I’ve written a few articles about stress management in the past. Researchers have found that you can ease the pain of a stressful day in a variety of ways, including watching a cat video, striking a power pose, or looking at trees. But if cats, power poses, and trees aren’t you’re thing, now you have(…)
Competitive coworkers can be a challenge to work with. They’re desperate to get ahead. They’ll take any opportunity to promote themselves, and even take credit for things they didn’t necessarily do. They won’t mention other team members’ contributions. And they may even discredit other people’s work in an effort to make themselves look better. Do(…)
Have you ever heard of having “too much of a good thing”? For instance, eating one delicious piece of chocolate cake is great. But eating twenty slices would probably make you feel sick. Well, the same is true of work engagement. We all know that it’s good to be engaged at work. People who feel(…)
Here are a few interesting facts about the workplace. Read on, and you’ll be fully prepared for your next trivia night! People are most likely to take a sick day on Monday – except in Australia, where the most common sick day is Tuesday. People are least likely to take a sick day on Friday.(…)
This article was provided by Jen Jortner Cassidy, Customer Success Manager at LinkedIn Learning & Lynda.com. I’m back from an amazing vacation, which afforded me almost two weeks away from the office. I know that there are different schools of thought regarding working during vacations. Some people like to try to remain connected and keep on(…)
Do you like to get creative in your spare time? After work, do you like to dream up new recipes, fix old cars, knit, write, paint, take pictures, or engage in some other sort of creative activity? If so, here’s some good news! Your hobby is probably making you a more effective employee. … According(…)
A side hustle is a way to make money outside of your regular job. It could be something that you work on in the evenings or on weekends. And it’s a great way to earn extra money, learn new skills, and challenge yourself! Even if you’re extremely happy and satisfied with your full-time job, having(…)
If you’re surrounded by coworkers who are younger than you, you may sometimes feel a little disconnected from them. People in different generations have their own ways of communicating and getting things done. So it may occasionally feel challenging to work together as a cohesive team. But if you find yourself in this position, don’t(…)
You’re probably familiar with the term “soft skills.” They’re things like conflict resolution, communication, creativity, and active listening. Unlike “hard skills” like math and science, soft skills are more touchy-feely. And although most people see them as valuable, they’re generally not viewed as essential. Current research, however, suggests that soft skills are more important than(…)
I don’t cry very often. I’m usually pretty stoic. But have I ever cried at work? Yes. And was it super-embarrassing? Yes, definitely. Crying at work is kind of humiliating. But sometimes, you just can’t help it. When something really upsetting occurs or you get terrible news, it can happen. So what should you do(…)