WORK LIFE If you are working from home, either full or part-time, you should ensure your home office is set up ergonomically. A set-up that is not designed for efficiency and comfort can lead to wasted time and poor posture. Do a quick assessment of your work space and see if it meets ergonomic standards. […]
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WORK LIFE Everyone’s personality has its own quirks and idiosyncrasies. In the workplace, you may have to deal with many different personalities, each with a unique set of positives and negatives. Learning how to get along with a variety of people will make you a better co-worker and employee. When you tap into people’s strengths
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FINANCIAL HEALTH A healthy debt-to-income ratio is an indicator of financial stability. Just as the term implies, this ratio compares the amount of money you pay toward debt against your income. A stable debt-to-income ratio is anything 43% and lower. Someone with a higher percentage may struggle to make ends meet and keep up with
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Banks, government and companies will not ask you to pay a bill on the phone. Don’t send money or give out personal information over the phone or by text. Scammers can put up fake caller ID information. It may look like it’s from someone you know when it’s not. Don’t believe caller ID.
SUCCESS OVER STRESS Burnout: When stress goes too far When stress goes on for too long, a person may feel “burned out.” This usually means they become exhausted and unable to do their job well anymore. They may also become negative or feel angry toward others at work. Burnout can seriously affect your health. It
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Could you have money waiting for you? Learn about unclaimed money or property from bank accounts, tax refunds, insurance policies or wages and pensions. You can find your unclaimed money for free. Here’s how: * Search in every state where you have lived. Look up each state’s unclaimed property office. You can also
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WORK LIFE Going back to work doesn’t mean an end to breastfeeding. Many new moms find they can pump their breastmilk while at work. This allows them to keep their milk supply up. It also gives them milk to feed their baby later, so they can reduce the need for formula. * Ask your employer
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Have you ever received a call from a debt collector that did not seem quite right? Perhaps it was for a debt you already paid or for one you did not recognize. Either way, the call may have given you a moment’s hesitation, wondering if they had the right person or if the
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WORK LIFE Your voice is unique to you. You probably use it every day for work. But do you give it the TLC it needs to stay healthy and clear? Do you have a job where you use your voice often? Attorneys, teachers, sales people, human resources and customer service rely heavily on their voice
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WORK LIFE Keeping up with the latest technology can be daunting. Being tech-savvy means being proficient in the use of technology, especially computers. While you may not need to be able to write complex codes, feeling confident and comfortable with modern technology makes you a valuable employee and helps you connect with family and friends.
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