We believe we are better than average workers because we humans overestimate our abilities relative to other people. We overestimate our many things, including our work performance. And we likely surround ourselves with co-workers who pose no threat to our self-concept. If you want to improve at work, listen to those that can provide you critical feedback.
Read MoreHow many workers spend over 40 hours at work each week? Over 90 percent. That certainly provides enough time to implement company health challenges, which can improve your lifestyle habits and health behaviors. And with a group of motivated co-workers at hand, you have a built-in support and motivational community for the picking.
Read MoreWhen you ask the interviewer questions you are showing a level of seriousness about the job you are applying for. It let’s interviewers know they need to sell themselves as much as you are selling your self.
Read MoreA great workplace likely has the ability to cross all generational lines and prove that all generations search for the same thing at work: A friendly, fun, ethical workplace where people are proud to work.
Read MoreSome work qualifications listed in job postings may be over-rated. Actually, some work qualifications may be darn right silly, especially when you look around and see the number of successful people who lack these qualifications and excel at their jobs nonetheless.
Read MoreEvery population fights some type of stereotype, myth, or misinformation, and people with disabilities are no exception. Do you believe any disability stereotypes? You might be surprised.
Read MoreWhat’s the most common U.S. work-related Illness? It may surprise you to learn it is hearing loss. The number of occupations that expose workers to dangerous levels of noise is quite large. It is believed to be around 22 million.
Read MoreA new report categorizes how different personality types react in severity to various forms of occupational stress.
Read MoreThe purpose of ADA is to guarantee that those with disabilities experience the same rights as everyone else. However, many of the details of the law are confusing. Here we answer some of the ADA’s FAQs.
Read MoreHave you ever thought about whether you are a great employee? What did you decide? What is your true value to the company? What do the managers think of you? Every employer has a list of great employees. It may not be written down, but it exists. Are you on this list? Here are a few traits of great employees.
Read MoreRecent research findings between money and happiness appears to run counter to the many decades of research that show a poor relationship between money and happiness. So can money buy happiness? This research points to the fact that it can to a certain extent.
Read MoreIf work wasn’t forty hours a week or more, we could easily justify not worrying about health at work. But we spend so much time working that it is important to incorporate these simple activities into your daily routine in order to improve your health.
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