“Are you working hard or hardly working?”

This question often gets a chuckle. Unfortunately, it’s less humorous as it has become increasingly more difficult to find hard-working help. Many employers are challenged daily by the frustration of lackadaisical attitudes of their personnel, which is seemingly contagious and complicated by the expense of constant turnover.

One corporation in particular was crippled with what could be called a stress-leave epidemic. It began when one sales executive complained to their human resources department that they were under too much pressure to reach their sales goals and consequently their doctor recommended they take … Read the rest