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June 25, 2019

How to Stop Feeling Burned Out at Work

According to the Mayo Clinic, “burnout” is not a medical condition. However, few experts would deny that it exists, particularly in our workplaces. The feelings of cynicism, exhaustion, lack of motivation, and poor concentration are just the beginning. Many people find being burned out causes inadequate sleep and unhealthy eating habits. There are ways you can recover from this feeling of burnout,...

June 17, 2019

The Importance of Soft Skills

While hard skills seem to be the most important thing any given candidate can bring to the table, this couldn’t be further from the case. Indeed, while possessing specific skill sets may be enough to land you the interview, they are often not enough to land you the job (or guarantee you success in the position). Soft skills, or our own...

May 23, 2019

Optimize Your Work Day With These Productivity Apps

How do you get more done in less time? There are a million books based on current wellness trends out there. They all tell us how to be more productive, from getting more sleep to finding a work/life balance that suits us. Then there are productivity apps, each with the goal of helping you accomplish more and optimize your work day. Whichever one you...

May 16, 2019

7 Tips for Becoming a More Strategic Thinker

Becoming a strategic thinker is key to contributing to your organization’s success, and routinely working on your strategic thinking skills is a beneficial self-development and career goal. Participating in the design of strategies within your workplace will give you a greater sense of fulfillment and more motivation to show up every day. 1. You need to take risks. There are certain...

May 7, 2019

7 Questions to Ask Your Next Employer

The hiring manager asks a lot of questions during the interview process. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to ask your own questions to your next employer. These questions help you see whether a position is truly a good fit for you and your goals. Sometimes a job sounds great on paper, but in practice, it ends up being a...

May 2, 2019

How to Energize Your Workday

The modern workplace makes it difficult to stay energized. Many people sit at their desks all day and have limited activity when they get home. Your schedule may be so busy that you can’t even pay attention to your overall wellness. It’s a struggle to get out of this rut. A solution? Add anabolic energy to your day. Anabolic energy is the type...

April 23, 2019

What Moves You: Alysia Pope’s Passion for Wellness

Alysia Pope’s closest friends would always look to her to let them know what the new healthy trends are, where to get the best workouts, and how to best nourish your body. So she started her blog PurelyPope as a way to share all of the tips and tricks that have helped her along in her passion for wellness journey, as well as showcase her favorite experts...

April 16, 2019

The Value of Transparency in the Workplace

The value of transparency is an underrated characteristic when it comes to business success. In this context, transparency means that employees and those in leadership positions have open and honest communication about company matters. Decisions aren’t shrouded in mystery or come out of nowhere. Upper management, supervisors, and other leaders can engage in clear discourse with employees to explain the...

April 9, 2019

Generation Z in the Workplace

Every generation brings something new to the workplace, and Generation Z will be no different. In fact, the life experiences, skills, and passions that define this group promise to completely transform job design, and many employment experts expect dramatic changes in the world of work once all 61 million US Gen Z-ers are employed. Generation Z: An Overview As a general rule,...

April 4, 2019

How to Think Positively About Your Job

Happiness is difficult to achieve if you dislike your job, the company you work for, your co-workers, or other aspects of your life. When you can think positively about your job, you can make your workdays more enjoyable. These tips can shift your mindset from dread to positivity. Think about the big picture. Are you involved in an organization that does...