by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
When the fish in a stream are dying, biologists don’t attempt to solve the problem by yanking the fish out of the stream, throwing them into a clean fish tank for an hour a day, and then pitching them back into their original ecosystem for the rest of the day.
Instead, [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
“Happiness at work” isn’t the name of a fairy tale. It’s a reality for many employees, managers, and entrepreneurs — people just like you. You’ve probably heard that Google employees can wear their pajamas to work and be rewarded with excellent pay, exotic job training, 5 star restaurants, [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
You can quickly reduce stress without waiting for a weekend, vacation, or massage. You’ll feel empowered when you take action to meet your needs, and that automatically elevates your happiness at work. A few of the easy strategies described below require planning ahead so you have materials on hand. However, each tip [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
Is there a jerk where you work? Have you ever worked with an honors graduate from Bully Bootcamp who intimidated, threatened, humiliated, or dominated other people?
SHOULD YOU BEWARE OF THE BIG BAD BULLY?
Yes . . . and no. Although it’s true you need to protect yourself from potential negative actions, the [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
Are you ever challenged by disrespect at work? This article includes simple techniques for gaining more respect so you can get your needs met and do your best work. My goals are for you to transform negative emotions at work into positive recognition of talent and accomplishments, more easily resolve conflicts, and [...]

 
Boost employee retention, employee engagement, and diversity by hiring people with disabilities. How people with disabilities can gain joy on the job. Accommodations for people with disabilities usually cost $50 or less & help is available to employers. Company and social gains are immense. Linda Turner, VP for Human Services at Goodwill Industries, is interviewed [...]

Want more happiness at work? Lois Grasso and Doris Helge explore how humor and laughter yoga can help you create more fun at work so your job is more fulfilling. Managers will enjoy tips that enhance employee retention, job satisfaction, motivation & productivity. Health care costs decrease when employees are happy at work & profits [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
HOW TO DECREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION & PRODUCTIVITY PROBLEMS
The next time you hear managers complain they can’t recruit or retain good workers, tell them to hire people with disabilities. When supervisors moan about employee absenteeism, low productivity, or lack of creativity, ask them, “Do you hire people with disabilities?”
From entry level to professional [...]