Aug 2, 2016 | Productivity, Stress, Work-Life
Many companies are beginning to change the way they operate in order to reduce employee stress. In doing so they are recognizing that excessive stress is not only bad for employee health and happiness but it’s also a drag on productivity and the bottom line. Some of...
Jun 21, 2016 | Motivation, Productivity, Stress
“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” Stephen King Some companies like Zappos spare no expense when it comes to trying to keep their employees happy. They provide snacks, ping pong, nap rooms, video games, free...
Sep 9, 2015 | Leadership, Motivation, Productivity, Stress, Work-Life
A recent article in the New York Times detailing the arduous demands Amazon places on its employees has put a spotlight on the subject of working long hours. The authors contend that Amazon, an amazingly successful company well on its way to become the world’s first...
Feb 26, 2015 | EAP, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Motivation, Productivity, Stress, Training, Work-Life
We are forgetful creatures. I’m not referring to the “senior moment” variety of forgetfulness. I’m talking about the habitual forgetting that takes place in the midst of everyday life challenges and stresses, when we “forget” to make those choices that we know will...
Dec 18, 2014 | Motivation, Productivity, Stress
You know the feeling. A dark cloud of procrastination sweeps in blocking the light of your enthusiasm, inspiration and creativity. Your project stalls. Momentum fizzles. Distraction and guilt follow. According to Dr. Joseph Ferrari, a leading researcher in the study...
Nov 6, 2014 | EAP, Leadership, Productivity, Stress, Training
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) provide organizations and their employees an array of counseling and supportive services to address the negative effects of workplace stress. This is an extremely important mission, and EAPs are uniquely positioned to deliver on...
