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How to Mindfully Take Time Off Work—And Ultimately Increase Your Productivity

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A 2021 study by the World Health Organization discovered “working 55 hours or more a week was associated with a 35% higher risk of stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease than a workweek of 35 to 40 hours.” Business leaders weigh in on how they mindfully take time off and come back to work feeling rejuvenated.

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If Sending Christmas Cards Feels Like a Chore, Here’s How to Politely Opt Out

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With a major life transition like illness, loss or divorce, the stable, curated image we might strive to present in a holiday card has been shattered, says Juliet Kuehnle, a North Carolina-licensed clinical mental health counselor and the author of Who You Callin’ Crazy? The Journey From Stigma to Therapy.

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How Hiring Virtual Assistants Can Boost Employee Performance and Work-Life Balance

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Laith Masarweh, founder and CEO of Assistantly, an agency that connects businesses with virtual assistants around the world, says that in the third quarter of 2022, bosses hiring VAs for their employees increased significantly, by 10% to 15% of Assistantly’s business. That leader hired assistants to help. Their answers can be revealing.

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Ep 259: Mary Rabin – Personal Assistant to the CEO of Hello Heart

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Mary Rabin has over a decade of experience as an executive personal assistant, and currently supports the CEO of an international hi-tech digital health organization. Mary is now the personal assistant for a demanding CEO of an international hi-tech digital health organization, and she’s loving every minute of it.

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

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Begin With Awesome People, No Matter Where They Are Jodi Amendola is the CEO of Amendola Communications, an award-winning full-service public relations agency, specializing in the world of healthcare and health IT organizations. Here are three things she does to bridge the geography gap to drive human connections.

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How to Name Your Business

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For example, someone thinking about using the word “synergy” to name their health consulting company ought to reconsider. Results: One of the few independent marketing agencies to survive and grow since its founding 27 years ago. It is meant to be understood intuitively and prompt inquiry.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

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Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents. Become familiar with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping requirements as they pertain to your organization. Others, such as emails and social media posts, are not so obvious.

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