We’ve all had days when we were simmering inside our heads because of some seemingly innocent comment that one of our coworkers made. Maybe they said something about what a great weekend they just had. But you know that they only had a great weekend because they passed on their
One of the worst things that we do nowadays is saving things up without using them. Everyone is guilty of this to a certain extent. Maybe you made an impulse purchase, but it stays in your closet for months or even years before you use it. A great example of
We have all experienced a toxic workplace. Have you worked for a caring boss that ran a weak business that was crumbling? Maybe you have worked for a thriving business with a boss with poor empathy and compassion towards its employees. Either situation is not ideal. There are steps you
Most of us start our day in a predictably routine manner—by snoozing the alarm a couple of times, rolling out of bed to have a cup of coffee and then getting dressed for work. If we work at an office, then some time invariably goes in commuting there, by car
Most employers will tell you that the one thing they look for in new employees is the ability to get along with people. This can also be referred to as the ability to communicate well or to be a team player. There are certain things that we associate with someone
We live in a world where we are pushed to do one thing above all others. As children, maybe we were pushed to do well academically or in sports. As grown ups, we’re pushed to do well in our careers and in our personal lives. Although we live in the
A number of people feel dissatisfied with the things they have achieved in life and think that they could have done a lot more. However, when they are given opportunities, they often say “no” because of one reason or the other. Maybe the job isn’t exactly what they had in
If you read any self-help literature at all, then you may have already tried various ways of motivating yourself—from affirmations and visualizations to taking naps and exercising. Obviously, leading a healthy lifestyle can help a person to increase their productivity. It can also help with mood. But sometimes, you get
There are a lot of things to consider when running your business, and it can be a little overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like all the work falls on you, but it doesn’t have to be that way. One of the most important things you can do as a business owner
Some issues in human resources arise because we are…human. Other issues may arise because our recruiting process isn’t up to par. Perhaps it’s been a while since it was updated. When not enough attention is paid to the recruiting process, the humans in the positions may not be well qualified
