work disruption Archives

August 13, 2020March 9, 2021

How To Support Staff Who Are Burned Out From Working At Home

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Just when you thought things were tricky enough right now – there is yet another consideration you need to be aware of. Staff who have been suddenly working from home are susceptible to burn out due to new factors that have not been seen in traditional offices. Your high performers are likely feeling this pressure the most. Here is how to identify burnout in your staff and help them with burnout from working from home.

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

How To Handle Employees Who Are Outspoken About Their Political Beliefs At Work

There is the long standing rule of “don’t talk about sex, politics, or religion at work”. Not only is it a distraction at work, polarizing opinions can create disharmony on your team. As a leader, you need to monitor what is happening on your team, and if someone is creating a disruption because they are not adhering to this long standing rule, you need to step in. Here is how to handle employees who are outspoken about their political beliefs at work and strategies to minimize political discussions at work.

June 4, 2020February 15, 2021

Proven Ways To Deal With Disruptions At Work And Refocus Your Attention

If you think the only work distraction are the people stopping by your desk, you should know that on average, people’s focus gets pulled away from a task every 3 minutes! When you are on a deadline or your task requires focus, these distractions are detrimental to the quality of your work. Just when you get on a roll, someone comes by your desk or your phone rings and you lose your train of thought. Here’s how to deal with disruptions at work and refocus your attention so that you can accomplish that to-do list.