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Some work distractions can actually reduce stress levels

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Positive interventions that distract us from difficult tasks actually help to reduce our stress levels, according to new research published in the Journal Work & Stress. Trying to stay calm after reading an annoying email, for example, is typically quite depleting for employees.

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8 Travel Apps You Need to Download Before Your Next Vacation

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That means we’ll likely see crowded airports and stressed travelers. When you link the app to your email, it pulls in your flight data automatically. This app can get you into a dedicated (and typically much faster) customs line at 33 United States international airports, 13 pre-clearance locations and four seaports.

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TikTok’s MyRTO: The Future Of Office Attendance Or Employee Tracking Nightmare?

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based staff, numbering approximately 7,000, were taken aback when they received notifications about the new tool, which is integrated into the company’s internal software. In an email introducing MyRTO, TikTok emphasized the importance of in-office collaboration. TikTok’s U.S.-based

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Amidst an Unyielding Labor Market, Remote Work Opportunities Surface as an Attraction for Frontline Workers

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The benefits of remote work in reducing burnout and stress make it an essential offer for healthcare frontline staff, who can get a lot of their paperwork done at home. This leads to enhanced job contentment and a decrease in stress levels, resulting in a boost in staff retention and better hiring results. One study of U.S.

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Why You’re Always Distracted from the Task at Hand

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Somehow his mind tricked him into checking emails and scrolling a bunch of Slack channels. Spoiler: Responding to 20 emails probably won’t make the cut. Most likely, you’ll feel grateful that a big, stressful project is in your rearview. It was an email with the subject line: URGENT. “But What happened was the opposite.

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Anastasia Penright – CEO at Respect My Voice | Leaders: Create a Drama Free Workplace

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Having held key roles at Amazon, Wells Fargo, and American Family Insurance, Anastasia has honed her skills in managing internal politics and understanding diverse personalities within professional environments. And so I interned there. So a lot of that brings some internal politics. If you need something very important.

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Wondering How to Become a Morning Person? Try These 8 Techniques

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This stress hormone can prevent you from falling asleep. Once your phone is in your hand, there is a temptation to check social media or email. Reduced exposure to daylight causes delays in your internal body clock. Although this takes longer, it also carries a higher probability of sticking with your early bird goals.

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