We are living in an era of rapid change. As we consider the way we work, the changes seem enormous. If you think about your grandfather, he probably worked in fabric doing manual work or in a large company doing administration work with a lot of paperwork and huge files. Considering your work, it is…
Although the Covid crisis might seem like a distant memory, the time when confinement and masks were the primary concerns was not that long ago. Since then, the workplace scenario has rapidly changed. As fast as possible, most companies implemented some level of remote work to adapt to this new situation and maintain all health…
Your immediate morning phone check has more consequences than you realize. The good news is that you can change this habit for those who will benefit from it as well as reduce its adverse effects on your day. Imagine taking a flashlight, a calculator, a camera and a phone book in your bag everyday to…
Today, digital devices play a huge role in our lives. It seems like everything we do, from our work to our leisure activities and even our relationships, is influenced by technology. We would never bake a cake without first searching for the recipe, and an appointment isn’t real until it’s on our online schedule. There…
As remote work increased due to the pandemic, agenda’s quickly began to fill up with virtual meetings. Sure, some are very important. But there are also others that leave you wondering… “couldn’t that have just been an email?” An illusion lies behind the increase in meetings. The idea that projects will move more quickly and…
My childhood dream job was to be a professional travel guide. The next Rick Steves or Anthony Bourdain. Something that would allow me to spend hours each day walking, exploring, and connecting with new people and places in meaningful and life-changing ways. Perhaps you yourself had childhood aspirations as well. An astronaut, singer, or soccer…
A long time ago, a generation of cavemen was born with fire already invented. Even though fire made their lives more comfortable than their parents’, they had to learn how to avoid the flames devouring entire forests. Gen Z’s relationship with Technology is similar today. Their generation grew up in an era of technology and…
WELLBEING AT WORK: Think back to a time not long ago. A time before smartphones; a time before workplace email and slack messages. A time when it was unusual – and nearly impossible – for a boss or fellow team member to contact an employee once that employee had left work. When work was over,…
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