In This Issue

-My Weekly Reminder
–Instant Turnaround!
-Feedback From a Subscriber
-Pass it on

My Weekly Reminder

During these difficult economic times, we have stressors in the form of bad news coming at us from many directions.  As a result, people are likely to show up for work tense and on edge; ready to vent their frustration at the slightest provocation.  This can make for a very unpleasant work environment which amplifies the stress that we’re already feeling.  In order to keep this from happening, it’s important that we all make a special effort to be kind to all of our coworkers and interject some humor whenever we can.  A smile, a kind word or act and giving people a reason to laugh can quickly turn a tension filled workplace into a pleasant and productive one.  For example, last week my wife went to our garden and cut a bucket full of blue irises which she took to work.  At work she passed them out to her staff so they could have fresh flowers on their desks.  Every one of those people later told her that having those flowers on their desk made their day so much better.  Think of something you could do that would have a similar effect and then do it.

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Feedback From a Subscriber

A Subscriber had the following to say about last week’s Reminder:

“Hello Ross,
 
I completely agree with you that fun is important in a workplace.  It’s a great motivator. It doesn’t have to be something big, such as having a party every week. It can be as simple as having a radio on. Fun also helps retain employees. It’s too stressful to work at a place where there isn’t any fun.

Also, with the economy being so lousy, a lot of people are worried about their jobs.  On top of that, some may already have other stresses in their personal lives (i.e. – illness or death in the family, etc.), so wondering if they will have a job on a constant basis just increases the strain on their physical and emotional health.
 
Having some fun gives people a much needed break and helps recharge their energy.  As a result, they are better able to deal with life. 
 
Take care,”

Pass it on

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