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Got the Workday Blues?

Got the Workday Blues?(0)

October 6, 2008

As the temperatures cool down and become comfortable, we all want to get outside before the freeze settles in. But for many of us, that’s not an option during the workday.
It’s only natural to feel a little down about being stuck inside all day when the weather is so nice outside, says Julia Kennedy, career [...]

Got the Workday Blues?
Office Ergonomics: Tips for Preventing Pains and Strains

Office Ergonomics: Tips for Preventing Pains and Strains

Is your job causing you pain? Maybe it’s not the work itself but your office environment. While you’re hard at work burning the midnight oil, poor daily habits may be taking a serious toll on your well-being.
Workplace injuries, including musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), such as tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome are often painful reminders of the [...]

Don’t just say no

Don’t just say no

By Bob Brady for HR Daily Advisor
I was recently asked how to deal with “negativity,” specifically, employees who can see only the dark side, people for whom the glass is always half empty. My first thought was, “Are you talking about me?”
Negativity is one of my bad natural tendencies. Left to my own devices, I [...]