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As we ring in the new year with intentions to get fit or more organized, there a resolution that many of us overlook: improving our digital hygiene. We’ve prepared 4 simple best practices in keeping your digital life safe, organized, and secure on all your devices to help you make the most of your technology. 1. Regularly Back-Up Information and
It’s the time of year where resolutions of all kinds are in the air. We spend so much time in the office; why not focus on workplace wellness resolutions this year?. Many habits are instilled during our workday hours. While it’s easy to scoff at this cliched practice of coming up with resolutions and goals for the new year, research
Some people naturally love public speaking— for others it depends on the setting, and for others, it’s their worst nightmare as they feel self-conscious when public speaking. Regardless of where you fall on this spectrum—and whether you’re speaking to a large crowd or preparing for a difficult one-on-one conversation—there are common challenges that we all face when speaking in “public.”
Vaping—the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems, sometimes referred to as ‘e-cigarettes’—exploded into the news this fall after a sudden spike in lung illnesses and more than 30 deaths that were linked to the use of vaping products. The medical, legal, and social ramifications around vaping are rapidly evolving—now is the time for your company to review its vaping policies,
Veterans are trained in elite leadership courses. They’re battle-tested and have proven themselves capable of accomplishing difficult tasks both state-side and at war. Military professionals have a lot to offer your organization when they hang up the uniform. Yet, approximately half of all veterans struggle to find work in their desired field after they’ve completed their service, according to the
There is no shortage of resume and interview tips to help you land a new job, but advice on navigating those early months in a new role and how to work towards new job success can be a bit more elusive. After the exciting first few days of onboarding—meeting the team, getting the layout of the office, and learning how
Those of us who sit at a desk all day often wish we had a more active job. The dreaded desk slump leads to poor circulation, tight muscles, and low energy. Numerous studies have equated long stretches of sitting with serious health problems including increased risk for diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and back pain. We all need to sit less
If you’re looking for a way to cut down on your single-use plastic items, why not swear off disposable pens and discover the old-school delights of the fountain pen; fountain pens feel better in the hand, improve retention, and are perhaps the most eco-friendly writing tools available for your home or office. Disposable plastic pens first became widely available in
People change jobs for all kinds of reasons, some of which have little to do with the job itself. You or your partner may have decided to relocate. Maybe you’re leaving a job to go back to school full-time, or to focus on being a stay-at-home parent, or have to take care of an ailing parent. Other times, the change
Practiced for at least 2,000 years in China, feng shui is the art of arranging your surroundings in a way that optimizes the flow of energy, thus promoting health, good luck, abundance, and wellbeing. A Westernized version of this practice became popular in the US during the 1980s; since then, this Westernized version of the ancient art has influenced how
The concept of mindfulness — the ability to be in the present, aware, and not overly reactive—comes from Buddhist philosophy and has been practiced in various forms for thousands of years. Long recognized as a powerful wellness and stress-reduction tool for individuals, it’s drawn more attention from employers in recent years, based on a growing body of research highlighting the
If you had the chance to watch the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team on their path to winning the World Cup this summer, then you’ve seen exceptionally talented, hard-driving, confident, and determined athletes perform at the top of their game. Elite athletes bring passion to their work and learn how to optimize every aspect of their body and mind to
There are a lot of blogs espousing tips to get the candidate without experience hired, but we rarely see advice or support for the candidate with “too much” experience. You’re an applicant with a proven track record, you’re available and willing, you come with valuable golden nuggets of industry information, and yet you’re still turned down. Maybe, just maybe, it has
Summer is here, and that means many employees will be gladly throwing off clothing layers and slipping into warm-weather wear. Even as dress standards at work have undeniably relaxed in recent decades, few employers welcome “beach casual” for a day at the office—and few of us want to see our coworkers barely clad. If your regular dress code is already
If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, but don’t have the time or budget to commit to a formal program, podcasts can be a terrific resource. Maybe you want to explore potential career paths or develop your leadership skills, but your employer doesn’t offer much in the way of development opportunities. Podcasts are generally free, portable,
In today’s fast-paced work world, onboarding may seem like a quaint notion. Who has time to efficiently onboard employees? We need our new hires to jump in with both feet and begin making an impact now! Perhaps that’s why a recent Gallup poll found that only 12 percent of employees feel their company does an effective job when it comes to
One of the best parts of spring is the feeling of renewal it brings. This time of year, we shed the layers of winter, making it the perfect time to refresh all aspects of our lives, including a deep clean to our spaces. While many people dig into spring cleaning projects at home, fewer of us do this at the
The numbers are staggering. Americans go through more than 100 million pieces of plastic utensils and throw away 500 million plastic straws a day, according to the nonprofit Plastic Pollution Coalition. If you’re in the habit of dining out for lunch—grabbing a sandwich from the corner deli, a meal at your favorite fast food joint, or ordering takeout for the team—then you’re
Psychological safety—the ability to safely express ideas, take risks, and make mistakes—has been widely recognized as a key attribute for successful team collaboration in all kinds of workplaces, from the NFL to a writer’s room at Comedy Central, along with more typical office settings. Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson came up with the concept based on research she began in the late 1990s. “It is
Since the viral #MeToo movement began, more and more women have found the courage to speak out about sexual harassment and assault, and demand change to the way we all perceive gender and power dynamics. Men, too, seem to be open, listening, and engaging in self-reflection. Although we still have much more work to do when it comes to bringing
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