Beyond New Year Resolutions
With the flip of the calendar, I was reflecting about the resolutions and goals we often set at the New Year and how so many seem to mysteriously evaporate as time passes. For example, isn’t it curious …
Tag Archives: work/life balance
“Alexa, Unlock My Front Door:” Can Life Be Too Automated?
How many times have you logged into an account on your phone or desktop only to have your password automatically populate? Or how many times have you had a surprise delivery appear at your door because …
Benefits Communications Should Be a Year ‘Round Endeavor
As open enrollment season nears for employees at many U.S. companies, communications about choosing insurance and other benefits usually amp up. Internal benefits communicators help educate employees during this period, explaining their benefits options and encouraging …
My “Words to Live By” – “Carpe Diem: Seize the Day”
I remember watching Dead Poets Society when I was 15 years old and being fascinated, yet admittedly slightly annoyed, by Robin Williams’ character, John Keating, and his unorthodox teaching methods. As a teenager myself, I could …
Face Your Fears with Courage
As a kid, I always thought the word ‘courage’ was reserved for people I read about in history class. The concept of courage – an individual’s choice to face uncertainty despite the fear that accompanies it …