I’ve talked frequently about the need to network and build relationships within your own organization. I’ve posited that it will make your life easier if the people you support see you as one of “us”, as opposed to one of “them”, and the best way to do that is be friendly with the people you work with. Now, a study by CNN Money shows it also increases the likelihood of getting a promotion.
Of course, now that I work remotely, this takes even more effort! 😉
It’s been a little while since I wrote anything in this series, Part 3 was way back on June 21st, which just goes to show how time can really get away fro you! So, here’s the next topic for discussion, why blocking social networking sites may just be pointless. First, let’s examine the reasons, as…
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Over on my blog for child abuse survivors, we’ve had a stark reminder of just how many people see if you “like” something on social media. Obviously, the subject matter over there is pretty personal, and when you like the page, Facebook, by default, wants to show all your friends that you liked something. That…
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My point in describing these things is not to brag about how much work I do, or how many teams I interact with, but to point out that it’s easy to find your time and energy completely blocked and scheduled for you. Fighting burn out means protecting, and sometimes fighting for, your free time, including a lunch break.
Employers who are interested in not burning out their employees would do well to recognize that as well. As the article below points out, remote working gives us all a lot more flexibility to take breaks, and then do some of our work on our own schedule, since we no longer have to commute, or be in a location, but that doesn’t mean you work all day, and then also into the night.
Breaks matter. Balance matters. Remote work is a great way to find your own level of flexibility, and to provide it to your employees. I suggest you figure that out.
It’s also an important “soft” skill for your career, and in short supply. Helene Moore, PsyD, MAPP, clinical health psychologist at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, says that anyone can train themselves to be a better listener. What’s more? Becoming a better listener is sure to have a positive impact on…