CAREER SELF-HELP
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“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C. S. Lewis
Why a One-Size-Fits-All Approach to EAPs Can Do More Harm Than Good
Employee assistance programs (EAPs) have been a common approach to providing employees with mental health benefits. These programs offer short-term support to employees dealing with personal or work-related issues that affect their performance and overall health. While this model has provided much-needed mental health services for employees in the past, a one-size-fits-all approach to EAPs doesn’t [...]
Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Some Smart Career Goals Can Help
Are you stuck in a career and feeling like you don't belong where you are? Working hard and getting nowhere can be demoralizing and can even make your relationship with your job adversarial rather than synergistic. Fortunately, there are ways to turn things around and work together toward your career goals as a team. Here are [...]
Tips To Protect Healthcare Workers From Workplace Risks
Healthcare work is a satisfying and rewarding job. 72% of workers in the industry say they’re happy with their career choice. However, there is one thing that most healthcare workers have concerns about; health and safety. On average, there are 5 and a half work-related injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees every year in hospitals across the US. [...]
Home Office Upkeep: 5 Pest Control Tips You Can Use
Keeping your home office clean and tidy has several advantages, including increased productivity, reduced stress, improved health, enhanced creativity, better time management, a professional image, and improved work-life balance. A clean and organized workspace helps you be more productive, healthier, and happier in both your work and personal life. However, now since many of us are [...]
Gender Inequality and Middle Management Tech Roles
Micro-study of senior and lead level tech roles highlights differences in access and tenure for women Gender inequality in tech is an ongoing problem and a critical subject of discussion. The World Economic Forum recently published a set of four recommended pathways for getting women into tech leadership roles, noting that gender equality “remains an unfulfilled promise”. A recent study of the gender balance of Chief Information Officers at FTSE 100 companies by Frank [...]
6 Factors to Consider When Choosing Employee Uniforms
Having a company uniform offers several benefits, including fostering employee equality and loyalty. Here are six factors to consider when choosing employee uniforms. Employee Comfort When selecting employee uniforms, you want something in which your employees can look professional but are also comfortable wearing. If the uniform is uncomfortable, it could impact your employees' performance. If [...]