How well do you support your team’s work-life balance? Work-life balance issues have become increasingly important in recent years – particularly since the pandemic. They are a big source of employee satisfaction and engagement. Supervisors play a huge role in how well their teams navigate work-life balance issues. Following is a sampling of a survey developed by … [Read more...] about Support Your Team’s Work-Life Balance
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You Can Overcome Burnout
According to various surveys, burnout is at an all-time high. For many, it has become a new normal. But it does not have to be this way. A recent article from Harvard Business Review provides some suggestions. First, we need to appreciate that stress is not necessarily bad. In fact, a certain amount of stress is good for us. We can think of this as our “sweet spot” – … [Read more...] about You Can Overcome Burnout
Your Overly Critical Boss
We’ve all had them. What do you do with an Overly Critical Boss!?! It feels like you are working under a microscope. You can’t do anything right. They nitpick. And every project provides an opportunity for a grand inquisition of questions. Here are some tips from a recent article in Harvard Business Review. First, stay strong and confident. Yes – you are … [Read more...] about Your Overly Critical Boss
Boost Your Energy with Strategic Breaks
Our very busy work lives challenge our mental and physical stamina. Here are some tips from a recent article in Harvard Business Review on how you can sustain a high level of energy by utilizing strategic breaks during your day: *Change Your Mindset: Breaks Are Smart. The workday is not a tortuous marathon. It’s more like an NBA basketball game where you need peak … [Read more...] about Boost Your Energy with Strategic Breaks
Fixing Your Culture of Overwork
You know it’s bad for everyone – including the organization, but you can’t seem to change it. It’s a culture of overwork – and it exists in many organizations. Even worse – many leaders wear it as a badge of honor. And while Overwork was an issue pre-pandemic, it has grown as a concern as the “always-on” expectation of many organizations has spread. Research reported … [Read more...] about Fixing Your Culture of Overwork