Table of contents
Europhon (UK)
Tom Cockburn, Cheryl WoottenPresents a good example of how management sometimes tries to control the workforce and how employees can retaliate. Another theme is the misuse of technology as a form of control…
How to discipline a thief who stole for fellow employees
Asbjorn OslandFrom an international perspective, presents an interesting problem about discipline, as it discusses the appropriate discipline for a group of employees who confessed to stealing…
The impact of machismo in promoting women in Central America
Asbjorn OslandAn expatriate general manager of Bocagrande, a production division in Central America, wonders whether or not he should appoint Angelica, a professional woman native to the…
Computer pains
James Kirk, Lynne KirkFear of technology is a common problem, even today when computers are found in most business environments. Illustrates how a department can be affected when one employee seems…
Performance shock
Michael Lazo, James KirkThe need to improve performance and productivity causes conflict when a blind typist comes under scrutiny. Although not intentionally singled out, she felt threatened. This is a…
Virginia
Wendy StevensStress is an occupational disease. As this story unfolds, it is obvious that Virginia is unsuited to her new work environment and that breakdown will be the eventual result. This…
Employee health programmes: a model designed for a local company
Janet ThompsonPresents an example of how one small company started a health programme for employees to avoid higher health‐care costs and to improve employee morale. Describes the process of…
ISSN:
1366-5626Renamed from:
Employee Counselling TodayOnline date, start – end:
1997Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Assistant Sara Cervai
- Prof Tauno Kekäle