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Elevating Employee Well-being: A Monday Mood Makeover

Monday workday blues have been a long-standing challenge, but the rise of Gen Z and TikTok has turned ‘Bare Minimum Monday’s into a viral trend that has caught managers’ attention.  Like the concept of quiet quitting, low performance on Mondays might go unnoticed initially, but as deadlines slip and workloads accumulate, addressing this phenomenon becomes crucial.  The question arises: should …

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Labor Trends Unveiled: A Preview of 2024

As we bid farewell to 2023, many of us wonder what the job market will look like in the early months of 2024.  Unfortunately, we don’t have a crystal ball to predict the future, but we can make some educated guesses based on the current trends and data.  Here are what the experts say are factors that may influence the …

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Beyond The Paycheck: Benefits Matter

Job seekers still have opportunities despite market changes and a slowdown in job creation.  Flexible scheduling and innovative benefits are key attractors.  That’s because pandemic-era professionals got used to managing their home and work responsibilities simultaneously.   We need to recognize that values have changed; people want to “work to live”, not “live to work”. Employers who adapt and offer flexible …

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Skills and Strategies for Becoming a High-EQ Leader 

In a world where headlines are frequently dominated by tales of executives, politicians, and community leaders faltering in their responsibilities to both their organizations and the people they serve, the question arises: what sets apart a steadfast, decisive, and adaptable leader from one who crumbles under the weight of economic, geopolitical, and societal pressures?  Even individuals boasting exceptional intelligence sometimes …

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Mental Health Matters:  Strategies for Workplace Suicide Prevention

A silent struggle often goes unnoticed in workspaces and home offices across America until it’s too late.  That’s why September is Suicide Prevention Month, urging us to shine a spotlight on the pressing issue of mental wellness within the professional community.  Since 2020, nearly half of American workers reported experiencing mental health issues (46%) according to The Standard Insurance Company …