October 27, 2024 Why being vulnerable at work can be a superpower We often think that being vulnerable about a challenge or something we’re working on will make us seem weak. But it’s often the opposite. We all have challenges. Chances are, one of those hurdles is big enough that it’s holding you back. Maybe … Continue reading Why being vulnerable at work can be a superpower
Category Archives: Work Experience
Exhausted at Work? 15 Tips for Beating Midday Tiredness.
October 17, 2024 Exhausted at work? 15 tips for beating midday tiredness Here’s why you might feel like curling up under your desk every afternoon—and ways to fix the problem. BY Art Markman Is your energy flagging as the workday wears on? By 2 p.m. you’re moving through your tasks in slow motion, your attention is … Continue reading Exhausted at Work? 15 Tips for Beating Midday Tiredness.
Why bullies and jerks are often rewarded at work
March 23, 2024 Why bullies and jerks are often rewarded at work Research suggests that a focus on results at any cost and a lack of consequences create a situation in which toxic leaders thrive. BY Teresa A. Daniel Through a relentless focus on results at any cost and no consequences for the use of aggressive … Continue reading Why bullies and jerks are often rewarded at work
Why dancers are better workers, according to research
By The Conversation January 19, 2024 Breakdancing in the break room might not seem like the best way to get ahead at work, but research shows recreational dance can actually improve productivity performance in the workplace. It is well known that engaging in physical activity has many health benefits—from reducing the risk of diabetes, … Continue reading Why dancers are better workers, according to research
These are 4 of the most common work mistakes. Here’s how to use them to your advantage
By Eduardo Briceño August 29, 2023 Mistakes may be useful, but aren’t some less desirable than others? And doesn’t high performance—something most of us aspire to—mean making fewer mistakes? Rather than making blanket statements about mistakes being all good or all bad, it is helpful to differentiate between different kinds of mistakes and clarify … Continue reading These are 4 of the most common work mistakes. Here’s how to use them to your advantage
Helping BIPOC employees fight burnout and find community
By Tarun Galagali and Rem Koning April 09, 2022 When people of color burn out in the workplace, they often focus on the immediate factors: a challenging relationship with a manager; unpredictable hours that complicate work-life balance; and perhaps, if they’re feeling safe in sharing, the biases and aggression that are all too pervasive … Continue reading Helping BIPOC employees fight burnout and find community