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5 Tips for Managing Your Mental Health and Well-Being
Snacking on fruit rather than savory snacks may help you avoid depression and anxiety, according to researchers from Aston University. And an article from the World Economic Forum suggests that ...
2022 Self-Management Strategies: Work Slower and Cancel Meetings
In two separate articles published in late 2021 and early 2022, an executive coach and a human resources professional offered some unexpected advice to help readers increase their own ...
Is Expertise a Liability? How Negative Feedback Impacts Decisions of CFOs, VCs, Other Experts
Financial strategists, medical advisers and venture capitalists that are considered experts in their fields play a crucial role in major organizations but are more likely than novices to make ...
Actuaries vs. Underwriters: Behavioral Scientist Explains the Age-Old Battle
When a cognitive bias expert gave the keynote address at a Casualty Actuarial Society meeting in May, he called actuaries the unsung heroes and heroines of their property/casualty insurance ...
So, You Think You Can Multitask
With all the electronics, smartphones, email and digital stuff that comes at us from every angle in this age of information overload, we not only have the opportunity to try to multitask, but many ...
Feeling Overwhelmed at Work? Practice the 5 Ps
When you feel overwhelmed by everything on your plate and start wondering how you're ever going to manage, it's time to start practicing the "5 Ps"—prioritize, pare, pace, pause and practice ...
Friendliness, Trust Win Out Over Skill in Teammate Choices
People who are friendly and trustworthy are more likely to be selected for teams than those who are known for just their skill competency and personal reputation, according to new research from ...
What Companies Should Be Doing to Prevent Worker Burnout
In a more typical time, burnout is an exception. In the era of COVID, it almost feels like the norm. According to Jennifer Moss, organizations should take a hard look in the mirror for fostering ...