Employee Motivation-Positive Connections & Coaching Produce Productivity & Profits

Posted in HR, anger at work, anxiety, change management, change skills, conflict resolution, corporate culture, emotions at work, employee engagement, employee morale, employee retention, empowerment, happiness at work, joy at work, joy on the job, management, management style, motivation, negativity at work, productivity, staff training, stress management, stress reduction, teamwork, work environment on September 17th, 2008 with No Comments »

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 the kick of [...]

A Proven Plan To Boost Employee Motivation, Engagement, & Retention

Posted in HR, anger at work, anxiety, change management, conflict resolution, corporate culture, difficult people, employee engagement, employee health, employee morale, employee retention, happiness at work, joy at work, joy on the job, management, management style, motivation, negativity at work, occupational health, productivity, profits, stress management, stress reduction, teamwork, work environment, work-life balance, workplace absenteeism on September 5th, 2008 with No Comments »

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, [...]

Five Secrets of Happiness at Work

Posted in anger at work, anxiety, career transition, conflict resolution, corporate culture, difficult people, emotions at work, employee engagement, employee morale, happiness at work, joy at work, joy on the job, passion, peak performance, productivity, self esteem, signature style, stress reduction, success, teamwork, work environment, work-life balance on May 23rd, 2008 with No Comments »

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, [...]

Gain More Respect at Work

Posted in anger at work, anxiety, assertiveness, boundaries, career coaching, career transition, change skills, communication, conflict resolution, corporate culture, difficult people, emotions at work, employee engagement, employee morale, happiness at work, inner critic, joy at work, joy on the job, peak performance, respect, self esteem, set boundaries, stress reduction, teamwork on May 2nd, 2008 with No Comments »

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 [...]

People With Disabilities Create Joy on the Job & Solve Employee Retention Problems

Posted in A.D.A., HR, corporate culture, customer loyalty, disability, employee engagement, employee morale, employee retention, ergonomics, happiness at work, joy at work, joy on the job, management, management style, motivation, occupational health, passion, peak performance, productivity, profits, socially responsible business, staff training, stress management, success, teamwork, work environment, workplace absenteeism on March 8th, 2008 with No Comments »

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 [...]

What causes happiness at work? Joy on the job tips for managers & employees

Posted in HR, Podcasts, anger at work, anxiety, communication, conflict resolution, corporate culture, difficult people, employee morale, employee retention, happiness at work, joy at work, joy on the job, management, management style, motivation, occupational health, passion, peak performance, persuasion, productivity, profits, stress management, stress reduction, teamwork, work environment, work-life balance, workplace absenteeism on February 29th, 2008 with No Comments »

Joy on the job is much easier to create than you may think. This show shares surprising insights about what workers need in order to become productive and loyal. Whether you’re an employee, entrepreneur, or manager, you’ll discover the power of simple, no-cost approaches.
Love at Work? Listen in. Guest Rebecca White is now host of [...]

Should You Stay Home When You’re Sick?

Posted in Exercises, HR, Uncategorized, anger at work, corporate culture, depression at work, emotions at work, employee health, employee morale, employee retention, fatigue, happiness at work, illness at work, joy on the job, management, mental health, motivation, occupational health, productivity, profits, sleep, stress management, stress reduction, teamwork, winter blues, work environment, work-life balance, workplace absenteeism on February 24th, 2008 with No Comments »

By Doris Helge, Ph.D., “Joy on the Job Coach”
If you’re contagious, how will it serve anyone for you to share your illness? Can you stay at home today and span the gap with the Internet or a cell phone?
If you feel compelled to drag yourself to the office when you’re feverish and sniffling, take [...]

Proven Negotiation & Persuasion Tips for Joy on the Job

Posted in HR, Uncategorized, anger at work, anxiety, career coaching, career transition, communication, conflict resolution, corporate culture, difficult people, emotions at work, employee morale, employee retention, goals, happiness at work, joy at work, joy on the job, management, management style, mental health, motivation, negotiation, peak performance, persuasion, productivity, profits, salary, sales, stress management, teamwork on February 19th, 2008 with No Comments »

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
Negotiation and persuasion skills are essential to your happiness at work. Michelle Ulrich, Founder of The Virtual Nation, has arranged an opportunity to help you gain more joy on the job by boosting your negotiation and persuasion skills.
Discover an easy solution to the #1 reason most people don’t feel 100 percent comfortable [...]

Happiness at Work — Blast the Blues (S.A.D. depression, fatigue, etc.)

Posted in Exercises, HR, SAD, Uncategorized, anger at work, anxiety, carbohydrate craving, career coaching, career transition, corporate culture, depression at work, difficult people, emotions at work, employee health, employee morale, employee retention, ergonomics, essential oils, fatigue, happiness at work, illness at work, joy at work, joy on the job, management, management style, mental health, motivation, occupational health, peak performance, productivity, profits, seasonal affective syndrome, sleep, sleep problems, stress management, stress reduction, teamwork, weight gain, winter blues, work environment, workplace absenteeism on February 15th, 2008 with No Comments »

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
Managers, employees, and team leaders should all take steps to ensure employee well-being during winter months. Curing seasonal affective syndrome (S.A.D.) or other depression and lethargy tied to a lack of natural light and winter conditions has many benefits. Studies show that employee motivation and productivity escalate and healthcare costs decrease. Employee [...]