Attitude

As inevitable as death and taxes, stress is something we all have in common.

Despite its reputation, stress is not always a bad thing: It can serve as a motivator, keeping us from simply stewing over a problem and instead doing something to solve it.

On the other hand is the kind of stress that causes real … Continue Reading »

Is your glass half-empty? Changing that negative perspective can be good for you.

Optimists (who see that same glass as being half-full) have quite a few advantages over their pessimistic counterparts.

Their happy-go-lucky attitude helps them meet life’s challenges head-on, be more resilient when disaster does strike, and be happier in general.

Pessimists expect the … Continue Reading »

Among any given group of people, there are bound to be differences of opinion and the occasional personality clash.

With all the dynamics at play in the average office environment, it can be a setting ripe for the development of interpersonal conflicts.

Conflict may spring from two incompatible personalities or from something easier to mediate … Continue Reading »

Nature is good for the soul, and exercise is good for the body. Combining the two yields a workout that does double-duty.

New research shows that spending just five minutes a day doing physical activity in a natural setting benefits mental health.

Whether you get your natural workout gardening in your own backyard, walking a … Continue Reading »

Are your employees phoning it in?

It’s an important thing to know: Productivity takes a hit when workers are disengaged, or emotionally and psychologically disconnected from their jobs and workplaces.

It makes sense that engaged workers exhibit better work performance than those who are disengaged, as studies have repeatedly shown to be true. But recently, … Continue Reading »

Want to perk up the mood around your workplace and create a healthier bottom line for your company?
Take your employees out to lunch or provide them with a healthy snack.
The right ingredients can give a boost in energy and attitude that can’t be beat.
And studies show that a healthy diet also boosts productivity: Employers spend … Continue Reading »

Are your employees feeling down?
A recent survey found 45% of U.S. workers are satisfied with their jobs, down from 52% in 2005, and 61% in 1987.
Feelings of stress, being overworked, and anxiety can lead to life threatening illnesses like cardiovascular disease and depression.
Discontent in the office can also hinder the bottom line: A 2004 study … Continue Reading »

If you’re looking to increase productivity and decrease healthcare costs for your business, start by putting your best foot forward: A walking program can help employees achieve a healthy BMI, and maintain a more positive attitude overall.
Which also translates to a healthier bottom line: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, medical expenditures … Continue Reading »

Holiday office parties can be a nice, inexpensive way to promote workforce cohesion, community, and reward hard work. But remember, at company events, someone is always watching. The same people who may give performance evaluations, make decisions on raises, and ultimately do the firing may be taking mental notes. Here are a few tips to … Continue Reading »

The secret to better work relationships, sunnier attitudes, and reduced company health care costs is (literally) right at your feet.
The simple act of walking for 30 minutes a day can help boost employee morale by increasing endorphins (the feel good chemicals in the brain) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says companies … Continue Reading »