These are good, and really they are three aspects of the same issue, communication. As a remote worker myself for the last few years, it is incredibly easy to feel cut off from the rest of the organization unless everyone involved makes a concerted effort to communicate. This goes double, triple, or more, if the…
“Researchers are now finding that it is the type of jobs available to workers that is most impacted by technology. A paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research, “The Growing Importance of Social Skills in the Labor Market,” reports that almost all job growth since 1980 is in occupations that rely heavily on social…
Really, what else is there to say? Working long hours may make us feel important, but it doesn’t help us do better work. A lack of sleep absolutely affects our ability to make good decisions, do quality work and a host of other things. Just stop it. The Research Is Clear: Long Hours Backfire for…
As you may know by now, I’m a big fan of taking care of yourself when it comes to learning new skills, getting training and taking care of your career. Therefore, it’ll come as no surprise that I agree with the tips given in this article. As much as we’d like to think that our…
“Americans still only take about half their paid time off. Not taking all your vacation days hurts your brain function and poses other serious health risks.” Whenever I’ve been in Europe or Australia for a class, or had someone from another country in one of our classes here, they are always stunned by how little…
Always interesting to come across something from a therapy blog, and see how clearly it plays out in a professional environment. Cognitive Distortions exist everywhere, but they can really hurt you in your career. Take a look at some of the things listed in here and think about how you may be blinded by your…