Wellness
A Framework for Belonging: Melisa Sandoval on Implementing Emergenetics in Education
I recently spoke with Melisa Sandoval, Director of Wellness at a Colorado-based school district, about her work implementing Emergenetics system-wide to advance well-being across her organization. Get inspiration from her best practices and recent findings in her dissertation! JD: Melisa, tell me what inspired you and your district to begin using Emergenetics? MS: I first…
Leggi tuttoLeadership Skill Spotlight: Resilience
When an organization experiences setbacks, leaders are looked to for guidance and support. Maintaining a level head and attending to adversity with a constructive mindset is instrumental. Leaders with “the ability to respond adaptably to challenges” (Center for Creative Leadership) demonstrate resilience. Resilience is a foundational leadership skill, as it enables a team, department or…
Leggi tuttoHow To: Enable Autonomy in the Workplace
I recently read Qualtric’s Employee Experience Trends report, examining some of the defining elements that promote retention and encourage staff to feel connected to their organizations. One of the four driving factors that they identified this year was the push to reclaim work-life balance. While this trend is not exactly new, the report released some…
Leggi tutto10 Learning & Development Trends to Watch
2023 is shaping up to be a dynamic year for Learning & Development (L&D) professionals! As organizations strive to engage and retain top talent, traverse economic uncertainty and address evolving employee expectations, L&D teams will play an increasingly vital role in helping businesses and their staffs thrive. To optimize programming this year, consider how these…
Leggi tuttoA New Year’s Resolution for Work: Setting Boundaries
With all the recent discussion around quiet quitting, I wouldn’t be surprised if many individuals are putting more thought into the ways that they can enhance the integration of their work and lives. There are many factors that may tip the scale in favor of a healthy or unhealthy direction, and one essential element to…
Leggi tuttoThe Impact of Workplace Burnout
The end of the year often brings with it an increased sense of urgency, which can impact overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, stress is not limited to the fourth quarter. A study by Deloitte revealed that 77% of employees have experienced burnout at their current job, with more than half citing more than one occurrence.…
Leggi tuttoHow Can Learning & Development Improve Employee Wellness?
The signs of burnout are often small to start. It could look like an employee or a team is simply having an off day. Perhaps morale is a bit low, a passing comment is made that seem a little cynical or there is simply so much to do that it’s not possible to pause and…
Leggi tuttoBeat Burnout: Set a Team Vision
The topic of employee burnout is almost always connected with tips on self-care and personal boundary setting. These tactics are extremely important to implement, and they should not be the only considerations when it comes to protecting a healthy work-life balance. There is no amount of self-care that will fix a situation where a person…
Leggi tuttoTrending: Quiet Quitting [Plus Free Toolkit to Battle Burnout]
Quiet quitting has popped into headlines across the globe over the past several weeks. As the phenomenon continues to gain steam, it’s important to remember that this practice has likely been present for years. After all, overworking, burnout and disengagement are not new challenges in the workplace, and individuals have long had to cope with…
Leggi tuttoThe Impact of Social Neuroscience in Schools Part III: Boosting Trust
It’s no secret that when students have positive, authentic relationships with educators, it contributes to their wellbeing and academic success as well as the culture of the school. Yet, year after year, we see new articles and blogs (like this one) highlighting just how important it is to invest time in building trust. While it…
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