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Why it’s Important to Enjoy Your Job
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you wake up every morning excited to get to work? Do you arrive at the office in a great mood—and no matter what happens, nothing can turn your smile upside down? Or is your morning ritual comprised of hitting the snooze button five times, dragging yourself into the shower, chugging your coffee, and hoping…
Read MoreWorking on a cross-functional team – best practices
Reading Time: 2 minutes Cross-functional teams — maybe you’ve read the term in a job application, or perhaps you’ve heard your colleagues use it around the office. Either way, if you’re an accomplished professional, chances are relatively high that sooner or later, you’ll be asked to join one. But what exactly is a cross-functional team, and how can you…
Read MoreWhat to do when personal issues are affecting your performance
Reading Time: 2 minutes Maybe you’ve just broken up with your boyfriend or girlfriend of three years. Perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with a serious health condition. Or possibly your son or daughter is being bullied at school. When personal issues such as relationship problems, health challenges, and family issues occupy your mind and make you emotional, it can have a…
Read MoreQuiz – what’s your work style?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you always like to have everything neatly planned out? Or do you follow your intuition and look for improvements wherever possible? Or are you always focused on getting to the end goal? Knowing your work style is critical to ramping up your performance and advancing your career. Take this short quiz to find…
Read MoreWhy having fun at work is important
Reading Time: 2 minutes For a lot of people, “fun” isn’t the first word that springs to mind when they think of work. Yet there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be — especially when you consider the many benefits of fun in the workplace. The benefits of a fun work environment Ensuring you and your team have a fun,…
Read MoreFinger, hand, and wrist exercises for office workers
Reading Time: 2 minutes Working long hours at the computer every day can place serious strain on your fingers, hands, and wrists. Overuse and strain can lead to all sorts of aches and pains that can impact your functioning at work, as well as at home. In fact, some can even become serious enough to warrant medical attention,…
Read MoreA Tribute to Hard-Working Moms Everywhere
Reading Time: < 1 minutes For decades, we have supported hard-working women everywhere. We believe in the strength, power, and unique benefits women bring to the workplace and see all women for what they are—leaders at work, at home, and in our communities. Here’s to hard-working moms. You are an inspiration to us, to your families, and to women…
Read MoreWork-Life Balance Advice For New Parents
Reading Time: 2 minutes Welcoming a new life into the world is a profoundly beautiful and life-changing experience for any couple. Yet many new parents find themselves worrying about being able to maintain their professional performance while still giving their family the love and attention they deserve. Fortunately, with the following insights and some planning, it’s possible to…
Read MoreHow to Turn an Office Cookout into a Personal Career Booster
Reading Time: 2 minutes Is your boss hosting an office cookout to celebrate the beginning of summer with your entire team? Or perhaps you and your colleagues decide the beginning of the summer is the perfect time to get together for some social time before people leave for their vacations. Whatever the reason, it’s important to recognize the…
Read MoreEight Tips for a Greener Office
Reading Time: 2 minutes April 22 is Earth Day, and that’s the perfect opportunity to give your office an eco-friendly makeover! Here are eight tips for a greener office: 1. Use less paper, and store files in the cloud. Only print documents when it’s absolutely necessary. In all other cases, read them on your computer or device. In addition to…
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