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Career Decline: Are You Professionally “Losing It” as You Age?

At what stage are you in your career? Does it feel like you’re slowing down while the work—and your colleagues—are racing ahead? Supermodels and professional athletes aren’t the only ones whose professional attributes carry an expiration date. That’s the view of management expert Arthur Brooks, the author of From Strength to Strength. He presents the problem of professional decline and shares strategies to pivot and flourish as you get older. Read more to gain an understanding of career decline as it very well could relate to your life.

How Companies Can Adapt to a Flexible Work Environment

What are the benefits of a flexible work environment? How should managers and employees adapt to a culture of workplace flexibility? The opposite of a traditional workplace, a flexible organization embraces practices such as employee autonomy, generous time off, and frequent adaptations. Since industries and markets are always changing, managers and employees should embrace flexibility to keep their companies relevant. Keep reading to learn why a flexible work environment is necessary for some companies, and how you can manage one.

How to Engage Employees: 4 Tips for More Involvement

Are your employees uninspired and lacking productivity? How can you engage employees in the workplace? Hard-working employees are the foundation of a successful business. So when employees aren’t engaged in their work or with other workers, the business suffers. Below you’ll learn how to engage employees and the benefits of stimulating engagement.

How to Lead a Thinking Group: 3 Tips to Achieve Breakthroughs

Are the meetings or classes you lead designed to elicit productive thinking? What can you do to boost creativity and problem-solving? Nancy Kline has a step-by-step process for taking on the role of the listener to help someone else engage in higher-quality thinking, resulting in ideas that lead to powerful action. Her process can be adapted for group settings such as work meetings, family conferences, or classroom discussions. Continue reading to learn how to lead a thinking group that gets results.

How to Find the Right Job for You and Your Capabilities

Do you feel like your current job doesn’t take advantage of your skills? How can you find the right job for you? It can be hard finding the perfect job, but Winning by Jack Welch says this shouldn’t be your priority. Instead, you need a job that best suits your needs and capabilities. Discover how to find the right job for you, and what to look for in a position.

Working in Extreme Heat: Why Aren’t There More Regulations?

Why don’t protections exist for Americans working in extreme heat? As climate change pushes temperatures higher, will they get relief? A growing number of Americans are working in extreme heat and dying, yet almost no federal laws exist to protect them. Federal efforts to implement heat safety regulations are complicated to implement and face opposition, leaving workers vulnerable to increasingly dangerous conditions. Here’s a look at the dangerous conditions and why regulation isn’t yet in place.

How to Get Promoted at Work & Move Up the Ladder

Are you actively trying to get promoted? What can you do to improve your chances? Getting a promotion, whether it’s for the pay or glory, is most employees’ goal. It shows that your hard work has finally paid off and that you’re appreciated at your company. If you want to learn how to get promoted at work, keep reading.

How to Have a Work-Life Balance That Works for You

Do your work and personal life overlap too much? What are tips for upholding a work-life balance? Balancing life and work can be a difficult task if your job asks a lot from you. However, finding that balance is essential to furthering your career and being an outstanding employee. Check out how to have a work-life balance and keep your priorities in line.

How to Thrive With ADHD: Leverage Your Natural Interests

What are you really good at? What do you enjoy so much that it can make you lose track of time? If you have ADHD, you can achieve incredible things when you take on challenges that align with your strengths and passions. Edward Hallowell and John Ratey explain how and why this works in their encouraging book ADHD 2.0. Keep reading to learn how to thrive with ADHD by leveraging your natural interests.

America’s Work Ethic: The Cultural Pressure to Overwork

Is hard work a virtue? Is wealth a sign that someone’s a good person? American culture places a high value on hard work and productivity. This is a problem, according to radio journalist Celeste Headlee. In her book Do Nothing, she discusses where this value comes from. Read more to learn how America’s work ethic has been shaped over time.