January 1 brings with it each year a brand new blank slate, an opportunity for starting over fresh and adopting new habits. It’s a great time to make little changes to help improve your life! If you’re not sure where to start, or if change makes you uncomfortable, starting small still counts as starting. Why […]
Despite the buzzy nature of this phrase, the concept of a healthy work-life balance really does matter. It helps everyone in your company, including you, feel more focused at work and more present while off the clock, without worrying that you (or your employees) should be working. Work-life balance is a simple concept that can […]
We all have the same number of hours in the workday, but have you noticed that some people seem to get a lot more completed in those hours than others? The key to a productive day is time management. The good news is, with just a few changes in your day, you can boost your […]
The idea of the eight-hour workday is a bit of a misnomer. We shouldn’t work for eight hours straight because our brains need breaks! Our eyes get tired staring at screens; our legs get tired standing for hours on end; our minds need to stop working so hard, every so often, in order to be […]
How many times a day do you get distracted by the little email notification popping up in the bottom corner of your screen? We’ve conditioned ourselves to have a nearly Pavlovian response to that little envelope: We simply must drop everything and see what’s going on, otherwise we might miss something important or anger someone […]
Do you ever feel like your brain is a detuned radio, full of static and crossed signals, kind of jumbled, and you can’t quite think clearly? Do you find yourself irritable at work, angry for no reason, maybe even bringing sensitivities home to your family and friends? If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where […]
Injuries on the job can occur regardless of the kind of industry in which you operate. Losing an employee to injury, especially one that happens while on the clock, can create many headaches, from workers comp paperwork and loss of productivity to increased stress among your team and concerns about the overall safety of your […]
Given how much time we all spend at work, it should be among the safest places we can be. But even “safe” looking work environments, ones in which hard hats are not required or even considered, can present hazards. Here are five tips to keep yourself safe while at work, regardless of where “work” is. […]
We spend so much time at work and thinking about work that it can become all-consuming. We might not always feel like we’re getting enough done or putting our best effort forward. Luckily, a few little changes can make every day at work a good one! You might even feel a little better about your […]
