Thursday, September 25, 2008

Workers need to head off flashpoints where stressed workers can explode

What do some workers and a lit firecracker have in common?

Both are ready to explode.

Once a fuse is lit, it’s hard to stop the consequence. And that’s why Michael Tabman preaches taking care of the matches.

In today’s economy, with downsizing companies, stagnant pay, shrinking 401(k)s, higher health-care costs and clashing politics, many people’s emotions are volatile.

It doesn’t take much to light the match.

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