By Dale Isip Medical studies have shown that exercise can improve mental health, from increasing cognitive abilities and self-esteem, to lowering rates of stress, anxiety, and depression. According to current guidelines, healthy adults should get at least 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate-intensity physical activity a week. This, however, may be a bit of a [...]
By Dale Isip In 2020, there were over 2.6 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses in the American private sector. Over 1.1 million of these cases involved days away from work – with 128,220 of total cases involving back injuries, 266,530 cases involving strains and tears, and 211,640 cases involving trips, slips, and falls. Although there [...]
By Dale Isip Communication is viewed as an increasingly important professional skill. In 2016, some 85 percent of U.S. adults ranked training in writing and communicating as a key to worker success. Professional interactions, however, are about both conveying and receiving information, and the latter is where active listening skills are crucial. Here are some [...]
By Dale Isip If you spend enough time at your job, your work performance will likely increase, and you might be ready to train others in certain aspects of your occupation. This may sound intimidating, but there are some very approachable ways to train your co-workers. Here are some of the best ways to train [...]
By Dale Isip The best of us may think we have a handle on our jobs, and in many cases, this is true, but when it comes to work, there is always room for improvement. Besides this, studies show that employees can spend up to 2.5 hours of each business day wasting time online during [...]
By Dale Isip In business, you may present your company’s, or even your own, skills as being faster, more knowledgeable, or more effective than your competition. You may want to distinguish your services from the rest of those in your field, to have customers return in the future. This skills-oriented approach, however, does not account [...]
By Dale Isip Returning to the office after a prolonged period of remote work may be a difficult transition for employers and employees alike. Recent polling suggests that 55 percent of employees would like to work remotely at least three days a week post-pandemic – while in contrast, 98 percent of employers expected most of [...]
By Dale Isip Remote work seems to be the new normal these days. Indeed, a high percentage of jobs – 50 percent of 125 million full-time jobs in America – can be performed remotely as of the start of this year. This presents a unique situation for businesses: coordinating a business team remotely can be [...]
By Dale Isip Depending on your experience at work, you might have very different thoughts about meetings. Some people view meetings as positive opportunities to sort out office issues, while others see meetings as unproductive functions that take up too much of their time at work. It might not be surprising that the latter view [...]
It’s no surprise that 2020 and 2021 were years of ever-changing circumstances for many people and businesses. Flexibility is key but establishing yearly goals is essential too. Here are some ways to set goals for the new year while remaining aware that change can occur: Begin with clear actions-Many people fail because there is no [...]
