Mental exhaustion, brain fatigue, or burnout is something that many professionals accept as a necessary consequence of having a career. Left unchecked, this state of chronic exhaustion can cause cynicism and detachment, feelings of ineffectiveness, and lack of accomplishment. Even … Continue reading
How to Help Your Employee Bust Out of a Slump
The employee who hits the ground running when hired, quickly reaches peak productivity, and remains there without even an occasional dip in performance is rare. Even our best employees’ performance and productivity fluctuate from time to time. As a manager, … Continue reading
5 Ways to Keep Your Employees Motivated Through the Summer
As summer approaches, the changing weather brings to mind tropical vacations, seabreezes, and palm trees. If you’re having these daydreams, or you’re getting barraged by Facebook notifications from friends on the beaches of Cabo, you know your employees are too. … Continue reading
New Surveys Reveal Challenges for Employers in Dealing with Employee Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crises
Mental health is a growing employer concern, with approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (46.6 million) experiencing mental illnesses in a given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Approximately one in 25 adults (11.2 million) … Continue reading
Your Post-Job Interview Timeline: What to Do and When
You just walked out of your job interview, feeling confident about your chances of taking the next step. The interviewer said she’ll be in touch, but you know that passively waiting and pinning your hopes on this job will accomplish … Continue reading