Mindfulness has become a popular key to decrease stress and improve work-life balance. It is widely used by organisations to help their employees stay engaged and productive in the workplace. Needless to say, many researches also suggested bringing this a
Individualism is on the rise in America. It has always shaped the American ethos, giving Americans the values of personal autonomy, ambition, and liberty.
While we all know that competitive pay and good benefits factor into an employee’s decision to join and stay at a company, there are many other overlooked desires that are more important than a paycheck.
When team members at Whole Foods Market go to work, they’re inspired to change the way Americans eat. Those who work at the quirky apparel company Life is Good Inc. spread the power of optimism. These companies provide examples of the power of purpose to
How many times have you heard someone say, "That's not fair"? If you're a parent, then probably more times than you can count. If you're a business leader, then probably only slightly fewer times.
How do I get my employees engaged, satisfied, committed and healthy? While many factors drive these outcomes, a handful have the most impact. One is called meaningful work. Each job and workplace has hundreds of characteristics, but individuals find some
Elizabeth McDevitt, a sleep studies researcher at the University of California, Riverside said, “When people nap, their performance doesn’t deteriorate, and often even improves.”
Although many warning signs go unchecked amid the hectic pace of business, owners who keep a sympathetic eye on employees will be better prepared to manage issues that come up or even prevent them entirely.
Nearly all managers (95 percent) are dissatis¼ed with formal performance appraisals, and most HR professionals (90%) think the appraisals are inaccurate, he noted, citing statistics from management research firm CEB.
How you handle a conflict that arises in the workplace can make a difference on how employees view your company going forward. Human resources professionals are often tasked with mediating staff issues, and working to provide a solution that everyone is h