Stress levels rise around the holidays as some companies experience their busiest time of year and commitments to family and friends become more frequent. As with everything, the COVID-19 pandemic has added another layer of anxiety this year. Team members may have cancelled or postponed previously planned vacations leading to extended amounts of time with no significant breaks. Encouraging and…
As we look forward to 2021, it is safe to say that wearing a mask to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is a precaution that is here to stay for some time. As employees begin to go back into the workplace and return to the office, it will become evident that wearing a mask may have an effect on our…
Employees face a number of big and small decisions in the workplace each day. They could be determining who they should reach out to for assistance on a key project, if they should ask for a promotion or what pens they should buy for the office. It is impossible to make the best choice every time, but there are ways…
It is hard to believe that we are already thinking about year end, but — like it or not — it is coming. And in true 2020 form, this year will be a little different. Since Jan. 1, 2021 falls on a Friday and a payday for a lot of employees, there are a few additional things to consider this…
More than 100 million Americans that were eligible to vote did not participate in the 2016 election, according to Electionday.org. By participating in each election and casting a vote for candidates that best represent their values, employees are increasing funding for their community, making sure their voice is heard and improving the overall quality of their lives. There are…
With the November presidential election rapidly approaching, companies may see more political water-cooler talk — albeit some virtual. It’s no secret this election is highly polarizing, no matter party lines, and data suggest employers need to walk a fine line to encourage civic participation while avoiding emotionally charged interactions. A recent Glassdoor survey of more than 1,200 employed adults…
We all experience anxiety and stress when things in life are turbulent. This year has definitely been a year of unusual events and situations that we can’t control. However, everyone can benefit from a few simple tips to stay grounded, aim for a less stressful day and take back that feeling of control. These seven tips can help manage…
Think about your best customer experience. Now, think about your worst customer experience. Chances are, you skipped over recalling the positive experience, and began reciting the events of the worst experience in your mind. Not only are you replaying the moments, but you are also reliving the emotions behind those moments. Why is that? When we are dissatisfied or have…
While this may not have been your typical “Fun in the Sun” summer due to the pandemic, for most parents it was a welcome break from the homeschooling challenges faced in the spring. As many schools plan to start next month, there are still a lot of uncertainties with what returning to school will look like this fall. Many schools…
It’s been 53 years since the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) has been passed, yet we are still commonly seeing age discrimination in the workplace. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) notes, as explained by Miller, that “6 in 10 older workers have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace, and 90 percent of older workers said that…