.

Use body language to convey that you are busy. Turn only part of your body towards the individual who is speaking to you to communicate that you are preoccupied.

Create a road block. Place a chair, desk or other object between you and your door. Crazy, but it works!

Screen your calls. Have the operator or your secretary take all yours while you are focused on a big project.

Place your computer monitor right in front of your face. By not offering up visual cues, fewer people will feel comfortable starting up a conversation.

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Five Must-haves for Every Workspace

There are some office accessories that transcend all industries and work environments. Whether you’re on your own or in a Fortune 500 company, occupying the corner office or the smallest cube in the building, here are five things no working person should be without.

1. A great chair. An adjustable chair that’s built for comfort and good health is an office essential. Great chairs are the ones you actually look forward to sitting in each day, and always leave your back pain-free. If you’re sitting in an uncomfortable chair at work, stand up RIGHT NOW and get yourself the seating arrangement you deserve.

2. An In/out box system. Some people think that the old-fashioned in-box/out-box method of organization is dusty and out-of-date. Well, those people are late for meetings and behind on their projects. For efficiency at its most elegant (and low-tech), get two trays and place them on the corner of your desk. Then, just let nature take its course and you’ll get a visual representation every day of what you’ve accomplished, and what’s left to do!

3. , Highly underrated in the world of workspace health, the foot rest is nevertheless one of the best ways to stay comfortable on the job and keep your back and joints from going south. You can even get them with extra padding for more comfort when you kick off your shoes and settle in for some serious PowerPoint work.

4. A whiteboard – You never know when the next great idea is going to hit, so having a whiteboard and some colored markers (scented, of course) handy is the key to helping your next million dollar concept come to life!

5. Wildlife - Whether it’s a fern, a cactus or a Venus flytrap, every workspace should have something living in it besides you. Plants improve the air and help you relax and focus on the tasks at hand.

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Five simple ways to reduce stress in the workplace

Reducing stress at the office will help you be healthier and much more productive. Here are some simple tips for making the workplace more enriching and less stressful.

Move around during the day.
Sitting for long periods of time in front of the PC can give you headaches and cause stiffness. Find the time for a couple of short walks outside throughout the course of the day. Nothing too crazy – just 10 minutes each will do the job.

Don’t each lunch at your desk.
Break up your day and get out of the cube. Grab that sandwich you made at home and enjoy some natural light – no matter what the weather is like outside.

Clean up your workspace.
A messy desk drains your motivation. Getting organized makes you feel like you can take on the world! Create Inboxes and Outboxes and do everything you can to streamline the area.

Eat healthier snacks.
Stop the endless trips to the vending machine throughout the day. Trust us, there’s nothing good for you in there! Bring fruits and veggies from home, and always keep them within arm’s reach so they’re there when you get the urge to snack.

Head home.
Your health at the office depends on how well you can strike a balance between work and family. Really, is there anything that can’t wait until morning? And besides, at the end of the day, you’re tired and not operating all cylinders. Go home and get some much needed rejuvenation from the ones you love.



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