Spirit of Purpose · Work Location & Productivity As companies establish their date for returning to the office, debate rages on about whether people are more productive working from home or the company’s site. In a recent Korn Ferry survey, 85% of leaders say they want employees back on site, with some seeing remote workers […]
Read More →Spirit of Purpose · Validating Emotions Impacts Productivity Have you ever shared how you’re feeling about a situation and the person with whom you’re speaking responds with “Yeah, but…”? “Yeah, but it’s not so bad. Yeah, but that’s not how it really is.” Even if their intentions are to be helpful, the likely impact of their response is […]
Read More →According to the Society of Human Resource Management, a growing number of employers are looking for ways to address sleep apnea and insomnia among their employees. A recent SHRM article by Kaiser Health news’ Phil Galewitz says rising healthcare costs are driving companies to address this issue. Hartford Financial Services has been actively helping employees deal […]
Read More →When you take a quick break from work, what’s the first thing you grab? Do you reach for your cellphone and start scrolling through your favorite apps? According to researchers at Rutgers, that’s a habit you might want to break. Associate professor Terri Kurtzberg and doctoral candidate Sanghoon Kang studied 414 participants who were asked to solve […]
Read More →How we go about achieving our goals can be as unique as each of us. That’s why its important to avoid quick-fix solutions. There are many right ways – not just one. Figuring out your “right way” is what matters. First, understand what you want to achieve, why and what your unique process looks like. Dig into your past […]
Read More →It’s hard to argue with the importance of getting enough sleep. There are so many reasons we should get the amount of sleep mind and body require. How much sleep differs person to person. But you know when you haven’t had enough. In addition to sleep contributing to good health, overall, sleep is important for learning new information. So says a study […]
Read More →Quick decision-making is one of the hallmarks of an agile company. But making fast decisions is easier said than done. A recent McKinsey and Company article looks at three types of decisions and offers ways to speed up the process. For Big-Bet decisions made at the very top, like making an acquisition, spur productive debate. Assign someone to argue […]
Read More →Intense business demands can lead to highly task-focused leaders whose myopic approach to getting things done can be productive and it can be harmful, especially if they view people-focused activities as inefficient and a waste of time. Because, nothing could be further from the truth. The Harvard Business Review says it’s just as important to focus on […]
Read More →In today’s business environment, creativity is an asset. Yet, when Gallup spoke to over 16,000 employees, they found companies rarely have an expectation of creativity, allow time to be creative, or provide a safe environment for the risk taking that is inherent to creative pursuits. Besides being risky, creativity is hard to measure unless it’s quickly […]
Read More → Forbes.com contributors David Sturt and Todd Nordstrom say that if you think you’re doing great at work, but others around you don’t agree, you may be undermining yourself without realizing it. Here are three surprising ways you might be sabotaging your reputation. You don’t take a breather. Are you constantly flitting about the office, […]
Read More → If your opinion of your effectiveness at work differs from your co-workers, forbes.com contributors David Sturt and Todd Nordstrom offer six reasons why. Here are three of them. You avoid expressing your opinion. If you’re a “go with the flow” kind of person, your team may see you as someone who doesn’t care enough […]
Read More →If you’re looking for ways to be more productive, here are several tips from a Fast Company article titled, “The Art of Doing Everything.” Don’t waste time on unnecessary decisions, like what to eat for breakfast or lunch. Eat the same thing everyday. Also, for men and women, consider simplifying your work wardrobe. For example, […]
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