Tag Archive: "workaholism"
It’s a woman’s world these days. They’ve won the majority in college (if not Congress), and now hold 53% of the entry-level jobs in corporate America. Good for them. And good for men—who’ve ruled the roost long enough,…
During the work day, how often do we nag ourselves,
Stop drifting! Focus! Finish!”
Plenty, probably, since distractions never cease—whether from digitalia, peers, phones, or cravings. Well, relax. A recent academic paper states that little breaks actually help—not hinder—productivity.…
26% of Americans say they find happiness and fulfillment in their job.
11% feel their job is mostly a drain on their energy and happiness.
60% feel their job primarily serves to provide income so they…
It’s old news that Americans get way less vakay than our Euro rellies. But check this: A new EU program would subsidize vacation travel for residents who need a break—including the elderly, 18-25 year olds, and families…
Robyn Waters has done it all—and she’s not done yet! That’s why this month she’s off to Spain and Morocco. But not until she’s made a speech at a major New York design show. Taken…
photo by Kirk Horsted
It’s November, a month when few people vacation (turkey gobbling notwithstanding). That’s understandable; it’s the grayest month of the year–and a prelude to the impending holiday frenzy. But what is NOT…
The job world keeps getting more co-ed with every passing year. Oh sure, some fields are still a Boys Club—politics, money, more. But others are becoming Girls Clubs. And many employers prefer hiring women…
CultureRx is a consultancy that helps employers create a better ROWE—Results Oriented Work Environment. Folks stuck in stodgy cube farms might lobby their firm to loosen up and give them a call.
Basically, Jody…
How much do people cling to their jobs (that they often say they don’t like)? So much so that three out of four will go there when they feel sick. Call me crazy; call…
Survey sez:
77%. When asked what they found difficult about taking time off from work for vacation, percentage of full-time employed adults who said it was their first day back after vacation.
44%. Percentage…
