by Doris Helge, Ph.D. If you’re challenged by employee motivation, engagement, or retention problems, this article is a must-read. Traditional employee motivation and recognition programs fail because companies and managers don’t understand Motivation 101. Humans crave genuine appreciation and recognition. Since we’re all connected to each other, we immediately sense insincerity. Token gestures backfire with [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Success Secrets from a Blind and Physically Disabled Unstoppable Author “Although I’m blind, I can see far and wide; even though I’m disabled, I can climb high mountains.” –Shirley Cheng What comes before a successful businessman, a successful doctor, or a successful teacher? A successful human being. In order to be truly successful in life, [...]

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, a fun climbing [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]