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.
I’m not woofing you. Dogs can be a terrific addition to the workforce, not just for people who are blind and not only on “Take Your Dog to Work Day.”
Dogs at the office contribute surprising benefits that translate to increased productivity and joy on the job. During the National Happiness at [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
Most people in corporate America don’t take even two/thirds of the vacation days they’re entitled to. Even worse, many people don’t have a clue how to take a vacation that feeds their long-term happiness.
Have you ever known anyone who returned from a vacation exhausted? A recent poll said 87 percent of nearly [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
Does the thought of an economic slump ever frighten you?
The economy is like the ocean. There will always be an ebb and flow.
Instead of worrying that the tide will never return to shore when it goes out to sea, take steps to gain benefits from a recession in the long term.
STOP SURVIVING
Even [...]

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 Heather Johnson
We all have our bad days at work and, unfortunately, those bad days can stretch into weeks or months if we aren’t proactive. However, you can’t improve your situation unless you pinpoint what the problem is. While the next logical move may be to change jobs or careers, it is also very possible [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]