Mauro Libi Crestani: Actitud positive at the work place is important for the success

Keeping a positive attitude at the work place is very important for the success and survival of the company. One bad apple (employee) can bring down the spirits and enthusiasm of the entire work force, so it is very important to recognize a bad attitude or an employee with depression.
Here are some facts. At any one time, 1 employee in 20 is experiencing depression. In 1989, depression cost the nation  more than $17 billion due to time lost from work. There is no way to estimate the total cost of lost productivity. Clinical depression affects the total person―body, feelings, thoughts and behaviors―and comes in various forms. Some people have a single bout of depression; others suffer recurrent episodes. Still others experience the severs mood swings of bipolar disorder―sometimes called manic-depressive illness―with moods alternating between depressive lows and manic highs.

A company that can quickly pick up when an employee has depression can save itself a lot of money and have a much happier and productive staff of employees. It is therefore important to know the signs of depression. Here are some signs that can be easily noticed. Decreased productivity
Morale problems
Lack of cooperation
Safety risks, accidents
Absenteeism
Frequent statements about being tired all the time
Complaints of unexplained aches and pains
Alcohol and/or drug abuse

If any of these signs are persistent for several weeks, it is time to request professional help for this employee. More than 80% of employees with clinical depression can be treated without missing any work.

It is also very important to know how to approach an employee and talk about their depression and bring up the subject of them getting help. Never forget, that both in the work place and in your personal life, attitude does matter