It’s that “special” time of year again…when many HR Managers, CEOs, and CFOs receive a call from their broker confirming a rate increase for their employee benefit plan. Employers and brokers alike roll up their sleeves to begin the task of reviewing benefits – looking for creative ways to keep up with the ever-increasing cost of health care. With employee retention in mind, I offer […]
Read MoreOver the years, I have had countless discussions with business leaders and CEO’s who have asked me how to improve their workplace culture or increase employee morale. What comes to mind as I begin to ask questions about their workforce is, what is the “energy” of the workforce? I’m not talking about the metrics and data that can be documented on a spreadsheet, like turnover, […]
Read MoreBefore you ask, no, I don’t mean electrically. We’re not trying to prevent a build-up of static here, even if shocking everything you touch is incredibly annoying. The type of grounding we’re talking about is spiritual grounding. Running a business can be incredibly stressful – it comes with the job. Depending on your occupation, you likely experience stress at least occasionally. Some people thrive under […]
Read MoreStudies show that practicing gratitude changes how your brain functions. It even lowers depression levels for those who suffer from chronic depression. But it does take practice; it’s especially difficult to be thankful when things get overwhelming and times are stressful. When things are going wrong is when we most need a gratitude boost. Making a gratitude jar can help. Include the family. Write thankful […]
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