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resilience

Irregular Work Schedules Can Lead To Health Problems

A CNN article by Kristen Rogers discusses the long-term health implications of irregular work schedules, specifically drawing attention to their association with adverse health outcomes later in life. Conducting a study utilizing a life-course approach, researchers found that deviations from stable daytime work hours were linked to various health issues, including lower sleep quality, diminished physical and mental functions, and an increased likelihood of reporting poor health and depressive symptoms at age 50. Such effects were particularly pronounced among individuals with volatile work patterns, highlighting the significant impact of irregular schedules on overall well-being.

Being Active While Working

More employees are returning to their corporate offices either full-time or part-time.  While that may create more opportunities for interpersonal interactions, it can also mean more sitting at a desk for extended periods of time.  A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), explored the impact of active office workstations such as standing, walking or stepping desks.  The study found that such active workstations can generate health benefits without lowering the work performance. 

Columbia Business School Professor Speaks on Impact of Social Intelligence

THE REAL FACES OF SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE The TRACOM Group went on a client road tour this past year to collect the stories, successes and insights of our clients. The video stories collected include personal and professional anecdotes of how Social Intelligence programs — SOCIAL STYLE, Behavioral EQ, Resilience and Agility — have impacted the lives,… Read More

People-First is the Only Long-Term Strategy

When I was in business school we learned about the four Ps of the marketing mix.  The idea was having the right Product at the right Price in the best Place(s) with the right Promotion.  Achieve those four Ps and you were looking at success. It’s 20 years later, but there is still plenty of… Read More

Motivating Through the Negativity Bias

When a goal seems out of reach, we can become flustered and discouraged, and give up instead of pressing forward. Unfortunately, most of what is posted on social media is framed in a way that can make us feel inadequate to our peers. That is because instead of Carol posting about every interview that she… Read More

Resiliency and the Advantages of Disadvantages

In Malcolm Gladwell’s book “David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants”, he explores whether we accurately understand advantages. He shows how presumed disadvantages, some even horrendous (e.g., parental loss at a young age), can offer strength and embolden people to achieve tremendous success. For example, Gladwell explains that an inordinate number… Read More

Resiliency & Wellness – Video, Whitepaper & Case Study

Does your company offer a wellness program? Have you considered adding one? While many companies offer wellness services to improve the health of their workforce, too often they only deal with physical wellness and ignore stress and other psychological aspects. According to research by Gallup, adjusting wellness programs to encompass elements other than just physical… Read More

We Should Treat Ourselves the Way We Want to be Treated

One of the first things we are taught in grade school is “to treat others the way you would want to be treated.” This is known as the “Golden Rule.” At TRACOM we believe in the Platinum Rule which is to treat others the way that they want to be treated. This is based on… Read More

Using Resilience to Develop a Plan B

Sheryl Sandberg’s New Book Discusses the Importance of Resilience, Even in Our Daily Endeavors When tragedy occurs we are forced into a situation we don’t want to be in. Initially, we may try to escape the tragedy. Just simply run away from it. Or hope that we will wake up from the terrible nightmare that… Read More

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