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A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that adults who sat for 11 or more hours per day had a 40 percent higher chance of dying prematurely over the next 3 years compared with those who sat for fewer than 4 hours per day. University of Sydney researchers reviewed the habits […]
Yesterday we looked at some highlights from a survey conducted by Quantum Workplace and Fuel50 concerning how many highly disengaged employees don’t receive enough coaching from their boss. Today we’ll look at an infographic on that topic.
On March 6, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX) released long-awaited proposed legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through a budget process known as reconciliation—a process that allows legislation to be passed with a simple majority in the Senate. The legislation is part of House Republicans’ American […]
[The four stress reduction tips in Part 1 of this article may be found in yesterday’s Advisor. ]Here are some additional things you can do to develop a stress-free company culture.
Those challenges included recognition that a large percentage of industry leaders would be retiring within a few years, and that regulatory and infrastructure requirements were changing rapidly, reports Korn/Ferry International (www.kornferry.com), a provider of talent management solutions. In partnership with Korn/Ferry, OGE (www.oge.com) developed the Coaching for Effectiveness and Foundations of Leadership programs. Offered to […]
So you have great content for your training session, but how’s your delivery? Bob Pike, a well-known motivational speaker in the training profession, presented seven strategies for designing and delivering training that makes the difference between being effective and being a dud. Here are the essential tidbits I took from Pike’s presentation at a recent […]
“Major depression is one of the most common conditions in this country. Estimates are 10 percent of men and up to 25 percent of women will have at least one episode of major depression over their lifespan. That involves depressed mood, lack of interest, lack of enjoyment in usual activities, and a variety of other […]
If finding a new job in 2016 is among your New Year’s resolutions, new research from CareerBuilder could provide some guidance about where to start. In partnership with Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI), CareerBuilder compiled a list of the hottest in-demand jobs for 2016.
An incentive program can be a great way to motivate employees and help the organization achieve its goals. But it doesn’t come without potential pitfalls.
by Christopher J. Pyles The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been celebrating its own birthday this year, marking its 50th anniversary. In August, the EEOC published “American Experiences Versus American Expectations,” a report documenting changes in employee demographics since 1965 and using data through 2013 as an update to a 1977 report titled “Black […]