What are the benefits of gratitude? One recent study by USC shows that the benefits of gratitude include, "better sleep, more exercise, reduced symptoms of physical pain, lower levels of inflammation, lower blood pressure, and a host of other things we associate with better health." When gratitude is a big part of the workplace culture, …
Category: Perspectives in the Workplace
Work is an everyday essential aspect of our lives. This page is dedicated to all the topics concerning the workplace that is on the minds of parents and family members.
Workplace Chaplains and COVID-19
Workplace chaplains are not a new idea. During the Industrial Revolution, pastors would preach from the factory floors. In the nineteenth-century Catholic teachings declared it was the duty of the Church to minister to the working poor and during the Great Depression, chaplains were hired to visit the workers on the Hoover Dam. In recent …
Diversity in the Workplace
So what does diversity in the workplace mean? Well, first you have to understand the term diversity. The term diversity includes an understanding and acceptance that everyone is different, they have different personal characteristics that make them unique. These characteristics may include race, ethnicity, gender, religion, political ideologies, sexual orientation, age, physical abilities, or socioeconomic …
Climbing Out of The Racial Wealth Gap
The racial wealth gap and workplace discrimination for many is a mountain of struggle to climb. Here are the stories of those who are brave to speak out about it.
The Debate over Face Masks
I've seen much debate on social media and out in public in general over the wearing of face masks. The CDC recommends everyone (with a few exceptions) wear a face mask when out in public and in many areas it is mandatory. Yet there are those who, for various reasons, refuse to wear a face …
COVID – 19 is changing the Working World.
COVID - 19 is changing the Working World. by Ahmad Jenkins The state of the economy is largely uncertain. There are various expectations as to how many jobs will be lost in the long run, which according to Goldman Sachs, for example, the forecast is expected to be around 2.5% over the first half …
Challenges and Opportunities For Women in Technology.
There are some bright spots. In developed and emerging economies, which are experiencing rapid aging. Jobs are likely to increase in traditional women-dominated sectors such as health and social services. Jobs that require cognitive and interpersonal skills and thus may automatically decrease. Dealing with the aging population will require both human workers and the …
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Shifting Our Perspective of These Uncertain Times
In this post we will explore some perspectives of how the COVID - 19 pandemic is changing the lives of many people. Included are links to resources in how many of us can make the best of these trying times.
The Case For The Beard
Every once in a while it comes up, and it irritates me. It's the myth that a clean shave face is a must in an interview if you want to make an impression. You have heard that right? Of course beards are making a come back among men, and the clean-cut (or shaven) look is starting to …
Overcoming the fear of rejection
One of the first things I learned as a Freelance writer is to overcome my shyness, and fear of rejection. While it seems easy enough from the outside looking in, you actually have to develop a pretty thick skin in order to become successful. Apart from the researching, writing, submitting queries, and interacting with fellow …