Pause: Harnessing the Life-Changing Power of Giving Yourself a Break
Pause: Harnessing the Life-Changing Power of Giving Yourself a Break
by Rachael O’Meara
Resources: Employers
How to Ask Your Boss for Time to Learn New Things
How to Ask Your Boss for Time to Learn New Things
by Rachael O’Meara We all want to learn and grow. Improving our skills and being exposed to new ideas not only makes us better at our jobs but makes us happier and more engaged at work. But with a full-time job, it can be tough to find the time and resources to dedicate to personal … Read More
Emailing While You’re on Vacation Is a Quick Way to Ruin Company Culture
Emailing While You’re on Vacation Is a Quick Way to Ruin Company Culture
by Kate Denis Companies expend untold energy building culture—defining their values, revamping their office space, organizing holiday parties and volunteer outings. And yet many managers don’t seem to realize that while company culture can be really hard to build, it’s incredibly easy to destroy. And you may unknowingly ruin it in just two steps. Step … Read More
Strengths: “Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer.”
Strengths: “Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer.”
Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier
Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier
by Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D.
Be Kind to Yourself When You’re Feeling Stressed Out
Be Kind to Yourself When You’re Feeling Stressed Out
by Harvard Business Review Burnout is a serious problem at work. It can make you feel emotionally exhausted, cause cynicism, and hinder your job performance. If you notice these signs of extreme stress, resist the urge to beat yourself up — that will only make the situation worse. Instead, have some empathy for yourself and … Read More
Praise Someone the Way They Want to Be Praised
Praise Someone the Way They Want to Be Praised
Adapted from the HBR Guide to Performance Management Recognition is one of the most powerful tools a manager has, but not everyone wants their good work to be called out in the same way. Acknowledging someone’s work is meant to make them feel special — and it’s hard to feel special if a corporate procedure treats … Read More
Qualifications: “Highly adept at multi-tasting”
Qualifications: “Highly adept at multi-tasting”
The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues
The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues
by Patrick Lencioni
6 Things You Need to Keep Your Employees Happy (No, Money Isn’t One of Them)
6 Things You Need to Keep Your Employees Happy (No, Money Isn’t One of Them)
by Glenn Leibowitz You might have seen the Gallup statistics that show that one out of two workers say they are “not engaged” with their job, while another 17 percent say they are “actively disengaged.” Even if you haven’t seen these numbers, evidence of employee disengagement often stares you right in the face in the … Read More