Monday, March 28, 2011

Reduce absenteeism by hiring managers with emotional smarts

A recent Swedish study has confirmed the need to hire managers who are not only knowledgeable in the work they oversee, but also have adequate interpersonal skills.  The study revealed that workers in various industries were more likely to take sick leave in the days following unpleasant experiences with colleagues or bosses and also in time to avoid a workday they anticipated to be particularly stressful.