At the end of the day, life is all about balance. Even when it comes to a work environment, balance aids in boosting productivity and employee engagement, and contributes to an overall positive dynamic.
Sometimes things get busy though, so it’s hard to keep track. Not to worry, as you can implement some of the following tips as soon as today!
· Take note of employees that might be working longer days than others
· Enforce regular breaks for all staff
· Avoid having employees work through lunch—even if they have food at their desk, it’s important to take a moment and recharge in the middle of the day.
Depending on your day-to-day operations, you might have more specific goals in mind. The main thing is that you’re providing reasonable accommodations for all your employees to perform at their best.
Questions for leaders
1.What are some things you do to ensure balance in the workplace?
2.What are some new techniques you might consider for your own staff?
Registration opens soon for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program.
We all know It’s much easier to engage with something that feels fulfilling rather than completing a mundane means to an end. That’s why it’s so important to forge your own path and follow your heart instead of meeting society’s expectations of what you should be doing.
Life isn’t just about work; you need to focus on what lifts you up too. Even if you love what you do, you aren’t going to be feeling 100% all of the time, and that’s totally normal.
Try to focus on what things you can do that bring you joy and work them into your routine. If you work late nights or weekends, maybe you have time in the morning for yoga or a walk—or even something more indulgent like a pedicure or massage!
If you love catching up with friends, reach out to someone who might have a similar schedule to you and share a quick conversation over a cup of coffee before you start your day. You could even start working with a personal coach to really ramp up your feel-good formula!
Whatever it is that sparks joy, bring more of it into your life in whatever way works best for you.
Registration is now open for the PowerLEAD Development Training Program. This program supports leaders to increase leadership effectiveness and success in their role.
Are you often overcome with negative thoughts and feelings? Are stress and anxiety sabotaging your performance at work? Mental fitness training can shift your mindset from negative to positive and improve your performance, wellness, and relationships.
Certain levels of stress can be healthy and move things in the direction they need to go. Other times, extreme levels of stress can be detrimental to your health and well-being.
We live in a very fast-moving world, and if you work in the service industry, it might feel like you’re never going to be fully caught up. If you want to set yourself up for success, it’s important to learn helpful stress-management skills.
To protect your well-being, consider the following anytime you’re feeling overwhelmed:
Focus on the task at hand—conserve your energy for what can be done now and try not to worry about what is out of your control, or future problems you have yet to deal with.
Self-awareness is key—the most effective way to improve your coping habits is to be transparent and honest with yourself. Evaluate your productivity and try to identify things that could be using up too much of your valuable time.
Speak with a coach or participate in a leadership development program
Registration is now open for the PowerLEAD Development Training Program. This program supports leaders to increase leadership effectiveness and success in their role.
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Your organization may be eligible for up to two-thirds of the training cost through the Canada Job Grant program.
We can’t always expect to understand what people are thinking or experiencing, but it certainly helps to try. When you’re able to express greater levels of empathy, it cultivates a deeper sense of trust within your team. People are much more likely to engage with those they feel more comfortable with, and it leads to improved teamwork and collaboration.
Aside from that, empathy helps you form more well-rounded business strategies. You can’t expect to have any idea what kind of products or services to provide if you aren’t in touch with the needs of your customers. When you and your employees have a more united understanding of empathy and how to apply it in the workplace, everyone benefits from it.
To get your team on the right track for 2023, registration is now open for the foundational 6-week Positive Intelligence® Business Training Program. This program enables teams to maximize both performance and well-being simultaneously by focusing on the root-level muscles that impact both.
What do you hope to be different for yourself this year? Do you want more happiness despite the challenges that are going on in your life? Do you want better and more fulfilling relationships? Or do you want to increase your performance with joy and ease in the year ahead? You can absolutely have all of this in your life.
Consider increasing your mental fitness through Positive Intelligence®.
Registration is now open for the next 6-week Positive Intelligence® Mental Fitness Foundation program starting February 11.
We all know how important communication is, so why don’t more people place that same level of importance on relationships? If you want to make a real impact, you need to do more than simply get a message across.
Understanding how to cultivate and maintain relationships within teams is crucial to the success of any business organization. So, it’s important that you give your employees the tools they need to show up as their best selves when they work for you. Improving relationships at work naturally puts people in a better position to succeed in other areas of their lives and often leads to heightened confidence and a stronger sense of self.
To get your team on the right track for 2023, registration is now open for the foundational 6-week Positive Intelligence® Business Training Program. In fact, 83% of participants reported improved self-confidence and 85% reported a significant increase in happiness.
For most employees, if you ask them to describe the last time they engaged in self-care, chances are they won’t be talking about a moment at work. Rather, time outside of work is much more likely to be associated with self-care and rejuvenating routines. However, times are changing, and companies are becoming more aware of their employees’ needs. It’s no secret that you work better when you feel more appreciated, so what better way to reach your employees than by helping them feel their best?
As a leader, it’s important to be aware of work culture and where things might need adjustments. At the end of the day, you’re creating an environment in which you expect people to spend the majority of their waking hours. Even if you manage a team remotely, you’re expecting them to pay attention and engage with their work in a meaningful way. The best way to begin is by evaluating your current work culture and figuring out where you can implement self-care practices for your employees.
Keep reading for some quick tips on creating a work culture that places a priority on self-care.
· Regular breaks: when employees feel tethered to their desks all day, it’s much more likely that they will engage in distracting, non-work-related activities.
· Get outside: Whether you are working remotely or in person, make sure everyone has an opportunity in their day to take a reprieve outdoors. This is especially important during the months when you experience better weather!
· Offer flexibility: If someone needs to come into work later but they’re willing to stay later, or come in earlier and leave earlier, try to accommodate them when it doesn’t interfere with the company’s needs. It might be a small gesture to you, but it will mean a lot to your employee and translate into their productivity. Similarly, if someone needs to take a longer lunch break to go to an appointment or something else, try to be flexible wherever it won’t affect you.
· Benefits that focus on self-care: If you can, try to give your employees perks that focus on self-care and mental health. Gym discounts and other perks can even attract candidates with the mindset you’re looking for.
The Bottom Line
At the end of the day, leaders are responsible for creating a work environment that supports the immediate needs of all staff members. Even if you don’t have any self-care-focused initiatives in place right now, there’s no better time to get started.
If you’re unsure of where to begin, reach out to your employees for feedback, you’ll be surprised how far your recognition of their needs will go. You might notice improved engagement right after you start to show an interest in their mental health and day-to-day experience.
Questions for leaders
1. What are you currently doing to promote self-care in the workplace?
2. If you had to guess, do you think your employees feel like they have a good work/life balance and enough time for self-care?
Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program, starting January 25, 2023.
Sometimes, you just have to keep it moving, and that couldn’t be truer when it comes to your mind and body connection.
Did you know that you can fuel your creative juices by moving around? Sometimes if you’re feeling stuck in a creative slump, or just in a typical old rut, all it takes is moving your body to get back to feeling engaged.
Whether you’re managing a team, working solo, or are part of a larger group, it’s important that everyone gets an opportunity to move throughout the day.
Questions for leaders
1.Do your employees have the opportunity to take short breaks and move around throughout their day?
2.Do you currently take time throughout your workday to decompress and regroup?
Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program, starting January 25, 2023.
Humans are social creatures by nature, and it’s much easier to feel motivated when there is a shared sense of productive energy. If you’re thinking about ways to boost company morale and improve employee engagement, you might benefit from implementing team-building activities.
· Team-building activities you can start with your employees as soon as today:
· Host a meeting outside with your employees to go over team goals.
· Create focus groups for specific projects to foster collaboration .
· Take a day off from work and get active with your staff—many employees report company outings for yoga, axe-throwing, charity runs, and other physical activities.
Question for leaders
1. Does your company offer any kind of events or activities that employees can engage in together?
Registration is now open for our next Great Engagement: Engage and Mobilize Employees Training Program, starting January 25, 2023.
