The power of prevention
Research shows prevention is still the No. 1 way to reduce stress, beating out even exercise and meditation. Stop the stress from happening in the first place. Here are three ways:
Google VP’s secret to avoiding burnout
“I have a theory that burnout is about resentment,” says Google VP Marissa Mayer. “And you beat it by knowing what it is you’re giving up that makes you resentful.”
Paying nonexempt employees a salary? Be sure to get agreement on hourly rate
Determining the amount of overtime pay depends on identifying an employee’s hourly rate for the first 40 hours. That can sometimes be more complicated than it sounds, especially for organizations that pay their hourly employees a set amount for their entire workweek, including overtime.
High court’s health care ruling: Full speed ahead for HR
The Supreme Court’s June decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act health care reform law means a long compliance to-do list for HR professionals.
Goal tracking software
The web wants you to stick with your goals, if the number of goal-tracking tools online is any indication. Five of the best free methods for tracking and sticking to your goals:
1-Minute Strategies: July ’12
Inject some fitness into your summer by incorporating exercise into your workday … Offer to be the “fresh eyes” for your boss and to sit in on important project meetings … Compose email using this rule.
Motivate with the right phrase
Your word choice influences whether people warm up to you, put up a fight or ignore you. Notice the difference between the following lively phrases and their uninspiring counterparts.
What If Analysis in Excel: Goal Seek
You’ve plugged in the values for a PMT (payment) function to determine how much the payment will be only to find that the payment is a bit too much for your budget. You could keep plugging in numbers until you get the right answer, or find out the exact answer in a couple of clicks with one of the “What If” analysis tools in Excel.
What to do when colleagues ignore emails
Question: How should I handle a co-worker who will not respond to emails? I often need her input when I have to make a decision. In the past, I would finally just walk over and ask her for the information. However, I don’t think I should have to do this. Tired of Waiting
Creating those light-bulb moments
The next time you need a creative approach or solution, nix the disciplined mental focus and instead let your mind wander. In his new book, Imagine: How Creativity Works, Jonah Lehrer says that laser-like focus actually inhibits creative thinking.