OK. You’ve been working hard and you are already feeling the effects of the Christmas frenzy. A blow-out is long over due. Great. Just make sure you don’t make the office party the place where you finally let your hair down. That would just be unwise and career limiting. So muster up all of your…
Heads up workaholics. Having a social life just got more important. In fact, it could save your life, according to Co.Exist writer Ben Schiller. Burning the midnight oil at work and shunning play dates has the equivalent lifespan impact of smoking 15 cigarettes a day…or being a raging alcoholic. So not only is an all…
A very sore lower back has reminded me of an article I wrote several years back on that seemingly innocent piece of office equipment, your chair. Simply put, too much sitting, in spite of your regular exercise and healthy eating, can still cause your butt and waistline to expand their horizons. This is not to…
Ruts bite. We’ve all been there. They suck your energy and drain your creative juices. Deep ruts can rob you of optimism and sometimes, even hope. Chances are, are that if you’re in one you might not even know it. All of this makes for all the more reason for you to become fluent with…
Are you under the assumption that you’re indispensable at work? That, in your absence, everything will fall apart at the office? Well, it won’t. While you may make lots of amazing contributions to the company, not taking regular vacations is unhealthy for you, office morale and the company’s growth. In fact, by taking time away,…
Have you ever wondered who is responsible for employee engagement? The reality is, everyone is responsible for employee engagement, including you. Leaders do their part by ensuring they themselves are engaged and for creating a culture that promotes engagement. HR is responsible for partnering with leaders to help them understand and support their employees’ development…
It’s time to face the facts. If you’re a CEO or business leader, the only thing that you should be worrying about is your employees’ commitment and engagement. If you don’t have this then you have nothing. New Deloitte Global Human Capital Research shows that to be successful today, organizations must create…
For over a decade, I’ve worked with dozens of companies and hundreds of people around the globe. I’ve helped workplaces become more flexible and given people the tools and skills they need to manage the fit between their career and personal lives. Along the road, I’ve discovered some powerful habits common to folks…
Ever felt like an eraser that was near rubbed out? That even with much effort your ability to string two thoughts together was all but gone? Staying in the high performance zone is a fluid thing. It requires vigilance. Sometimes, we lose that focus and hit the wall. The key is getting back on track.
Everyone needs a little energy boost now and again. Sometimes, a number of times throughout a busy day. If you’ve had your head down on a demanding project for a while or have been blasted by requests from every direction, you know what I mean. It can be draining. So what do you do?