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Taking a personal health day can help when you're overwhelmed at work. Here are six signs you need a personal health day and some suggestions for how to enjoy it.
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Feeling anxious or guilty about taking a day off from work? Read on as to why you should take a personal day.
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What to Do on Your Last Day at a Job
3/20/2017
Your last day on the job is likely to be a hectic one and—for better or worse—it's probably going to be one full of emotions. Here's how to navigate your last day on the job with ease. -
There’s no shame in asking for a mental health day, but how do you go about asking your boss for this much-needed pause? Here are a few tips that will help you get the time you need.
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With the surging popularity of video interviews, in-person interview skills have gotten a little rusty. Here are a few major differences between prepping for an interview face-to-face versus one over Zoom.
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Americans need to start figuring out how to relax when they can’t take a vacation. Whatever the reasons, if you're one of the millions of Americans who can’t take a vacation, here’s how you can relax with the time you have.
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While keeping your personal issues separated from your work life is an important step toward being a true professional, there are times when the two are bound to intertwine.
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You have figured out how to work fully remote—but now you are being asked to return to the office a few days a week. How can you connect with your boss in a hybrid environment that tries to keep the best of both worlds?
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If you’re asked to choose between interviewing in person or virtually, what should you say? What factors should you consider? Spoiler alert: Sometimes Zoom is the right answer.
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We all want to make a great first impression at a new job, especially when it's our first profession position. Read on for some tips to feel confident while putting your best foot forward.
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Whether it be an overly chatty coworker’s failure to pick up on social cues and stop talking, an inconsiderate peer playing music with the volume way too loud for a professional setting, or an obnoxious business associate pushing the limits of your patience with their bad behavior—the fact remain...
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If guilt-ridden angst about taking your allotted leave sounds familiar, it's time to change your way of thinking.
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Pros and Cons of Unlimited PTO
9/13/2017
Is unlimited personal time off too good to be true? Read our take and learn the pros and cons of unlimited PTO. -
In today’s always-on, notification-driven world, it’s all too common to feel like you’ve spent your entire work day dealing with major and minor crises out of your control—and not accomplishing anything that helps you get ahead. Too many days like this will quickly lead to feeling overwhelmed, an...
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Ways to Make Your Commute Fly By
9/5/2018
The average one-way commute in the D.C. metro area is 34.4 minutes long, according to U.S. Census data released in December 2017. Multiply that by five days a week, 52 weeks a year—give or take a few days off—and you're spending about 12 days a year on your daily drive. Ouch. But there are multip... -
Sometimes the unexpected happens, and you'll need to handle a personal crisis while at work. Here are some tips to help you navigate a personal crisis on the job.
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Employees need to bond, even remotely
1/26/2021
Despite its perks, remote work can be isolating. One of the many challenges of managing a remote team is that the typical day-to-day interactions can’t be replicated virtually. -
How to Not Bring Work Home With You
10/10/2018
Work consumes a significant part of the day, and it can be difficult to completely disengage. There’s always one more task to complete or issue left unresolved. Need help leaving work at work? Consider the following tips. -
As a part of the recognition of the 2020 Star Nurses finalists we will spotlight nurses through the end of summer. Check back each week for more spotlights from our 92 Star Nurses.
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Americans work more hours annually than any of their Western peers. Rather than a 4-day week, world-leading Advisory firm Edgecumbe suggests that Job Crafting may offer an answer to the wellbeing dilemma. Job Crafting describes the process in which workers take proactive steps to redesign and per...