Have you been working from home for a while now? Do you have a dog or cat who has gotten used to you working from home? And do you worry about how your pet might react when you return to the office? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people have similar concerns. But(…)
I know a lot of people who like to listen to music while they’re working. But is it a good idea – or an unnecessary distraction? Research indicates that the answer to that question isn’t entirely clear cut. Whether or not you should listen to music depends on the type of work you’re doing, the(…)
Optimists are positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic. Pessimists are realistic, cautious, and somewhat negative. Optimists are full of ideas. Pessimists tend to oppose new ideas because they focus on all of the bad things that could happen if those ideas were put into practice. Thus, this can sometimes lead to conflict at work. On a team(…)
When you’re working hard and doing great things, you want to make sure that your boss is aware of your achievements. But at the same time, you don’t want to sound like you’re bragging or come across as a jerk. So what should you do? First, you should know that it’s perfectly OK (and even(…)
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(…)