Plants make people better employees. Research has shown that when employees have contact with nature, they feel happier, more relaxed, more satisfied with their work, and more engaged. The strongest link to increased happiness is associated with sunlight exposure. But even a potted plant can increase employees’ feelings of well-being. So if you can, bring(…)
Do you want to be happier and more successful at work? If so, you should act like a cat. Cats are great. They’re smart, inquisitive, and determined. If they want to do something, like scratch the couch, they’re going to do it! They’re not going to let anything or anyone stand in their way. They’re(…)
When you put a group of people together in the workplace, there’s going to be drama. Even in the most congenial, cohesive group, it crops up occasionally. Maybe a coworker did something on a project that other people didn’t like. Or maybe there’s an unpopular new work policy that has people grumbling. There are a(…)
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every workday could be enjoyable and productive? Unfortunately, it’s not always something that’s entirely under your control. If you’re working on a frustrating project, dealing with personal problems, or feeling under the weather, those things can have a negative effect. But luckily, there are things you can do to increase(…)
As employees return to the workplace after working from home for an extended period of time, anxiety levels are high. The pandemic has had a significant impact on everyone. Many people are still dealing with the ramifications of it. And the workplace is now a different place than it was. Office spaces may have been(…)
This has been a difficult year for everyone. There have been a lot of challenges. It’s been stressful and tiring. And I think we could all use a break. This is one of the biggest reasons why psychologist Art Markman suggests that taking a vacation this summer is so important. After the year that we’ve(…)
France used to have a law that forbade employees from eating lunch at their desks. Leaving the office and taking an actual break at lunchtime was considered to be very important for employees’ health and well-being. And there does seem to be some truth to that. According to author Anna Rahmanan, sitting in front of(…)
Work can sometimes be really stressful. And in many cases, the stress can be caused by things that you simply can’t control, such as a demanding client, a difficult coworker, or a tight deadline. But there are still things you can do to alleviate your stress. For instance, you can work on developing your “mental(…)
Are you feeling stressed out at work? Do you feel like you have too much to do, and not enough time to do it? Well, luckily, there are ways to make your busy, challenging job a little bit easier. Author Erin Greenawald offers the following suggestions: Make a realistic “to do” list – It’s a(…)
If you’re working from home right now and you’re a new employee, you may be finding it hard to form friendships with your coworkers. It’s difficult to create a bond with someone when you can’t see that person face-to-face, chat in the hallway, eat lunch together, or interact on a daily basis. And that’s really(…)