Addressing the productivity disconnect

This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Click here to view the original article. I’ve been reading a lot about the link between trust and productivity this past week. It’s got my wheels turning about leadership, and here’s why: While 87% of employees report that they are productive at work, […]

I tried to write a blog about workload and it took me six months

This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Click here to view the original article. At YMCA WorkWell, we’re on a mission to identify, research and take action on the top organizational challenges to employee well-being. Currently, our number one focus is burnout, and for good reason. Our 2021 Workplace Well-Being […]

Wellness and well-being are not the same

This article was previously published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Renowned author and employee burnout expert Jennifer Moss argues that organizations can no longer afford to ignore employee well-being. And, you know what? She’s absolutely right. Multiple surveys suggest that close to half of employees are seriously considering leaving their jobs and/or changing careers […]

Four steps to incorporating empathy into your leadership practices

This article was originally published on YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. The theme for Mental Health Week 2022 was empathy. What a great theme! We all need to build our empathy skills, and we’d all feel more seen, understood and connected if there was more empathy in the world. Particularly in our workplaces, where it […]