by karlyn | Sep 21, 2014 | All Articles, For Employers & Leaders, Happiness, Organization Culture, Positive Psychology
I left my first post-college professional position after a little over four years on the job. In that time, I had worked my tail off for the organization with 60-80 hour weeks as the norm, had been promoted twice, and had built a program that was one of the most...
by karlyn | Jul 15, 2014 | DiSC, For Employees, Happiness, Toxic Working Environments, Your Questions Answered
I received a request on LinkedIn for an article about how to work for a capricious boss – one who is prone to sudden and unpredictable changes in behavior and decisions. There also may be a lack of communication on their part, and an expectation of mind...
by karlyn | Jul 7, 2014 | All Articles, For Employees, For Employers & Leaders, Happiness, Making Good Choices, Managing Employees
Ahh, the narcissist. It’s not just a character from Greek mythology – it’s also one of the most difficult personalities that you will encounter at work. When you first meet a narcissist at work, seem like a superstar – they have great ideas, work long hours, and have...
by karlyn | Jun 24, 2014 | All Articles, Engagement & Morale, For Employers & Leaders, Happiness, Managing Employees
Your best employees are the people that drive your organization forward – they are more creative, more productive, and bring more value to your organization. So, keeping them happy must be a priority – these are the employees that are typically not...
by karlyn | Apr 17, 2014 | All Articles, Engagement & Morale, For Employers & Leaders, Happiness, Managing Employees, Professional Development
Twice a year, Purdue University’s IT Team hits pause on all current projects for a week focused on innovation. Dubbed “Living Dead Week” because it takes place during the campus Dead Week, the time students have free of classes to prepare for finals,...
by karlyn | Apr 6, 2014 | For Employers & Leaders, Happiness
Not convinced in investing in employee morale? Here’s your business case: When workers are happy, they are more productive. A new study out of the University of Warwick examined 713 workers in four different situations. In three of the circumstances, there was...
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