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…
Read MoreWhen February rolls around, some of us fist pump the air. “Yay! A whole month with my resolution.” Others (a larger amount, by the way) think, “Ugh. I have already failed.” Here’s the thing: February is a great time to reboot your resolution. In fact, ANY TIME is a great time. There is nothing magical…
Read MoreWinter 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…
Read MoreHeaded out for a jog? Skip the stretch. So, you’re all suited up to hit the pavement for your morning run. But before you start stretching out, you may want to think twice. Preliminary stretching may not be necessary, particularly the kind of “static stretching” that most joggers engage in before their run. A more…
Read MoreDisability is hardly ever predictable. Accidents happen, and conditions can arise or worsen at any time. The professional world doesn’t stop spinning, waiting for people with disabilities to adapt to a new lifestyle. However, it’s certainly possible for employers to support potential and current employees when navigating disabilities. Employers can close the disability inclusion…
Read MoreI have to be honest… until recently, breathing just wasn’t on my radar. I’ve always been breathing (obviously), and as a mindfulness meditation practitioner and certified teacher, I’ve spent plenty of time watching my breath. I just never thought much about the physiology of whether I was breathing correctly or not. So, while I spend…
Read MoreIf you’re age 40 or 50, you may begin to hear the concept of “multistage life” replacing “retirement.” Let’s face it, with rapidly increasing life expectancy rates, retiring near age-65 could become an old school notion. Look at what’s happening today in the U.S. labor force. Between now and 2030, only one age group…
Read MoreFeed a cold and starve a fever? Or is it feed a fever and starve a cold? The old adage dates back to the 1500s when it was believed that feeding helped warm a body up, and therefore beat a cold; and starving deprived the body of energy, therefore helping it cool and stop a fever. It’s…
Read MoreIf successful business owners can agree on one common factor for growing a company, it would be having an efficient and strong team. Other resources like capital can be more easily obtained with a team that shares a mission, vision, and passion to kickstart a firm together. Nothing we do is more important than hiring…
Read MoreWhile your body may be different from someone else’s, one thing you have in common with the rest of the world is the need to exercise and stay active. The good news is that there are many different ways to stay fit, regardless of your body or situation, and you don’t necessarily need to go…
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