Wellness

Virtual Meetings At this point during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual meetings via Zoom or other platforms have become the new normal. We have already talked about how leaders can improve their Zoom meetings in “3 Tips for More Successful Virtual Meetings,” but we haven’t explained the important role that the listeners play. If you are […]

Why Have an Organizational Purpose? Humans have always felt the need for a purpose. It helps define individual meaning and can be a motivating factor in both daily work and home life. According to a study by BlackRock, an American global investment management corporation based in New York City, employees are more engaged when they can define their

The Importance of Self-Care As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, friends and family members are relying more on each other for help and support, work and school demands are constantly shifting, and household chores are piling up faster than usual as families stay home. You might be thinking that there is no time to practice self-care

Loneliness and Burnout According to the State of Remote Work 2018 study, 21% of workers believe loneliness is the number one challenge with working remotely, and many believe their moments of loneliness impact productivity, connection to teammates and all-around wellbeing. In addition, a 2018 Gallup study revealed that 23% of employees reported feeling burned out very often or

Dealing with the Unknown As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employees are experiencing more and more fear of the unknown. They may be wondering, “What does this mean for my company, my job, and my future?” Not knowing the answers to these questions can cause an extreme amount of stress and anxiety. However, according to Paul

Distractions at Home Our new “normal” consists of stay-at-home orders, remote work, kids home from school, and constant news updates on the negative impacts of COVID-19.  If you feel like you are having trouble maintaining your focus and productivity right now, you are not alone. In a recent Harvard Business Review article, Maura Thomas explains

Why it is Important for Employees to be Resilient According to Positive Psychology, resilient employees aim for success and help others strive for it as well. They are authentic, have effective communication and listening skills, and building trust is important to them. Most importantly, though, resilient employees are able to manage their stress levels by actively engaging in

Virtual Meetings The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced almost all employees to work from home. As more and more businesses adapt to their new remote policy, it is clear to team leaders that virtual meetings are becoming the backbone of everyone’s business strategy. So, whether virtual meetings have been a part of your team’s normal