Civility represents the social norms and rules that must be followed in order to positively and productively relate with others. Behaviors that threaten positive and productive relations with other people, therefore, constitute uncivil behaviors. Civility goes beyond just having good manners. Each o us has the ability to affect others around us in a positive or negative way whether we know it or not.

Behaviors that may be considered as uncivil include, but are not limited to:

• Failing to…

Ergonomics is the practice of fitting the job to the worker, which may include avoiding tasks that can lead to injury. This helps employers design jobs or workplaces to match workers' capabilities and limitations.

Ergonomists have found a number of jobs where there is a high occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders and have found some common underlying conditions.

According to Department of Enterprise Services Safety Manager Robyn Herring, here's the top five areas that employees could improve…

Showing up, pitching in, being timely, and communicating well are all part of  being on a team. But here are five essential roles you may not have considered. See if any create underperformance for your team:

1. Leadership. Even if you are not the team leader, you can still practice leadership behaviors -- think proactively, take initiative, and "think upstream" to prevent future problems.

2. Conflict Resolution. Spot conflicts early and facilitate resolution.

3. "Other" Awareness Skills.…

"Disability awareness" overcomes stereotypes about disabilities and prevents discrimination, disharmony, and lost productivity. Disability awareness will help you communicate and accommodate fellow workers with disabilities effectively. Organizations need employees who understand the value of inclusiveness, which is essential to success in an interconnected world. Stereotypical thinking about differences is damaging, so disability awareness is a soft skill employers value. Learn the etiquette,…

That jolt you feel after a sudden layoff is from fear of income loss, change, anger, loss of relationships, and disbelief hitting you at the same time. It's hard not to panic, but manage this moment with one-day-at-a-time approach so you can prepare for a new phase in your life that may surpass this one. Line up resources -- ranging from internal supports offered by your employer to meeting with your counselor (e.g., your EAP). Process the upheaval to keep it from interfering with your action…