No one needs me to tell them that the past few days, weeks, months, and years have been challenging. On a personal, professional, local, national, and global level, it seems as though each day welcomes us with more devastating news and tumultuous situations. It’s critical for employers to realize that employees are overly affected by what’s happening in the world and need support from their employers.

With the holiday season in full swing, you may be finding it difficult to stay focused and motivated at work. The signs of burnout are easy to ignore, but also are easy to prevent.  The trick is to catch the warning signs early. Check out our infographic for work survival tips to get you through the holiday season and avoid burnout.

Okay, I know what you are going to say, “Have fun at work?  This must be a joke?” but no, this isn’t a tag line just to get some quick click views.  You really can have fun at work and enjoy what you do if you follow these easy steps.

When leaving your current job you want to be sure you end things on a positive note. After submitting your two-weeks’ notice in person, it’s suggested you write a resignation email formally informing your employer and/or HR of your intentions to leave. To avoid any awkwardness when quitting, follow these tips to help you get started when writing a professional resignation email.

Although the official start of summer is one week away, most of us have already started thinking about summer vacation plans.  As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it becomes easier and easier to find our minds straying to thoughts of plans to get away from work.  Thinking of days on the beach can keep us from concentrating on work goals and responsibilities, so it is even more important that we make a conscious effort to focus on staying productive.  Here are a few tips to help you keep your head in the game so that when you do take a vacation, you feel good about leaving your work behind you.       

Don’t let the performance review become a dreaded experience, instead adjust your thinking a little and consider this an opportunity to honestly reflect on your work. What does this reflection look like? Likely, it will be slightly different for each person but generally speaking, anybody can follow this easy self-evaluation process that involves an ongoing cycle of inquiry and reflection.

Losing your job is tough. No matter the circumstances, it is a major life change that can take an emotional and financial toll on yourself. There are many reasons and factors as to why you may have lost your job. For example, your company may have downsized, your position could have been eliminated, a budget cut could have led to massive lay-offs, or termination may have occurred. Regardless of the reason, the aftershock of this event may make you feel like your world has been flipped upside down.

There’s nothing worse than feeling disheveled and stressed in the office. It’s easy to get distracted, lose track of deadlines, or forget a task or project. Low levels of productivity affect not just you, but also the organization. On the bright side, technology has permitted us to improve our focus and productivity throughout the workday. With the right digital tools, you can get your work done faster, more organized, and stress-free. Below are seven free, cutting-edge apps that will help you track time, collaborate effortlessly, and create systematized to-do lists.

The first fifteen minutes of your morning can have a major impact on the rest of your day. Similarly, the last fifteen minutes of your day can affect your performance the next morning. By following these 9 helpful tips, you can ensure that you complete your to-do list with an ambitious attitude and finish your day satisfied and relieved that you accomplished all your goals.

The American workweek can easily span upwards of 50 hours. Working this much can not only put people’s health at risk, but it can also be detrimental to productivity and quality of work. A lot of people think that if you put in more hours, you will be more productive – which is true some of the time, but research also shows that working straight through without breaks can lead to burnout.