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Most people, at some time in their career, experience burnout. And while work/life balance often is the main culprit to blame, research shows it’s not the only one when someone’s trying to regain a balance. “Many of our customers are experiencing new forms of burnout, at the same time as their employees,” says Mildred Rivas-Aiken, […]

Even if the culture at the office enables these boundaries, each employee has to be confident in setting them. Here is what you need to know when taking work-life balance into your own hands. “Many of our clients face blurred lines regarding when to begin and when to stop work hours,” says Fernanda McElravy, customer […]

Back-to-back meetings cause a lot of stress. Here's what you and your organization can do to prevent meeting fatigue.

Misconceptions about motivation abound. Let’s take them on. Keeping a workforce motivated is a key leadership challenge. According to recent data from Gallup, 79% of employees worldwide are not engaged at work. Not surprisingly, the concept of Quiet Quitting – of doing only the bare minimum to avoid being fired – has resonated wildly among […]

Pandemic burnout is real – including for those with cushy work-at-home jobs. Months of pent-up stress and the dread of COVID-19’s winter surge leaves many of us weary and tired. Fueling our growing frustration and anxiety are a combination of factors, including financial hardship, additional child care and homeschooling duties, a lack of social interaction […]

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With comprehensive home office, team chat solutions have led your colleagues straight into your living room – sometimes even worse. How do you put them outside the door again and get the necessary recreation time?

This summer, many will forgo traveling to a vacation destination. Still, you will need to take some time off. Learn how to maximize the benefits of your staycation – and return to work feeling more rejuvenated than if you had taken that voyage. The reasons why people travel for vacation are manifold. Some enjoy exploring […]

COVID-19 has been a game-changer on many fronts. On June 3, 2020, getAbstract’s VP of Sales UK, Jayne D’Silva, had the opportunity to talk to four senior L&D experts about the “new normal” – and the way the pandemic has been changing their organizations. getAbstract’s Jayne D’Silva was joined by Peter Yarrow, Global Head of […]