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Helping Employees Relate: 5 Ways to Build Stronger Teams

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The gig economy is on the rise at least according to several studies that predict around 40% of the workforce will be made up of freelancers within the next few years. With this high-profile upsurge of independent workers, you might think that promoting individuality would also be a major Human Resources trend. But, a recent Deloitte global survey showed the opposite.

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Building Employee Resilience Through Realistic Optimism

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“Optimism is invaluable for the meaningful life. With a firm belief in a positive future, you can throw yourself into the service of that which is larger than you are.” – Dr. Martin Seligman As managers, we recognize the positive impact that an optimistic work culture can have on employees, with much research and data supporting that optimists tend to be: More successful at work, school, and athleticsHealthier, with longer life expectanciesMore satisfied in relationships and life With all this

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Technology and Employee Burnout: Don’t Have Them Unplug. Teach Them to Lean In.

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We live in a technological age. Devices connect employees continually, and their use (and overuse) can sometimes lead to unintended consequences, including overwork and burnout. The constant presence of tech seems to correlate with another trend—the erosion of the average attention span—with a series of studies showing a decline from 12 seconds in 2000 to 8 seconds in 2013.

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Help Employees Keep Collaboration Moving by Learning to S.T.O.P.

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When things are important to us, we tend to be passionate about them. That seems like a no-brainer, sure, but it’s important to note because that kind of emotion is often a double-edged sword. The same collaborative spark that unites a work team can also fuel their interaction, sometimes turning a discussion into an argument or igniting a full-on blowout.

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Helping Introverted Employees Unlock Their Unique Strengths

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The dichotomy between introverts and extroverts was once thought to be straightforward, with introverts directing energy inward, and extroverts outward. Recent behavioral science has found that the differences may be more nuanced. People can display traits from both sides of the spectrum and many individuals today self-identify as ambiverts—or someone whose personality lies somewhere in-between introversion and extroversion.

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Effective Coping Strategies for Employees: Learning to Reframe and Mix in Some Humor

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As the saying goes, “To err is human.” We all experience small errors and mishaps throughout our daily lives. These setbacks are no fun, often complicating our day, our work, and adding to stress levels. Even though stress can have a very real impact on employees physically, it often begins as a mental process. When facing life’s setbacks, the way employees view the experience can either intensify—or minimize—the resulting stress response.

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Helping Employees Harmonize Their Inner Dissonance

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Do you ever find that your inner voice is being less than supportive? Cautionary thoughts that help us avoid real dangers can be a good thing. But, if they too frequently intrude during everyday moments, these thinking patterns can sometimes negatively affect our mood and our performance at work. Repetitive negative or irrational thinking processes can contribute to stress and anxiety in the workplace because employees’ thoughts are closely tied to their moods.