Unemployment has now reached 9.5% nationally. There are over 6 million people out of work. It seems that relief is not on the horizon, at least for the time being. These sobering facts can leave employees feeling very unsettled, wondering what will happen in their workplace. Organizations are winding up having to deal with employees […]
Keeping Calm in a Stormy Sea at your Workplace
July 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Posted in Careers· workplace wellness | Tags: ·anxiety·coach·decreased productivity·disengagement·downsizing·EAP·employee performance·engagement·layoffs·stress·survivor employees·unemployment
How Are You Doing With Your Goals?
March 1st, 2009 · No Comments
Hard to believe but we are now entering the third month of the year. The time is going by very quickly. So, how are you doing in your goal progress? Are you moving forward and making progress? Are you using all the available resources to help you move forward? If you’re not, why? This is […]
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How to Find Your Next Career for Those Midlife and Beyond
June 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
We are in the beginning phases of the boomer generation, where the first of those born between 1946 and 1964 are started reaching retirement age this year. The wave will grow big, with 10,000 reaching retirement a day, and the last of them peaking by the year 2030. As it is predicted that 70% of […]
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How Coachable Are You: Questions to Consider When Looking for Hire a Coach
June 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
If you have ever thought about seeking out the services of a coach, there are certain qualities or characteristics you would want to inquire about of that person. For instance, you might want to find out about the person’s certification or schooling, or what their experience has been. You would also want to know if […]
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Never Lose Sight of Your Goals
April 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
In our quest for personal and professional development, it is a necessity to have a goal or the thing we want to attain. A goal is an end that we strive to reach. Goals should be measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound; they should be neither too lofty or too low. Goals give us focus and […]
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