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Employee Perk or Productivity Secret? Corporate Wellness Programs Deliver on Both

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They are paying off, too, with a 66% productivity increase overall, 67% increase in employee satisfaction, 63% improvement in financial growth and stability and 50% less absenteeism of employees. In fact, in 2016 the Harvard Business Review compiled data from leading experts on the topic. The post Employee Perk or Productivity Secret?

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Wondering How to Become a Morning Person? Try These 8 Techniques

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After all, morning people tend to be happier, more productive and better at solving problems than those who rise later in the day. This stress hormone can prevent you from falling asleep. This article was originally published in April 2016 and has been updated. So what can you do to make the switch? Put down your phone.

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Why Success Doesn’t Mean You’re Living a Fulfilled Life

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But then Ted got the call from his father to return to the business because they needed someone who was smart enough to manage a product line. So many people are so riveted by professional success that they forget to take care of themselves —they fail to exercise and eat healthy, abstain from overindulgence, or manage stress levels.

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18 Signs You Have High Emotional Intelligence

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This curiosity is the product of empathy, one of the most significant gateways to a high EQ. The negative emotions that come with holding onto a grudge are actually a stress response. In fact, researchers at Emory University have shown that holding onto stress contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease.

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“Take Your Dog To Work Day”: How Fido Can Help Companies Retain Employees

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A 2016 survey by Banfield Pet Hospitals showed that 83% percent of workers felt more sense of loyalty to companies that embrace a pet-friendly environment.? . Having this newfound camaraderie was a necessity during the pandemic, and many professionals are not ready to let go of having their companions around during stressful work days. .

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How I Became a Morning Person (and How You Can, Too)

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increase) of usable day that has sent my productivity soaring. The ability to think better (exercise decreases the amount of cortisol —the hormone that regulates stress, and which potentially affects memory and cognitive function —in your brain). This article was published in August 2016 and has been updated.

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At a Loss for Words? 25 Ways to Master the Art of Small Talk

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A recent study published in Communication Research has found that those who engage in any of seven types of quality conversation experience increased well-being and happiness, alongside a reduction in their stress levels. These tips can help take the stress out of small talk and create a quality conversation: 1. Get your mind right.

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