…..According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), work is regarded as a positive factor for people’s mental well-being – but working in “negative work environments” may have adverse effects that cause or exacerbate existing states of depression. Depressed people encounter jarring emotions that curb the ability to be productive, make it difficult…
Companies all over the world are witnessing the rise of the “remote worker” – a regular employee that works at home either on a full or part-time basis. In the past, some organizations rewarded efficient employees by allowing them to work from home, but these days it has transitioned from being viewed as an added…
Having “good luck” is one of the most sought after characteristics in the world. Entire industries thrive by peddling statues, pendants, charms, and other items that claim to increase the probability of being visited upon by good fortune in life, love, or career. Most consider “luck” to be something akin to magic, but often times…
Organizing a workspace is an often overlooked part of running an efficient business operation – the larger an office is, the harder it is to maintain harmony. As Jacqueline Whitmore said in her article “7 Ways To Create Harmony In The Office”, offices are a microcosm of humanity. They are usually melting pots that have…
…..People don’t like to work. Well, at least 80% of them anyway – according to this Forbes.com article, many studies have shown that only 1 out of 5 people actually enjoy doing what they do for a living. This is quite a sad statistic, because apart from sleeping, work is what people do most in…
…..The employee hiring process is a vital part of any business and/or organization – and much more goes into it than simply perusing applicant resumes and interviewing candidates. Ideally, a company that is looking for employees should do their best to be attractive to job seekers and at the same time prepare itself to screen…
…..There are many successful business people in the world – and an ever-growing number of them are women. Wired differently than males, females often bring unique points of view to the table that would have otherwise been overlooked and have their own special skills and instincts that have been proven effective. It is safe to…
…..Leadership is the ability to move people to do things you need them to do in pursuit of a common goal; but in order to truly succeed at being a leader, you need to have more than just a knack for persuasion. In fact, all humans want something from one another – but the trick…
…..In the old days, employees were expected to sacrifice, bend over backwards, and do the management’s bidding at work – but 2020 is just a few days away, and despite everything that has transpired, Earth is a far friendlier planet than it used to be (for workers at least). These days, companies are focusing on…
….Starting out the right way this year means, for many, finding the right job. While there may be no such thing as a “perfect” job, finding work that “fits” can help motivate and make the most out of your life as an employee. Are you satisfied with your current job? If so, then you’re all…