{from HR Daily Advisor online} 2017 saw job satisfaction among U.S. employees fall. However, the American workforce might be out of its funk! According to new research, there is strong evidence that workers as well as their employers have renewed feelings of workplace optimism and satisfaction. However, despite many reasons to be positive, employees and […]
WEDNESDAY WORKFACT: Remote Work
{excerpted from an article at work flexibility.org} Here are five fast facts about the history of remote work: 1. Working from home is an ancient concept. From hunter-gatherers to the first farmers, home was not only where the heart is it was where the work was done, too. People lived and worked in the same […]
WORKFACT WEDNESDAY: Water is Your Best Employee!
We all know that we should drink more water, but did you know that just a 2% drop in hydration levels can lead to difficulty focusing on the computer screen, short term memory problems and difficulty completing basic tasks? Hiring that water cooler could be the best move your workplace makes – and, you’ll have […]
TIP TUESDAY: 10 Things to Do Your First Month on the Job
{excerpted from an article by Rueben Westmaas at Curiosity online} After months of searching and interviewing, you’ve finally landed a job you’re excited about. In a couple of weeks, you’ll be meeting your new coworkers, striving to make a good first impression, trying to fit in with company culture, hoping you don’t look like a […]
WEDNESDAY WORKFACT: 10 Employee Engagement Statistics of 2018
{from psi select International for Human Resources Today online} Organizations regularly target high levels of employee engagement. Among other positive outcomes, high levels of employee engagement can translate into higher productivity, lower turnover, fewer safety incidents, lower absenteeism, higher profitability, and better customer ratings. The following 2018 statistics point out an alarmingly low rate of […]
TIP TUESDAY: Improve Your Life One Day at a Time
{excerpted from Inc. magazine online} Imagine your life this week, starting today, filled with simple acts of happiness — some of which can be done in mere minutes to set your day on the right path. But before you consider implementing these practices into your schedule, a fair warning: some may require eating humble pie […]
WORKFACT WEDNESDAY: The Science Behind Today’s Career Advice
{by Lily Herman, excerpted from the muse online} There’s a lot of career advice out there, so you may be wondering: Is all of this stuff just anecdotal, or is there some cold, hard, Bill Nye-approved science out there to back any of this up? Actually, there is! Click on the following links to learn […]
WORKFACT WEDNESDAY: Did You Know These Unique Facts About Productivity?
{excerpted from Proof Hub on Linkedin.com} 1. Tuesday is the most productive day of the week. 2. Happy employees are 12% more productive than others. 3. Listening to music while working helps people get things done faster. 4. Multitasking leads to as much as a 40% drop in productivity, increased stress, and a 10% drop […]
WORKFACT WEDNESDAY:
Organizations regularly target high levels of employee engagement. Among other positive outcomes, high levels of employee engagement can translate into higher productivity, lower turnover, fewer safety incidents, lower absenteeism, higher profitability, and better customer ratings. The following 2018 statistics are meant to awaken or reawaken awareness of the alarmingly low rate of engagement levels within […]
TIP TUESDAY: Transform Your Attitude for Success
{excerpted from an article by D’Vaughan Bell for Lifehack online} Do you constantly think about living your dream? Everyone faces doubt or negativity at some point. It’s important to remember that your attitude is the difference maker in determining whether your dreams become a success or failure. Zig Ziglar once said, Your attitude, not your […]