The good manager learns from day one that maximizing your resources is essential to good organizational management. Whether it\'s people, materials, or money, using the resources on hand is the difference between success and failure.

The stereotype that conflict is always detrimental is coming under attack from many researchers. There is a growing school of thought that conflict can stimulate an energetic and dynamic working environment that shakes apathy and compliancy to its core. However, there is an equally vocal group that finds conflict is always dysfunctional and its consequences can far outweigh any potential benefits.

Stress in the workplace can have a disastrous effect on peoples\' health and lead to sickness and absence. It can also seriously disrupt the business and reduce profits. Yet many organisations consider stress to be a personal problem of individual workers, and something which an organisation can do little to address.

Criminal background checks were an unexpected requirement for Andrew A. Zucker when he agreed to present an employment history. Zucker was not doing the usual work at the pentagon, not even taking out the trash. However, he was to learn how to implement the best teaching skills for middle school students. He was surprised at the numeral prerequisites to be provided.

\"Not another DJ - How Boring!\" Ever heard that out of the mouth of your employees at your annual party?

Imagine a comedy show at your next event so hilarious - your guests talk about it - and are still laughing about it years later...