It’s time to put multi-tasking aside and focus on getting a single task done. Today’s post looks at the productivity cost of that task switching that we’re all guilty of. Plus, I provide time management tips to help you get more done, today and every day.
25 easy ways to have fun at work today
January 28 is National Fun At Work Day in the United States. Is it just me or is it a sad commentary on the modern workplace that we need a special day to give us permission to have fun at work? Today, I look at why fun is an essential part of any workplace. And I’ve got 25 ways you can have fun at work today.
Thinking about retiring? Join my free webinar!
As I shared previously, I recently launched a retirement coaching business to help people plan for the non-financial side of retirement. Retirement ranks in the top 10 of most stressful life events, yet many people give very little thought to the emotional and practical side of this phase of life. If you’re newly retired, or […]
International Age Diversity Day – Is your workplace age friendly?
Last week, I gave a presentation on age-friendly workplaces at the ISCEBS Employee Benefits Symposium in Nashville. To celebrate International Age Diversity Day, this post summarizes highlights of the presentation, including strategies to make your workplace age friendly.
More than a boss – Qualities of great leaders
What’s the difference between a boss and a leader? We often use the terms interchangeably but there is a very big difference. Read on to learn why boss and leader are not synonyms. Plus, find out ten essential qualities every great leader should possess.
You need a best friend at work
Do you have a best friend at work? Why does that even matter? Today’s post is about the importance of work relationships. I’ll provide some tips for building good work relationships, and how you can maintain work connections in a remote or hybrid work environment.
Is the 4-day work week here to stay?
The author shares their experience of transitioning to a 4-day work week after 40 years of full-time work, reflecting on global trends around this model. They discuss studies from Iceland and the UK showing improved productivity and worker wellbeing. Despite challenges in implementation, the 4-day week is gaining traction in the evolving work landscape.
Helpful tips for green meetings and events
In recent years, I’ve seen a positive trend at meetings and conferences. Many meeting organizers are prioritizing sustainability and waste reduction. If meeting or conference planning is on your agenda, here are some top tips for green meetings and conferences.
Easy ways to stay energized when working from home
For a lot of people, working from home—at least part of the time—has been the new normal since the pandemic. If that’s the case for you, it’s a good idea to revisit your working habits from time to time. With that in mind, today’s post has eight easy tactics I use to stay energized when working from home.
Retire retirement! Plan your best years now!
It’s ReFired Not Retired Day—a day dedicated to changing the way we think about how we’ll live the last third of our lives. Today, I’ll look at why the time may have come to retire retirement, and focus instead on creating a plan to make the most of our best years.