Workplace Wellbeing
This blog is for job seekers, employed people and organizations who want to learn more about how to improve workplace well-being. Workplace well-being is more than yoga or mindfulness. It involves accessibility, flexibility, balance, boundaries and much more. Each bi-weekly post will focus on one aspect and will include links to other sources, which will also be posted here.
WHY WELL-BEING IN THE WORKPLACE MATTERS
The research is clear. Stress and mental health issues are on the rise. Chronic disease rates are on the rise. With a growing aging population, many workers are caregivers for their elderly parents.
Job Search
Job seekers will find tips on effective job search strategies to land their next role. Each blog post will focus in-depth on one aspect of the job search such as initial stages to post offer. The posts will be bi-weekly and will include links to research and podcast and book recommendations, which will also be available on the FAQ and resource page.
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SPRING CLEAN YOUR JOB SEARCH: 3 WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR SEARCH
: SPRING CLEAN YOUR JOB SEARCH: 3 WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR SEARCHThe year is almost halfway over. The sun is shining, flowers are blooming and birds are chirping. You’ve probably heard about spring cleaning your home. Did you know that spring is also the perfect time to spruce up your job search? It’s true! The second quarter (April, May and June) is often peak hiring season… read more
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DIGITAL DETOX: 3 STEPS TO UNPLUG AND GET MORE SLEEP
: DIGITAL DETOX: 3 STEPS TO UNPLUG AND GET MORE SLEEPHave you ever wondered if you need to unplug from your smartphone? Take a look at your most recent screentime report. Late in 2025, I was shocked to see the number. I spent an average of 8 hours on my phone! We spend an average of 4 hours and 39 minutes on our devices. Pre-pandemic,… read more
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3 Effective Ways to SUPPORT Rare Disease at Work
: 3 Effective Ways to SUPPORT Rare Disease at WorkSupporting Employees on Rare Disease Day and Beyond Rare diseases affect millions of people worldwide, yet understanding and managing them in the workplace can be challenging. With Rare Disease Day observed annually on the last day of February, it’s important to raise awareness and support those living with rare conditions. Why should organizations show support?… read more
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3 Ways Three-Day Weekends Boost Productivity and Well-being
: 3 Ways Three-Day Weekends Boost Productivity and Well-beingImagine if you took three day weekends more often beyond the 8 long weekends for federal holidays. Most Americans think it’s impossible. We’re programmed with the “Puritan work ethic” to work long hours and take few vacations. We don’t believe working less days can increase productivity. However, after our President’s Day off today, this is… read more
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Swipe Right on Your Career: How Job Searching Mirrors Dating
: Swipe Right on Your Career: How Job Searching Mirrors DatingSEARCHING FOR A JOB OR SEARCHING FOR LOVE ONLINE – iT’S ALL THE SAME Valentine’s Day season is filled with hearts, chocolate, and conversations about love. But if you’re currently job searching, you might be noticing an unexpected parallel: finding a job today feels a lot like online dating. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it… read more
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Go Red: Empowering Women’s Heart Health at Work
: Go Red: Empowering Women’s Heart Health at WorkSupporting Women to Thrive in Healthy Work Environments When we think about heart health, we often picture exercise and diet, but did you know your workplace can play a major role in how well your heart functions? For women, heart disease remains the leading cause of death, and both job search stress and everyday workplace… read more
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Why Motivation Drops End of January and How to Overcome It
: Why Motivation Drops End of January and How to Overcome ItEnd of January is upon us. Raise your hand if you already broke your New Year’s Resolution. Maybe you started off eating no sugar and then ate leftover Christmas cookies like me. Or maybe you swore you would get more sleep and then started sleeping less than 7 hours again. Please tell me I’m not… read more
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How a Morning Routine Can Help You Find a Job
: How a Morning Routine Can Help You Find a JobMORNING ROUTINE DURING THE JOB SEARCH Picture this. It’s early morning. Still dark at 5 a.m. The time you used to get up when you were working. Back then, you were excited to get up so early as part of your morning routine. Many top executives started their day as early as 4 a.m. You… read more
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Workplace Advocacy Empowers Employees
: Workplace Advocacy Empowers EmployeesHow self advocacy, group advocacy and organizational advocacy works for employees and employers Workplace advocacy is best defined as standing up for employees’ rights and ensuring fairness at work. Such advocacy empowers employees by ensuring your rights and needs are recognized, respected, and met. A workplace advocate mediates conflict and serves as a catalyst for… read more
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Mastering Workplace Well-being and Wellness for Enhanced Productivity
: Mastering Workplace Well-being and Wellness for Enhanced ProductivityGoing beyond yoga and mindfulness Well being in the workplace has become a hot topic and trend since the pandemic. When people hear the terms workplace wellbeing or workplace wellness, they typically associate it with yoga, mindfulness or meditation. While essential to overall wellness, wellbeing at work involves a person’s mental state and physical state… read more
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Strategic Job Searching Tips for Patients and Caregivers
: Strategic Job Searching Tips for Patients and CaregiversUNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRE STRATEGY Today, job searching can be a daunting task. It’s even more complicated for job seekers living with chronic pain, chronic illness, disabilities or caregivers. These life circumstances require a more strategic approach to the job search. “Take any job” and “apply everywhere” like shooting darts is the typical job search strategy.… read more