Putting People First: The Power of the Human-Centered Approach
A human-centered approach, also known as a people-centered approach or human-centric approach, is a problem-solving methodology that places the needs, desires, and experiences of individuals at the core of the decision-making process. It involves deeply understanding the perspectives and challenges of the people for whom a solution is being designed and tailoring the approach to […]
How to Rest When Working Virtually or Brick and Mortar
I bet you’ve heard it all before. A good night’s rest. Limiting gadget use. Less processed foods. Exercise. More of the good stuff. And you manage to sneak in one or two. But why do you feel so drained and spent? Why won’t naps do what they should? And, what does this mean when how […]
Should Leaders Look After the Financial Wellbeing of Their Employees?
What is financial wellbeing? Financial wellbeing comes from the sense of security you get when you have enough money to meet your needs. Dealing with it as an individual is hard enough, but what most employers fail to see is that it’s a plague that affects their employees, too. But the question is, should business […]
How Reducing Workplace Stress Promotes Positive Employee Efficacy
April is “National Stress Awareness Month.” There’s no secret that most Americans are stressed at their jobs. Nevertheless, financial dilemmas like making money and saving on company costs often cause employers to overlook the need to reduce employee workplace stress. A global health service company, Cigna, released a survey that found that not only are […]
Take That Time Off
No matter how much work gets done in a day, there is always more work to do tomorrow. This is important for team members and leaders to remember because at times, team members may feel that they do not have time to take a vacation. But nothing could be further from the truth. Vacations and […]
Promote Healthier Sleeping Habits with Leadership Team Building
The amount of sleep your team members get affects your organization more than you may think. According to Sleep Deprivation is Killing You and Your Career, the side effects of missed sleep include memory loss, increased stress and decreased creativity, among others, which all affect how your team members conduct themselves from day to day. […]
Implement Team Building Activities to Reduce Employee Absences
Everyone needs a break from work now and again, but no matter if an absence is planned or unplanned, overall productivity within the organization is affected, according to the “Total Financial Impact of Employee Absences” study commissioned by Kronos Incorporated and conducted in collaboration with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). By focusing on […]
4 Tips To Battle Employee Seasonal Stress
The holiday season is upon us, and according to the latest StressPulseSM report by ComPsych® Corporation, employees are more stressed than ever, with 64 percent of participants admitting to having high levels of stress. ComPsych Corporation is committed to the health and wellbeing of employees and is leading the way for fully integrated employee assistance […]
Health and Engagement Goals Reduce High Health Care Costs
Stress kills. We all know this. So it makes good sense that executives who want to keep health costs to a minimum during shifts toward Obamacare would focus on employee health and engagement goals. As companies strive to keep workers healthier and stem the tide of higher health care costs, it is sensible to embrace […]
US Health Care Changes Meet News Collector Jenn X
Who can deny that change is tantalizing to a change agent and team development geek. For me, when change is punched up with some collaboration … life just gets better. So when a plucky out-of-work bartender-turned-entrepreneur by the name of Jenn X (LOVE that name!) cracks the code on the biggest change topic in US […]
