Financial wellness is a hot topic but employers and plan sponsors need do more than have a conversation. They have to realize that a worker with serious financial problems is not as productive as they should be and may not retire on time. Plus, moving from just talking about employees’ financial worries and creating a
We recently got a question about our Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) program from an executive in another company who wanted to know the key thing he needed to do to embed D&I in his organization’s culture. It was an interesting question, and we had to say that, in our experience, there is no single thing
You work in the tech industry, maybe at a small startup or at a giant corporation, maybe in Silicon Valley or maybe not. And perhaps you sort of even like your job—but only sort of. Once in awhile, something feels missing. You often think that you’d love to do something more meaningful, that makes a
Over the past decade or more, gamification has been effectively used to enhance learning experiences in the education sector. It’s helped make learning fun, interactive and highly engaging. Also, students who go through gamified learning experiences have higher retention rates as well. The benefits of gamification have been so impactful that the business world has
Early in my career, while with a large insurer in New Jersey, I was fortunate to work with a talented newcomer to the company who had a lot of potential, and of whom I was a strong advocate. But after only eight months, she resigned. Shocked, I asked why. She said the company lacked inclusivity
There are podcasts, morning routines, hobbies, and even procrastination techniques that can make you more productive. But there’s one thing that might be missing from your arsenal of time management hacks: optimizing your work desk and workspace for ultimate productivity. Office designers from Michigan, Colorado, and New York shared their tips for making your office space