Get healthy with tech
Some employers are turning to technology companies such as Retrofit to help employees shed pounds and kick unhealthy habits, Lora Kolodny writes in The Wall Street Journal.
Category: Career
1-Minute Strategies: April 2014
Say “ummm” no more … Be nice or your company will pay the price … Bigger is better when it comes to coffee cups.
3 steps to becoming a better leader
If you’re struggling to be a leader, consider these tips from Dan McCarthy.
Stress is top workforce health risk
Stress ranks above physical inactivity and obesity as the No. 1 workforce health issue, according to the 2013/2014 Towers Watson Staying@Work Survey. However, only 15% of employers identify improving employees’ emotional and mental health—by reducing stress and anxiety—as a top priority of their health and productivity programs.
What it takes to go from bud to boss
If you received a promotion and suddenly found yourself supervising people who were your peers the day before, would you know how to break the ice and make a smooth transition?
Connect with co-workers to be happier on the job
A 2013 study by OfficeTeam found that aside from getting paid, employees are most thankful for …
How to be happy at work
Sharon Salzberg is an author, meditation instructor and founder of the Insight Meditation Society. Recently, she answered questions about how administrative professionals can find more happiness in their work.
4 ways to project your confidence
Projecting confidence can be critical to your professional success, says Piera Palazzolo, a vice president, Dale Carnegie Training. She offers four tips to help you feel and act confident with new groups.
3 ways to fine-tune your intuition
Intuition involves a number of skills: close observation, careful analysis, critical thinking, good judgment and sound reasoning. If you think you’re lacking in intuitive skill, never fear.
3 tips to being a lifelong learner
Continuing to learn throughout your life keeps you sharp and can enrich your career. To be a great lifelong learner, take these tips from Sharan Merriam, a University of Georgia professor of adult and continuing education.