Communication is at the heart of any relationship, whether business or casual. If people don’t say what they’re thinking or how they’re feeling, others have to interpret their actions on their own. This can lead to ineffective communication and missed opportunities.
According to a recent survey from The Conference Board, 51 percent of U.S. employees (out of more than 1,200) have reported negative mental health outcomes in recent years. With all the stress of this pandemic, the fear of economic uncertainty, and now the threat of a European war, it’s no surprise that many workers feel overwhelmed. So how do you prevent anxiety from ruining your work days and your team’s productivity? Let’s find out together.
July has just begun, which means summer is upon us—at least here, in the Northern Hemisphere 🙂 Kids are already out of school, sun is on full display, days are long and hot, and vacations are in the works. No doubt, this is an enjoyable season—but if you’re not careful, productivity can take a nosedive. Is your team ready?
Internships allow students to apply what they learned in the classroom to a real-world setting. They turn theory into practice while also giving students exposure to the types of workplaces they will have to navigate throughout their careers. A tech internship can be the a great differentiator once you start looking for a permanent job.
The moment your feet touch the floor each morning, you begin to set the tone for your entire day. So it’s worth asking yourself: Does my morning routine fuel productivity? Or does it just prime my brain for distraction and procrastination? Do I start the morning with intentional practices that energize and motivate me? Or do I scroll mindlessly on social media and create unnecessary anxiety?
Remote work revolutionized the way remote employees perceive their work-life balance, emphasizing the unnecessary stress and costs tied to commuting and traditional on-site roles. This shift is irreversible, leaving businesses to navigate how to sustainably support remote employees over the long term. In response, many organizations have embraced a hybrid workplace model, blending flexibility with collaboration to meet evolving workforce needs while balancing operational demands.
While emotional intelligence isn’t measured as often in the workplace as factors like performance and productivity, it’s important that you don’t overlook it. Strong emotional intelligence is vital for communication, collaboration, and other interpersonal dynamics within a team.
If you’ve struggled with anxiety or fear of failure at work, you’re not alone. Employees often deal with feelings that they may not be qualified enough for a position or that they lack the ability to perform as well as their peers. There is a term for this feeling of not being good enough or qualified enough: the imposter syndrome.
The global pivot to hybrid work has given many professionals the flexibility to choose their own schedule, location, and format when they work remotely. However, despite WFH being such an in-demand perk, work burnout levels are continually on the rise.
Monday, January 17 is set to be Blue Monday in 2022. What started as an ad campaign has evolved into an actual day of note, with psychologists and weather experts chiming in about why this day makes us so sad.
