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A Thriving Work Environment According to Mercer, a thriving workforce is one that is diverse and adaptable with a wide range of capabilities. All employees feel the organization is fully invested in their well-being and teams work together to bring out the best in each individual. However, creating this kind of work environment within your […]

The Value of Prevention “The positive thing about heart disease is that there are lots of things you can do on your own to reduce your risk substantially,” says cardiologist Dr. Jason Wasfy, director of quality and analytics at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. The best way to reduce your risk is to follow “The Simple

Spring Cleaning Spring is right around the corner, which means it will soon be time for spring cleaning! Many people use this time to do some serious house cleaning after a long winter of being indoors, declutter everything from the closets to the garage, and tidy up the yard, and tend to the garden. But

The Afternoon Slump We have all been there, most likely more often than we would like to admit. After a busy, productive morning, the afternoon slump can hit hard anytime after lunch. This phase of the workday is when you feel your energy level drop, you lose motivation and you struggle to concentrate on the

Good Leadership vs Great Leadership Leadership plays an important role in any organization’s success. However, there is a big difference in having good leadership and having great leadership. Most leaders aspire to be good leaders who motivate people to do as their told and inspire them to be positive about their work. With this strategy,

Unused Vacation Time Over the years, it has become a rising trend for employees to not use their vacation time. The most common reported reason for this is the fear that taking a vacation will hurt one’s chances of getting a promotion or a bonus, which has been proven false. However, by using their vacation

Standing Up vs Sitting Research has proven that sitting down for long periods of time can cause a number of health issues, including obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels. Over time, it can also lead to decreased productivity and creativity. However, having standing desks for

An Organization’s Energy According to Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Brett Steenbarger, an organization’s energy is a measure of that organization’s health and culture. It is very easy to spot healthy, high energy groups. They are innovative, positive, enthusiastic, and express optimism about their work. These are also the types of environments

Behavioral Economics- What is it? Professor Richard Thaler, a recent recipient of the Nobel Prize, explains behavioral economics as gaining a deeper understanding of human behavior by examining the flaws and biases that influence human decisions. Thaler believed, and proved through research, that having a better understanding of human behavior will make leading people to the

Why is Muscle Mass Important? According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, muscle mass, strength, and metabolic function is not only necessary for exercise, but also for the activities of everyday life. There is also evidence to prove that having strong, healthy muscles plays an important role in the prevention of chronic diseases. Unfortunately,