You may have noticed that the conversation has shifted from talking about equality to talking about equity. While equality and equity are similar concepts, they have crucial differences that can impact outcomes. Equality refers to treating everyone the same way, regardless of their differences in background, circumstances, or needs. It aims to ensure that everyone […]
Is it okay to cry at work? Tears are natural and human. While not all of us cry, crying is a normal reaction to increased emotion. This is not a bad thing, and in fact, emotional tears communicate strong feelings and create a sense of vulnerability that improves relationships. While they can be embarrassing, the […]
It’s a new year, but many workers are feeling the same old burnout. Burnout is affecting companies across industries, with workers reporting high levels of burnout. This is concerning because it affects employee retention, productivity, and overall happiness at work and at home. The symptoms of someone suffering from burnout are fatigue, cynicism, and detachment, but […]
It’s the beginning of a new year and we all know that means resolutions. For most of us resolutions are something we set at the end of December and abandon by the end of January. So why bother setting them when we never stick to them? Changing habits is hard, and grand resolutions don’t set […]
While the holiday season is supposed to be a joyous occasion, for many of us it’s become the season of stress. We all have a million things to do, tons of people to see, gifts to buy, and on top that we still have work to do! So how do we not just survive, but […]
What it looks like and how it erodes morale and retention. When you’re struggling with neglect burnout every task feels like a challenge. When setbacks come up, they feel daunting even if it’s a relatively simple fix. Tasks that once felt simple feel much harder and you dread getting out of bed on a workday. […]