Consider Your Career Engagement When Feeling Stressed

Posted on July 12, 2012August 26, 2014 by Deirdre Pickerell, PhD Leave a comment

In our recent survey on stress management, nearly 61% of respondents reported they were at least somewhat stressed; however, 81% reported they managed their stress either effectively or somewhat effectively. Respondents shared several tips that we compiled into our latest tip sheet – 10 Strategies for Managing Your Stress. Any research into stress management […]... Read More

Having a Stress-Less Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2011August 28, 2014 by Deirdre Pickerell, PhD Leave a comment

As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same. ~Donald E. Westlake The holiday season often seems like a great time to relax and […]... Read More

Fun in the Workplace

Posted on July 21, 2011August 28, 2014 by Deirdre Pickerell, PhD Leave a comment

Did you know there are more than 2 million results when you Google “fun in the workplace”? Clearly I’m not the only one who believes work should be fun! Some of the sites highlight the importance of laughter (e.g., Did you know that preschoolers laugh 400+ times per day compared to 15 times per day […]... Read More

Girl with her mother holding a new flower

To Grow is to Change . . .

Posted on June 15, 2011August 28, 2014 by Deirdre Pickerell, PhD Leave a comment

“To grow is to change, and to have changed often is to have grown much.” – Cardinal Newman This is one of my favourite quotes . . . I have it in my e-mail signature line and framed on my bookshelf. I love change, I’ve changed often, and I continue to grow much (in more […]... Read More

Workplace Conflict

Posted on February 9, 2011August 28, 2014 by Deirdre Pickerell, PhD Leave a comment

Conflict can be distressing in the workplace. A quick Google search for “workplace conflict 2011” revealed almost 59 million hits, including recent research from the UK, courses in Canada and Australia, blogs, headlines about workplace violence, and articles targeted to diverse industries and organizational structures. Workplace conflict is a hot topic! In many cases the […]... Read More

Stress . . . What does that even mean?

Posted on November 22, 2010August 28, 2014 by Deirdre Pickerell, PhD Leave a comment

It seems that in every conversation we’ve had lately, the phrase “I’m stressed” comes up. It may not be the primary point of the conversation . . . but it’s generally an underlying message. If you’re feeling stressed, especially as the holiday season approaches, it may be helpful to take a moment to sort out […]... Read More

“over-engagement”

Posted on June 10, 2009September 2, 2014 by Deirdre Pickerell, PhD Leave a comment

When you hear about employee engagement, you likely think about how to ensure you increase and maintain high levels of engagement in the workplace…after all, studies show that engaged employees are more productive. However, do you ever think about whether your employees are over-engaged and the problems which may arise from over-engagement? In reading a […]... Read More

Sustainability: Building Individuals and Organizations to Last for the Long Term

Posted on September 10, 2008August 29, 2014 by Deirdre Pickerell, PhD Leave a comment

There’s a lot of talk about sustainable environments, economies, and resources. However, what about people and the places where they work? At least a dozen times each day I hear people say how busy they are…in many cases, they wear their busyness as a badge of honour. The Context I juggle many professional roles – […]... Read More