Episode 227 - Anxiety Reduction Meditation for HR Leaders - Workology

Episode 227 - Anxiety Reduction Meditation for HR Leaders This is a special episode of the Workology Podcast. More than 86% of Americans are stressed right now with the pandemic and coronavirus and 53% of companies are now offering more mental health services including EAP and other tele-health benefits and counseling. I wanted to offer you as an HR and workplace leader a special podcast episode which is a guided meditation.   Episode 227: Anxiety Reduction Meditation Guided meditations have been an important part of my life for the last several years which is why I wanted to offer you a guided meditation just for HR and workplace leaders to help remove and lessen your strength and anxiety during this uncertain time. This Workology podcast episode is very different from others, and the reason behind it comes from a very personal place. I struggle with anxiety and negative thoughts, and over the last three years Ive found something that works for me with meditation, affirmations, and self-hypnosis. With all the craziness happening because of COVID-19, I could feel the old anxiety feelings and habits coming back that Ive worked so hard to break. I know Im not alone. Thats whey I felt compelled to make this. This special Workology Podcast guided meditation is 15 minutes and I walk you through some breathing exercises and instruction to help calm your nerves, relax, and meditate.   Ive had several conversations with EAP providers during the pandemic and they all confidentially have told me that in the later part of the crisis, they have seen an increase in HR leaders calling and using the EAP. I love that HR are using employer benefits resources like this because we often do not. I know we are being stretched personally and professionally and financially in different ways. I hope this special podcast can help even one person in HR or among your leadership team during this uncertain time. Conclusion Mental health is so important every day but especially in times like these when are world are disrupted and things feel outside of our control. I hope you found value in this special guided meditation episode. Feel free to listen to this podcast episode as much as you would like. It’s designed to help remove your stress and anxiety.   Working in HR is never easy which is why I also want to take a moment to recognize you and celebrate you for your work as an HR leader during this uncertain time. Your work is helping so many people and I know how many hours, blood, sweat, and tears you have been putting in to support your leaders, your businesses, and your employees. Thank you for all the work you do behind the scenes.   Connect with  Jessica Miller-Merrell (me) on LinkedIn. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES 10 Companies Boosting Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis 19 Positive Affirmations for Workplace Leaders   How to Change Habits and Behaviors How Negativity and Stress Impact Your Workplace How to Subscribe to the Workology Podcast Stitcher | PocketCast | iTunes | Podcast RSS | Google Play | YouTube | TuneIn Find out how to be a guest on the Workology Podcast.

How to use body language to win at an interview -

Instructions to utilize non-verbal communication to succeed at a meeting - Youve been rehearsing what to state at a meeting, yet have you thought about what flags your non-verbal communication is sending? Exploration proposes up to 93 percent of correspondence isnt transmitted by means of our words, yet is communicated through our activities and mentality. Patti Wood, creator of SNAP: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma, recommends the accompanying tips to assist you with wowing your questioner: Palm-to-palm contact is vital. Wood clarifies: My exploration recommends that palm contact is a higher priority than how firm your hold is … If somebody warmly greets you and gives you simply her fingers and not her full palm, at an inner mind level you may think, What is she stowing away? What is she keeping from me?' Evaluate the immensely significant handshake and stress less over on the off chance that you have a firm enough hold and progressively about expanding your whole hand and palm when you welcome somebody. Step by step instructions to sit. Dont make yourself littler in height. Show your hands. Indicating your hands encourages you seem open and receptive. Dont conceal your hands under the table or in your pockets or hide them, Wood notes. Keep your hands open and in see on the table or the arms of the seat. Match and mirror. Examination shows that individuals employ individuals who resemble them. Use non-verbal communication to help persuade your questioner that youre a solid match. Get grounded. To beat the hardest inquiries questions, put the two feet solidly on the ground. This makes it simpler to utilize the two halves of the globe of the mindâ€"the levelheaded and the imaginative enthusiastic. Or on the other hand, in the event that you feel yourself freeze, move your feet here and there. End well. While early introductions are significant, individuals will likewise recollect the exact opposite thing you do or say. Wood proposes: As the discussion slows down, ensure your assets are on the left half of your body so you can undoubtedly shake with your correct hand. You may shake hands more than onceâ€"when you get up, at the entryway, and subsequent to talking for somewhat more while separating. Regardless of whether the meeting didnt go just as you would have enjoyed, keep engaged and ready until the end and you might have the option to improve the impression you leave. Peruse the entire post at U.S. News World Report drawing by Aidan Jones

Overqualification Quizlet - What You Need to Know About it

<h1>Overqualification Quizlet - What You Need to Know About it</h1><p>When composing a resume, it is essential to be careful and incorporate data that can truly assist with finding a new line of work. A certified candidate ought to consistently have data that is pertinent to the situation for which he is applying. To support you, there are overqualification tests that you can use to assist you with getting a thought of what data you have to give. Remember that overqualification is a genuine article that can occur, so you should be set up for it.</p><p></p><p>One overqualification quizlet that is basic to numerous businesses is the ten inquiry overqualification overview. Every one of the inquiries that are on the study identify with explicit abilities that can be utilized by a candidate to get effective in his position. While a significant number of these inquiries can be replied here and there or another, others are not very valuable since th ey don't generally identify with the aptitudes you should deal with overqualification effectively.</p><p></p><p>It is anything but difficult to get enveloped with the points of interest of each organization's recruiting rehearses and overlook that the candidate for the position likewise needs to check whether he can fulfill the organization's guideline of experience. This is the reason you should be cautious about what sort of experience is worthy when rounding out a resume. Since experience is significant, it is critical to comprehend what sort of experience is generally proper for your job.</p><p></p><p>Another overqualification quizlet that can be valuable for you is the organization explicit overqualification calm. This blanket depends on the particular measures that apply to your activity. For instance, there are a few inquiries on the test identified with the candidate's capacity to associate with others and his capacity to impar t well. In the event that you pass the organization explicit overqualification quizlet, you should in any case feel certain about your capacity to deal with overqualification as it identifies with your activity. You likewise need to know the data that is explicit to the activity that you are applying for. While the organization explicit overqualification tests will concentrate on aptitudes, this is just a single part of the activity. At the point when you know the things that identify with the activity that you are applying for, you will be increasingly arranged for any inquiries that will come up during the meeting process.</p><p></p><p>It is additionally essential to consider the sorts of employments that are accessible in your field. With regards to employments that require abilities like understanding, you can regularly end up contending with candidates who have been in a similar activity for longer than you have. For this situation, the contrast between the abilities that you have learned and the experience that you have picked up is an extraordinary deal.</p><p></p><p>Finally, you might need to look for proficient assistance while finishing your resume. There are numerous organizations online that offer particular administrations to assist you with finishing your resume. You can discover these administrations on the web and even recruit a resume essayist to help you.</p>

Not Satisfied With Your Job Get Your Marbles Back.

Not Satisfied With Your Job Get Your Marbles Back. How did I get here? I hear this question often from my clients. Typically this conversation is in regards to their job  or organization, but it could easily be a question related to their life or a relationship. It is a question that is often asked. In some of the cases, my clients are wondering how they got to a point where they are not engaged in the work with their current organization. They joined the organization with high hopes of the contributions they could make, the challenges they could tackle, the professional development opportunities, the cultural fit, their relationship with their manager, etc. However, now it no longer feels fulfilling. They don’t know why or what went wrong. The Marble Jar Oftentimes, we talk about this scenario through the lens of Brene Brown’s concept of trust and the marble jar, though mine is a slightly different take here. We discuss the concept of when they started at the organization or in their new position, they were given a jar that was full of marbles. Over time, some of the marbles were taken out of the jar. The reasons why the marbles were removed vary for each individual, though it could be because: they were reprimanded by their manager in front of others they were promised vacation time but received emergency calls throughout their time off they were promised projects that did not come to fruition training opportunities were removed their manager was not open to their new ideas team members acted disrespectfully toward one another Over time, though, some marbles were likely added in as well. For example: they were put on a project that developed their skills they were recognized for their contributions on a project a client sang their praises to their manager For some individuals, though, more marbles came out of the jar than were put back in. It doesn’t typically happen all at once, however, I will get to that scenario later in this post. If each year, more marbles came out than were put back in, the marble jar may only be half full or less. This is typically when my clients recognize the pain of being at an organization or in a position that does not fulfill them. What are your marbles? Now is the time to start exploring. First, it is important to understand what your “marbles” are. These are unique to you. They likely come from: your values your goals the work environment you want to work in how you develop/maintain relationships your perspective or outlook on life Then, tackle the following questions: What is the likelihood that more marbles will fill your jar in your organization/position? What needs to be done? Will it happen? What is your level of willingness to stay at an organization that continues to take marbles, but is not filling them back-up? What are your thoughts on finding a position/organization that may keep the marble jar more than half or three-quarters of the way full? What level of risk are you willing to take to leave the current organization/position for the opportunity to find a better fit? What are your ideas on how to mitigate that risk? When your marble jar is smashed. For some of my clients, they had a fairly full jar of marbles at their organization and then one day it was smashed on the ground. This happens through demotions, layoffs, company acquisitions, etc. When this is the case, it is extremely important to recognize and process the loss that was experienced. Many of my clients want to move straight into “action” at this point. They want to put the marble jar back together as quickly as they can. However, in order to move into intentional action that will get them to the right place to refill that jar, they first must work through the loss. It is an important step that can’t be overlooked. This concept of trust and the marble jar, as outlined by Brene Brown, can easily be used with individual relationships, friend relationships, romantic relationships, etc. It can also be applied to many parts of your life. I really resonate with the visual she described and I hope it provides you with a useful metaphor to look at your job, your life, your relationships. Comment below if you have recently had marbles added to your jar?