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Work Sabbaticals: The Latest Nonprofit Retention Strategy

Success

Much of nonprofit work is emotionally draining, whether directly assisting individuals, working with communities or driving public policy to change systems. Everyone has been even more stressed than usual. I have more energy, less stress and my insomnia has disappeared. I live by my (multiple) alarms, to-do lists and calendar.

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Unlocking the HR Secrets of Hybrid Work

Allwork

He believes that blanket policies mandating set office days could backfire, leading to decreased morale and potential attrition. She has implemented an operational calendar and a comprehensive hybrid/remote work policy. René Allen has taken a more structured approach to operational adaptations.

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What Is ‘Bare Minimum Monday’ and Will It Work for You?

Success

Instead, she has her own Monday policy. “I Ever since I’ve shifted these expectations of myself for Monday, I’m no longer stressed on Sunday, I’m no longer stressed on Monday, and the rest of my week is actually way more productive.” If it’s not Monday, you might want another strategy. Who is the best candidate?

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Working from Home Flip-Side in Covid-19 Shutdown

Tips From T. Marie

It has always been my policy to freely answer as many requests for information as possible, but these days it’s impossible to answer them all. Until recently, many businesses didn’t really see the point in adopting online technology for things like file storage, calendaring, remote work options and communication.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation

Office Dynamics

Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. I have personally experienced stress in the past too! There are ways to decrease the stress levels and frustration though! Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation.

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Supporting Workplace Mental Health as an Executive Assistant

Worxbee

Mental illness comes in different forms, but it’s well-known that stress can contribute to depression, which is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting 16 million U.S. Know the signs of burnout Burnout is a common issue among the workforce, especially for those who work long hours in stressful or highly responsible positions.

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Podcast 132: Decision controls

Clutter Coach

Not inadequate policy or bad procedures, but someone making the wrong choice, in the wrong place, at the wrong time. In high-stress environments, we also found ‘situational awareness’ was limited; commanders were operating very much in the here and now rather than anticipating what may happen next.”. Okay, so you’re not a firefighter.

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