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Refresh, Recharge, Refocus: The Importance of Work Breaks
In today’s fast-paced and productivity-driven world, people often overlook the importance of taking breaks and resting while striving for professional success. However, it’s a common misconception that breaks and rest are signs of laziness. In fact, they are essential components for maintaining sustained productivity, fostering creativity, and promoting overall well-being. Understanding the Value of Breaks:…
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The impact of a post-Roe America and how it affects businesses and employees
With the new ruling from the Supreme Court essentially overturning Roe v. Wade, access to safe and legal abortion has become much more complicated. Given this change, what role should employers play in response?
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Change is everywhere, change is hard
Change is inevitable. We live in a world where change is a constant for nearly everyone. Even considering the last two years in a pandemic, everyone in the world has had to deal with a completely new and changing world. Maintaining a positive mindset and focus is challenging when normal day-to-day activities are interrupted, and…
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5 concrete actions your organization can do to develop a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ employees
The Resources Group provides five concrete actions you can take to help your organization develop a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ employees. As consultants, TRG partners with companies to create a workplace culture that allows employees to reach their full potential.
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Company culture is what truly drives mentorship programs
There’s no doubt mentorship can be invaluable for the mentee and mentor. It also can be an integral part of employee engagement, talent development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. In fact, 71 percent of people with a mentor say their company provides them with good opportunities to advance in their career, compared with…
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Do you need a mentor, sponsor, or coach?
It’s a new year, and everyone is back to work and a new slate of work and possibilities for the year are getting kicked off. It’s probably an understatement to say that a lot is going on in January. Despite the beginning of the year rush, January is Mentorship Month, and what better time to…
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How can companies stand out in the changing job market?
There’s no doubt the job market is hot right now. Recruitment has been inundated with job openings. Workers are quitting in what’s been called the “Great Resignation.” And overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected our society and how we look at our jobs. This combination has turned the job market on its head, empowering…
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Return to work: What should your workplace position be on vaccination requirements?
The last year-plus has left us all with more questions than answers. There has been a patchwork of coronavirus guidelines and a vaccine rollout that varies significantly throughout the country. And as COVID-related restrictions start to get lifted and cases continue to decline, businesses are scrambling to figure out what the “new normal” is for…
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Checking in on your team’s mental health
As we inch toward a new normal, it is essential to keep the mental health of our teams as one of the main focuses for leaders in 2021 and beyond. This transition requires implementing the necessary skills to adequately oversee employees who may be facing mental health issues.
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Celebrate the small wins at work
Why you should celebrate the small stuff? When it comes to motivating employees, you don’t have to wait until you reach major achievements or milestones to recognize their progress. Taking time to celebrate the small wins can make a big difference, especially during challenging times. This not only helps employees see the value of their…