Do you tell your partner about your work days? This is why it’s not always a good idea When you live with your partner, when you come home from work, the first exchange usually focuses on you asking each other how the day went and mostly about the time that didn’t go by. The topic … Read more
4 ways to benefit from our emotional skills at work they say soft skills : These post-secondary skills are gradually becoming more important in some companies. Would managers have understood that their company’s efficiency and collective success could not happen without the psychological and overall well-being of employees? Vocational or technical skills have obviously been … Read more
Are you aware of “love bombing” at work, a phenomenon that keeps you from moving forward? Throughout our professional careers, and especially in the beginning, we may lack self-confidence. Are we capable? Are our superiors satisfied with our work? Are we able to effectively accomplish our mission? Are we well integrated into the team? There … Read more
Toxic Productivity: How to avoid falling into this trap at work? No, toxicity not only affects couple or family relationships, but it can also show up at work and in productivity. While the ability to complete tasks quickly, in a timely manner, and in a qualitative manner is often considered an important and positive skill … Read more
Are you suffering from the “Great Detachment,” a relationship toward work that indicates fragile mental health? Every beginning of the year is favorable for asking questions. What is your assessment about the last year? Did you achieve your goals? What new things are you planning for the coming year? While some people find themselves won … Read more
Apparently harmless, this behavior at work increases the risk of burn-out While there are professions at greater risk of burnout, certain behaviors that we adopt on a daily basis aggravate the risk of exhaustion. This is the case of this unconscious habit, recently highlighted by experts: reading your emails outside of your working hours. Imagine: … Read more
Adopt this habit to maximize your well-being and productivity at work With the pandemic, the way we work has been disrupted. One such major development is the acceleration of telecommuting. The normalization of remote work has blurred the line between work and home life. With a laptop at hand, many people have started working from … Read more
6 Tips for Telling Your Boss You Have Too Much Work When arriving in a company, over the course of cumulative responsibilities or during key periods, it is possible that we take on a heavy workload. While some people function more under pressure and enjoy their work more when they are very, or even too, … Read more
This skill is surprisingly essential in the world of work Whether on your CV, in your cover letter or interview, you try as much as possible to show yourself in the best light. In addition to your diplomas and experience, you highlight your skills and qualities. Seriousness, punctuality, organization, adaptability, rigor, autonomy, responsiveness… When it … Read more
Independence—doing projects by yourself (I) Authority—make your own decisions (I) Responsibility—able to determine what you do and do it (A) Prestige and respect—being recognized for what you do (Rec) Leadership—influencing others (Rec) Good salary (WC) Variety/different types of tasks (WC) Helping others (Rel) Working with people (Rel) Good working conditions—comfortable or pleasant surroundings Security—keeping my … Read more