Workplace Insight

JULY 21, 2023

Stress is an inevitable part of everyday life, and our bodies are hard-wired to respond to it. However, it’s clear stress takes a regular, negative toll on organisations across the country. Poor mental health costs employers between £1,205 and £1,560 per employee, per year. The situation is seen as threatening.

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Success

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Personal development refers to the lifelong process of increasing self-awareness, acquiring new skills and actively pursuing continual improvement. It differs from personal growth in that growth is the goal and personal development is the process to reach that goal. What is personal development?

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Allwork

MAY 2, 2022

Allwork.Space and Alliance Virtual Offices conducted a survey, and also analyzed third party research, to understand how remote work impacts individuals’ health and wellbeing. . References, methods, and procedures for this study can be found in the Methods and Procedures PDF. . Remote work reduces stress by 39%. .

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Allwork

AUGUST 18, 2022

Concerned about mental health and wellness – grow­ing up in an age of increased stress and anx­i­ety caused by social media, Gen Z pays close attention to their mental health and are actively bringing more awareness on the matter. Moreover, Flexibility can refer to more than just being able to work from home.

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Success

APRIL 4, 2024

We’ve embraced the trend of personal development by providing resources and opportunities that align with our employees’ aspirations and the company’s goals,” OxygenArk founder George Yang explains. More people are now referring to “soft skills” as “human skills” to contrast what AI is capable of. “As Why are human skills important?

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Success

JANUARY 17, 2024

AI for social good Much of Breazeal’s more recent work focuses on the long-term impact of social robots on everyday life—a theme she refers to as “living with AI”—and how social robots can build relationships and provide personalized support in whatever functions they are serving.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

By keeping their mistakes at a safe distance, yet still handy enough to refer to, they are able to adapt and adjust for future success. The negative emotions that come with holding onto a grudge are actually a stress response. Letting go of a grudge not only makes you feel better but can also improve your health.

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Allwork

APRIL 4, 2023

Today’s challenging economic climate and the increase in levels of work-related stress mean that psychological safety at work has never been more important. The most emotionally intelligent individuals are generally better able to handle stress, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships at work.

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Success

APRIL 5, 2024

Imagine stepping into your backyard to find the perfect reprieve from the daily stress of work and life. Labyrinth walking meditation can be done barefoot or while wearing shoes, with the goal of moving slowly and being aware of each step and breath, without having a destination in mind.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

This is a mantra you can use when you feel challenged, discouraged, overwhelmed, stressed or tackling a big project at work. But remember the positive references (above) associated with the color red. Also, since February is health heart awareness for women , may red also symbolize the need to take care of our hearts through cardio.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2010

William Harvey made medical history by explaining how the circulatory system worked: He likened the heart to a pump and gave himself a new frame of reference—and from that he understood blood vessels as part of a unified pumping system. (2) 2) Be a stress-buster Your stress level is directly correlated to the boss’s stress level.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

  Check out Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control - Free Yourself from Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed Tell me more!   Today is a continuation on that theme. Or I nap. ;) mnthomas   Brain dump!    U can only manage what u can see, & u can only see what's out of your head.   Want more? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

» Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control - Free Yourself from Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed Thanks for dropping by my blog today.  It seems the more people I talk to, the more I hear about stress, frusteration and the inability to concentrate due to overwhelm.  How do you control overwhelm and stress?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

5 Steps to Meal Planning Success There is no denying that there is a strong tie between your health and your productivity or ability to focus and get things done.    As I have shared my health journey in the past few years, many have written me to express frustration with their ability to manage their time and eating right. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 7, 2010

  Know Why You Have the Goal:   Do you want to loose weight for your physical appearance?    How about for improved health?    The National Association of Professional Organizers ( NAPO ) reports that 75-90% of all visits to physicians are stress related.  To your success!

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Success

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

And if you’re able to self-reflect , you’re already on the right path to potential improvements in well-being, health and even career success. . It’s the act of looking inward with the goal of understanding who you are , how you feel and where you want to be. Simply understanding, however, isn’t the end goal of self-reflection.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

  Today I'll share some thoughts on why that is so very important to your ability to meet your goals and get things done.   Check off everything that is leading you towards your goals. If your checked is not greater than your unchecked, fix it tomorrow and see stress diminish. You could even do it now.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

Reference Files: store in a convenient location close to your desk. Work on difficult jobs first, or at a time when you’re at peak performance, saving the less stressful tasks for when you have less energy. Archive Files: store in a filing cabinet or an off-site location.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

  Get an accountability partner or friend that will keep you going towards your goals.    Take Care of Your Physical and Mental Health Your physical and mental well being are crutial to your success.    You are important and your health is too.    Post signs in easy-to-see locations. 

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Comprehensive Course Materials can be used as reference guides and for individual study. Yet they are the foundation upon which our work performance, productivity, relationships and health are built. It is your responsibility to set career goals, to build networks helping you achieve those goals and to reflect a professional image.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

.  1) reference information and an 2) action system.    Reference Systems Your reference system is what you might think of as a traditional paper filing system.    It contains the information that you need to keep for reference, but is not necessarily accessed on a daily basis. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

.  Here are a few tips to get started: Set up a filing system to store and manage your paperwork Your paperwork likely consists of three types of paper:  1) stuff you need to take action on 2) stuff you are saving for reference and 3) stuff that you should have tossed a long time ago, but haven't.    Avoid backlog. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 10, 2010

Imagine finishing all of your urgent tasks each day and having the freedom to accomplish your highest level goals. and how to achieve your most heartfelt goals more effortlessly and in a fraction of the time. Imagine finishing all of your urgent tasks each day and having the freedom to accomplish your highest level goals.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control - Free Yourself from Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed | Main | Check Out This Great Resource for Organizing Tips and Products (and maybe win some stuff too) » Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

  Which activities will make the biggest difference to your ultimate goal?    Know why you are doing what you are doing.   Then Check out: Schedule Your Day to Reflect Goals and Priorities - Part 1 - What Are Your Priorities?  Time can get sucked away from you if you are not careful. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

It's simple to keep my schedule, lists and important health notes in one place.  They can carry the to appointments, allowing their physician to review it & connect symptoms w/factors such as stress/other environmental causes. It syncs automatically on my Droid, so I never have to bring a paper planner or calendar! 

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Allwork

MARCH 29, 2023

The recent Workplace Wellness Survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute ) blames inflation for workers’ poor financial health, as 80% of respondents said that debt and an inability to plan for the future is “ a problem.” They teach employees how to budget, plan, and prepare for anything.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 11, 2010

Now that you’re car is empty, it’s time to stock it and organize it for stress-free travel. By the time you’re done, you want your car totally empty--just like how you received it from the dealer. Here are five easy tips to get you started and to keep your car organized when traveling: 1. Stock the glove box and side pockets with necessities.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

  Here is what some of them said: JaniceSimon Mostly at my desk but feel less stressed when eat lunch away from desk.   There are slews of health studies that agree too.  How Do You De-Stress? Keep reading for more perspective. So I asked my "Tweeps" (friends on Twitter ) what they did. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

  When I asked him about the tiny papers, he said they all represented an item that he needed to take care of.    One of his frustrations was figuring out how to balance all of the important tasks that he had on his plate.   Or, follow us on Twitter !    Or connect on Facebook !

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

Develop a process and strategy for how you will schedule your week, day, hour and you will have less stress worrying about getting things done.    Do you keep paperwork or reference material that you use on a regular basis far from your workspace?    Try it and let me know how it goes!   4. . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I create folders for @action, @waiting for, and then reference folders by subject. People who have hundreds or thousands of emails in their in-boxes (and who have things falling through the cracks or high stress as result) typically use their in-boxes for 2 things for which it doesn't function well: 1. For storage 2. For storage 2.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

when I conduct research, or just come across something I want to reference at a later date. I don't know of another tool that does all of this seamlessly, saving me time, money and stress. When we prioritize things in our lives it helps us achieve the big goal. It is a fantastic online tool to organize your thoughts!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

  Not only has my productivity increased with your strategies, but I have also alleviated quite a bit of stress! One task at a time, getting my full attention -- that was my goal.   Not only has my productivity increased with your strategies, but I have also alleviated quite a bit of stress!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

The Major Meltdown in Time Management - Have You Been Hit? Comments It Everywhere! The Major Meltdown in Time Management - Have You Been Hit? You know, I talk with a lot of people -- in person and online.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

  It is OK to take a walk or participate in another activity to relieve stress.  Take Breaks Some home-based business owners will go the opposite direction where time and self-care are concerned.    Be careful to not drive yourself harder just because you work out of the home.    Balance is the key.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

Cut your major goals into bite-sized pieces. Each small priority or requirement on the way to ultimate goal becomes a mini goal in itself. When receiving a request (from your child's school, from your co-worker, from your significant other) ask yourself if this fits with your overall goals, and who you are right now.

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