How To Survive the Year 2030

The year 2030 isn’t that far away. And when it arrives, the world will be very different and each of us will have changed, too.   Over the past decade, many global research and governmental organizations have chosen the year 2030 as a benchmark for measuring changes in our quality of life and health standards.…

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The One Beer a Day Experiment

I enjoy having a beer with dinner nearly every evening. Sometimes a glass of wine, but far more often, a single good beer. It’s something I’ve enjoyed for years. I knew moderate drinking had some health benefits. And with so many craft brews on the market now, there is always a new beer to try.…

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How Are Office Tech and Digitalization Helping Employees with Disabilities?

Adapting to life with an unexpected disability takes time. It’s likely that certain adjustments will be required to help you regain a sense of “normalcy” in your daily life, but it’s still possible to find joy, fulfillment, and purpose.   And, yes, that also means finding success and value in your career. Indeed, thanks to…

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Showcase Your Inclusivity: Attracting New Hires With Disabilities

By Jesse Clark of Soulful Travel With competition for workers still high, employers need to take into consideration all possible candidates when recruiting new hires. Here we discusses how employers can make their workplace more inclusive and inviting for persons with disabilities.   Inclusive Language in Job Descriptions It is important to consider using language…

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Advocating for Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations in the Workplace

It’s one thing to say that you are on board with the idea of promoting diversity, inclusion, and accommodations in the workplace. It’s another thing entirely to successfully advocate for these things.   Here’s something to think about: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that approximately 25% of all U.S. adults live with…

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Spring Forward? Five Ways to Update Your Routine When You’re Losing an Hour Of Sleep

Most of us relish the extra evening hour that comes with Daylight Savings Time, but losing that hour can come with schedule consequences…and even health consequences. In fact, Daylight Savings Time has been linked to increased heart attacks, and another study found that fatal car accidents increased the Monday after the Daylight Savings Time switch. So besides taking…

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How to Streamline HR Processes to Improve Employee Experience

Leading a dynamic HR department requires managing employee expectations and senior leaders’ expectations while adhering to legal standards for hiring and managing staff.   You can accomplish more when you improve the efficiency of HR processes. As a result, you’ll have more time to support your workers and provide a better working environment.   How…

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How Fertility Support in the Workplace Benefits Your Company

We’ve come a long way as a society in creating a more accepting workplace, and one of the ways your company can help is by providing fertility support.   No Longer Taboo   For years there has been a stigma associated with reproductive health, and many employees are concerned that pregnancy, miscarriage, menopause or infertility…

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Avoiding Winter Employee Burnout

Winter is still in full-swing, which has many people excited to either hit the slopes or hunker down for the next few months. While the dead of winter is a great time for reflection, it can also lead to burnout for even the most productive employees. Between the cold weather, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and short…

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Is Getting To Sleep A Nightmare? Tips to Help You Cope

At least 70% of American adults say they lose sleep at least one night a month, with 11% reporting that it happens every night. And that can lead to decreased productivity, along with an increased risk for disease. Of course, most of us yearn to just fall asleep with no problem, but sometimes that’s easier…

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Advocating for Vision-based Disability Accommodations in the Office

Billions of people live with vision loss and impairments, including colorblindness, glaucoma, cataracts, blurred vision, and other visual impairments impacting their lives. Work, in particular, can be a struggle, especially when employers aren’t supportive.   The best solution to the workplace struggles of those living with a disability is choosing an employer that genuinely cares…

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Why Accidents Happen in Slow Motion

How brain chemistry and terror slow time down.   Maybe it’s happened to you. You trip on a stair, begin to fall, and suddenly, everything slows down. Your coffee cup floats away. The ground rises slowly. A friend watches you in alarm. Your arm reaches out to brace yourself. It feels like many seconds have…

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