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15 Warning Signs of Professional Burnout

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 5, 2018 | Comments Off on 15 Warning Signs of Professional Burnout

  You’ve heard the phrase “work hard, play hard” but are you following that advice? Most of us are managing multiple varied responsibilities and are busier than ever before.  Because of our hurried lives, we often do not make self-care a priority. Chronic stressors over an extended period that lead to exhaustion, lack of interest, […]

25 Employee Engagement Survey Questions

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 3, 2018 | Comments Off on 25 Employee Engagement Survey Questions

  Employee engagement and feedback are essential to retaining quality staff. Here are 25 questions you can ask to solicit input and feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of your company.   What do you think are our top 3 core values?   How would you describe our work environment?   On a scale of […]

Get Involved for Teens Girls in Foster Care 11/1/18

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 1, 2018 | Comments Off on Get Involved for Teens Girls in Foster Care 11/1/18

  Our 12th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive begins November 1, 2018 and ends December 4, 2018. We are collecting purses (totes and other handbags) filled with personal hygiene items for teen girls in foster homes, group homes, and homeless shelters. All donations will be delivered before Christmas Day. Only new and very gently used […]

9 things productive people do before noon

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 28, 2018 | Comments Off on 9 things productive people do before noon

  9 things productive people do before noon Christine Kopaczewski, Business Insider   We can’t all be morning people, but according to a recent study , you might extend your time on Earth if you could just wake up a few hours earlier each day.   Researchers studied over 430,000 people, aged 38 to 73, […]

Work-life balance: Tips to reclaim control

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 26, 2018 | Comments Off on Work-life balance: Tips to reclaim control

  Work-life balance: Tips to reclaim control By Mayo Clinic Staff   When your work life and personal life are out of balance, your stress level is likely to soar. Use these practical strategies to restore harmony.   There was a time when the boundaries between work and home were fairly clear. Today, however, work […]

5 of the Best Work-Life Balance Tips for Managers

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 24, 2018 | Comments Off on 5 of the Best Work-Life Balance Tips for Managers

  5 of the Best Work-Life Balance Tips for Managers By Charles Bernard   As a CEO and manager, my top priority is helping my employees stay motivated by maintaining a healthy work-life balance. I want a work environment that minimizes stress and promotes good energy. However, I must lead by example! That means practicing […]

Distracted? Work Harder!

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 21, 2018 | Comments Off on Distracted? Work Harder!

  Distracted? Work Harder! By Chris Bailey Trouble focusing could just mean that your work isn’t complex enough, and that there isn’t enough of it. Mr. Bailey is a productivity consultant. When it comes to focusing at work, there is no shortage of scapegoats to blame for our wandering minds. Social media, the ever-churning news […]

Managers, Take These Steps To Prevent Your Employees From Burning Out

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 19, 2018 | Comments Off on Managers, Take These Steps To Prevent Your Employees From Burning Out

  Managers, Take These Steps To Prevent Your Employees From Burning Out By Amanda Zantal-Wiener—Hubspot5   Many employees are afraid to speak up until they burn out. As a manager, you can recognize the signs and prevent it from happening.   Doesn’t it seem like we don’t go a day without hearing about employee burnout–mostly […]

5 Ways To Avoid Burnout At Work

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 17, 2018 | Comments Off on 5 Ways To Avoid Burnout At Work

5 Ways To Avoid Burnout At Work Ashley Stahl, Forbes Contributor   Everything’s going great at work. You’re operating on all cylinders, moving quickly. You’re saying yes to everything, taking on all the projects, and it seems like nothing can stop you.   Until one day, it hits you like a ton of bricks. Exhaustion and stress […]