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Each week, I contribute dozens of articles on career-focused topics to a variety of Web properties. Here are some of my favorite posts from this week. [Read more...]
Focus on Employee Happiness to Foster Work Productivity
By 04/3/12
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This week is National Workplace Wellness Week, so it’s only appropriate to examine how managers can foster work productivity by focusing on employee happiness. [Read more...]
Fit Managers Are Less Abusive to Employees [STUDY]
By 01/31/12
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We know that exercise decreases stress, but a recent study out of Northern Illinois University also found that fit managers are less likely to exhibit abusive behavior to employees. [Read more...]
Do You Dream About Work? Here’s How to Stop
By 12/13/11
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Do you dream about work? More than 1 in 5 British workers regularly dream about their boss, according to a recent poll conducted for Premier Inn hotels. [Read more...]
The Business Impact of Stress [VIDEO]
By 12/7/11
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This video on the business impact of stress shows the implications of stress on sales, productivity and employee retention. [Read more...]
5 Ways to Avoid Information Overload at a Conference
By 11/12/11
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It’s easy to feel intimidated by the sensory and information overload at a conference. These strategies will help keep stress at bay and maximize your experience. [Read more...]
5 Ways to Inhibit Decision Fatigue for Maximum Productivity
By 11/7/11
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Decision fatigue — the phenomenon of making poorer decisions after long decision-making periods — is a huge productivity pitfall. [Read more...]
Strategies to Squelch Stress at Work [INFOGRAPHIC]
By 10/20/11
Stress at work is inevitable, but it’s essential to manage stress wisely to avoid productivity losses. [Read more...]
