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Farm Stress
We talk about sustainability a lot in agriculture, but often we forget that our main focus needs to be on sustainability of agriculture’s most important resource—it’s people. Sustainability means being aware of and identifying the sources of stress, understanding the reaction and responses to these stressors and providing a framework to help farmers deal better with these stressors. |
Tips For Handling A Difficult Leader
It’s the end of the day and you’re exhausted, frustrated and wondering why you put up with these difficult people. Understanding why some people become more difficult or negative, and when they are more likely to act that way, can prevent you from obsessing about that one difficult person to the exclusion of all the others who were quite pleasant and appreciated your work. By reflecting on your role in these difficult interactions, you will be in a better position to learn strategies to head off and/or counteract the stressful effects of these encounters with difficult people |
Stress Smart Shift Work
Though shift work may be ‘good’ for business, it can take a huge toll on the workers and their families. If not handled properly, it can in fact cause the company more than they may have bargained or budgeted for through accidents, absenteeism and lowered productivity. |
Stress And Public Speaking
Public speaking is a common source of stress for many people. Many people report that they would rather be naked in public than have to deliver a speech to their peers. Few of us can avoid public speaking entirely and for some of us, our success in the workplace is determined by our ability to effectively and efficiently present our ideas to others – whether it be to a large or small group. |
Stress And Office Toys
Toys such as stress balls also relieve tension in our hands and forearms, and tactile or textured toys can help stimulate the creative side of the brain. All of which can be helpful when we're faced with challenges at work. |
Stress And Healthy Delegates
You are holding a conference and the details are falling into place – but have you kept the delegates well-being in mind? Employee wellness is hitting the corporate radar because leaders are seeing that it is deteriorating and is negatively impacting their bottom line. How are you, as the meeting planner, going to assist your delegates in maintaining and achieving wellness and support their on-going wellness efforts?
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Stop Letting That Difficult Person Ruin Your Day
Understanding why some people become more difficult or negative, and when they are more likely to act that way, can prevent you from obsessing about that one difficult person to the exclusion of all the others who were quite pleasant and appreciated your work. By reflecting on your role in these difficult interactions, you will be in a better position to learn strategies to head off and/or counteract the stressful effects of these encounters with difficult clients. |
Increase Productivity And Reduce Stress
The key to optimal health and success in a fast-paced workplace is to know what your values are, to work towards realistic goals and to find ways to maintain a healthy rhythm. Unfortunately, many leaders and teams do not work consistently with their values and specific goals in mind and they often neglect their personal needs. This leads to increased symptoms of stress and decreased productivity and satisfaction. |
Handling Job Stress
Almost half our waking hours are spent earning a living. For many people, a job provides more than just an income; it is a significant portion of their identity. It can determine their self-worth, their accomplishments, and successes. It is not surprising then, that many Canadians experience an enormous amount of stress from their workplace. |
Future Shock Stratgies
According to the Angus Reid Group, 14% of Canadian workers identified new technology in the workplace as a significant source of stress. Never before have individuals been asked to adapt as rapidly. Instant communication and exponentially growing technology lead us to one of the few absolute truths – Technology change is constant. Technology has reconfigured the nature of work and our social relationships on the job. |
Entrepreneurs And Burnout
Burnout is a state of fatigue while feeling frustrated, overworked, and unappreciated. Burnout can be a serious consequence of an unbalanced life and occurs when a person persists with a way of life that doesn’t meet their expectations or exerts too many demands on their energy.
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Ensure That Irate Customers Don't Rattle Your Staff
Negative attitudes and behaviours are usually expressed when our customers are stressed out or they just don’t have the energy to use better communication skills, judgment and manners. Being stressed out is chronic in today’s society, especially during the busy Christmas season. We often have too much to do, too many decisions to make and are usually running behind schedule. The difficulty behind the negative attitudes and behaviours of our customers is that they are highly “toxic” to our staff. |
Eliminating Sexual Harassment
Dealing with sexual harassment can be very difficult and unfortunately more than a third of working Canadians have experienced it or been effected by it. It can trigger a variety of stress-related illnesses, relationship difficulties and upset productivity and engagement. Educating around sexual harassment and developing strong policies and procedures to deter it are the most effective means of minimizing its occurrence and impact. |
Dealing With Difficult Employees
Understanding why some people become more difficult or negative, and when they are more likely to act that way can prevent that build up of tension from happening. So why are people difficult? The answers may lie in different areas, some related to the environment and some related to the “payoff” of using certain behaviours.
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The Power Of Coaching
Have you ever wondered how great people achieved their success? Were they endowed with greater intelligence than the rest of us? Or was it largely as matter of chance that they were in the right place at the right time? Successful people like Donald Trump, Julia Roberts, and Margaret Thatcher have all had coaches. Like athletes who have coaches keeping them on track and at their peak, successful people have a coach to keep them focused on their goals and help them realize their full potential.
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Reducing Your Stress Due To Technology
With the pace of technological change these days, many people feel stress due to technology. Here are some tips on reducing the stress you might feel when buying, learning or using technology. |
Diabetes In The Workplace
Insulin is a hormone that helps the body use blood sugar for energy. Diabetes occurs when blood sugar rises above normal levels because the pancreas is either unable to produce insulin, or the body is unable to effectively use the insulin the pancreas manufactures. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, more than 2 million Canadians have diabetes. Considered an epidemic, diabetes is on the rise and is expected to affect 3 million Canadians by 2010. This is due to a number of factors including rising obesity rates and sedentary lifestyles. |
