Small businesses are especially vulnerable during this latest public health crisis. Supply chain issues, voluntary social distancing by customers, fear among employees about short term layoffs (not to mention their own health concerns) and financial management are just a few of the challenges that face the small business owner. Circumstances like these, however, also provide […]
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Health & Fitness: 5 Ideas to Generate Some Extra Income in Your Spare Time
Let’s face it—not all of us do jobs we absolutely love. Many of us will have passions and interests that don’t relate to our work, but we will find time to do them anyway. So, why not take it one step further? If you are a big fan of sports or health and fitness, for […]
5 Great Ways to Avoid Small Business Burnout
Many entrepreneurs have a similar story. A dream that they just couldn’t shake. The idea that they could succeed and create a business, to build something based on your talents and experiences. To know what you can do, and that you can succeed. But the dream and reality collide when you’re working 12+ hour days, […]
4 Simple Ways to Capitalize on Fitness in the Age of the Influencer
Fitness influencers are everywhere these days, and for good reason. Marketers are spending between $1,000 and $10,000 a year on influencer marketing, which means that the field is yours for the taking. Do you want to start making a living off of your workout routine? Then why not take to social media and see if […]
5 Mindful Wellness Tips to Increase Your Work Productivity
As technology increases and we have instant access to virtually anything we want to know about, it’s becoming more important to establish ways to tame your mind and help yourself stay focused. In a busy world, where we all are trying to work and survive, we need healthy routines to help us manage stress and […]
Opioids and the American Workplace
Opioids are a growing concern in the U.S.—2 in 3 HR professionals say their workplace has been or will be impacted by prescription drug abuse. The opioid crisis has reached, and passed, the point where employers and policymakers must take responsibility and involve themselves. Prescription drug abuse is a huge contributing factor in this epidemic, […]
Jobs Are Overwhelming Employees’ Health
The idea of finding a job that is not only rewarding but values your life is more out of reach than some might think. There are countless jobs out there putting employees at risk in many ways. As we were all reminded by the Chernobyl miniseries on TV, you might think your job is perfectly […]
Want to Be More Productive? Prioritize Your Health
Every entrepreneur and small business owner is constantly on the lookout for ways to increase their productivity. They invest in the latest gadgets, hoping they can clear out their daily emails a little bit faster, they look at the management apps they use and cycle through new options periodically, and even turn a critical eye […]
6 Office Ergonomics Tips to Help Your Staff Avoid Fatigue
On the job, injuries are common in every profession, whether you are stationed inside a warehouse, construction setting, or office. The injuries that an office worker may experience are often slowly progressive and are usually associated with fatigue on both physical and mental levels. Here are six ergonomics tips that you can relay to your […]
Work Fatigue: An Infographic
The psychology of work fatigue goes deeper than just feeling tired after you clock out. While scientists aren’t sure what the cause of work fatigue is, its effects permeate into nearly every area of our life leaving us both mentally and physically exhausted. Fatigue can be a subtle yet painful experience. Fitting into the symptoms […]
