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10 Favors You Can Do for Yourself Every Day

Success

In 2012 I wrote about my mother-in-law, Helen Johnson, and I think this question defined her life. In 2013 a team member was devastated over a mistake she made in communicating with a business contact and “felt sick to her stomach.” Make sure you get the mental break you need to clear your head and not be in constant contact.

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From the archive: The role of workplace design in employee engagement

Workplace Insight

This is because, consistently, the most engaged workers were those who had more control over their work experience, including the ability to concentrate easily and work in teams without being interrupted. This means they can manage their need for privacy, concentrate more easily and collaborate with their teams without disruptions.