#MeToo. Time’s Up. Who hasn’t seen the hashtag or become aware of the groundswell of support for those who have endured workplace sexual harassment? Over the past two years, more victims, primarily women, have...
The American Psychological Association’s (APA) annual Stress in America survey consistently identifies work as a major stressor for the majority of Americans. Furthermore, it’s on the rise. Korn Ferry International’s October 2018 survey indicates that...
Have you ever heard of “Training Tune Out”? It’s a real thing. At least, we think it is. We have all been there. Sitting in a training meeting, the instructor is lecturing on some...
If the shrinking workweek is any indication, today’s professionals seem to be getting a better handle on how to improve effectiveness, using the adage “work smarter, not harder.” In fact, the average work week...
Oxford Dictionaries announced this week that its word of the year is “toxic,” indicating the term best captures 2018’s “ethos, mood, or preoccupations” and has “lasting potential as a term of cultural significance.” Oxford...
The average brain can house a million gigabytes of information. That is some serious storage space. For most of us, the problem comes when we try to recall any of that information. We all...
Work-life balance is an ongoing battle throughout the year. But the holiday season sets end-of-year work deadlines and obligations on a collision course with a flurry of festive activities from family and parties to...
Contrary to popular belief, narcissism isn’t necessarily a negative quality in the workplace. Like any other characteristic, it has its strengths and weaknesses. Narcissistic employees are usually charismatic, motivational and good at uniting others...
While many see the work week as being 40 hours, the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the average person in the U.S. actually spends closer to nine hours per work day on work-related activities....
World Kindness Day may have come and gone. However, kindness offers a fantastic return on investment every day of the year, leading to better leadership, more productive teams, and a more fulfilling life at...
Nationwide insurance will be eliminating the jobs of approximately 1,100 of its employees across the country in a 3.6 percent reduction of its workforce due to technological advances rendering certain positions obsolete. The insurance...
