Pick up the Slack for an Employee Who is Ill

Productivity

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020

Pick up the Slack for an Employee Who is Ill

According to the CDC, “productivity losses related to personal and family health problems cost U.S. employers $1,685 per employee per year.” Considering that we’re all human beings who are susceptible to some sort of illness, whether if it’s the flu, COVID-19, or cancer, this should undoubtedly be on the top of your mind. But what […]

How to Balance Helping Others With Getting Stuff Done

Productivity

Saturday, May 25th, 2019

How to Balance Helping Others With Getting Stuff Done

Whether you’re helping a co-worker, volunteering, or lending your best friend a hand, helping others with their projects feels pretty amazing. That’s because when you donate to a charity, for example, the mesolimbic system of the brain — which is responsible for feelings of reward — is triggered. Your brain also releases feel-good chemicals that […]

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