It’s important to be happy at your job. Happy employees are more effective, productive, and successful. They feel trusted by their colleagues and supported in their efforts. And they’re less likely to suffer from feelings of stress, anxiety, and burnout. So how happy are you at work? If you’ve never given it a lot of(…)
Compassionate organizations tend to be more successful. When employees feel like they have their company’s support when they’re going through a difficult time, they feel safe and secure. They’re more willing to admit to mistakes and work as a team to find a solution. They’re more creative and innovative, because they know they won’t be(…)
People who are emotionally intelligent are good at recognizing, regulating, and channeling their feelings. They’re also good at recognizing and empathizing with the feelings that other people are experiencing. Some research suggests that people who are high in emotional intelligence have an easier time getting along with coworkers and clients. Thus, they may be more(…)
One of the most common ways for people to steal your money or personal information is through a process called “phishing.” Phishing is a technique that criminals use to obtain sensitive information (including user names, passwords, social security numbers, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers). It generally works like this: You receive an email(…)
We’re all experienced decision makers. We make hundreds of decisions a day, often without really thinking about it. But in reality, the decision-making process is complex, and many different factors influence the decisions we make. Our family, our values and emotions, advertising, and societal pressure can all influence our choices. Another factor that can influence(…)
A lot of research has been done on the connection between heart disease and stress. It’s been found that people in stressful lines of work are at a higher risk of having a heart attack. Others claim that your personality and the way you deal with stress may have an impact on your health. For example,(…)
Time is a very valuable commodity. People who spend their time wisely tend to be more relaxed, accomplished, and productive. One of the greatest obstacles to time management is what we might call “time wasters.” It’s easy to get distracted by wanted and unwanted interruptions. How susceptible are you to time wasters? Try taking this(…)