by Michael E. Parker | Apr 10, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Work Life
Team building is an essential tool to develop cooperation and teamwork in the workplace. Team building establishes trust, communication, collaboration, and mitigates conflict. When implemented effectively, it results in more engaged employees and, ultimately,...
by Michael E. Parker | Mar 13, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Work Life
Burnout is an unfortunate side effect of dedicating one too many hours to your career that nearly every working individual experiences at one point or another. Pushing yourself beyond your limits is hardly ever recommended in a business setting when that translates to...
by Michael E. Parker | Mar 1, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Work Life
It’s no surprise that stress in the workplace can have a significant impact on employees. In fact, stress in the workplace is the most common problem employees face worldwide. Stress can lead to burnout, which can result in employee turnover rates increasing....
by Michael E. Parker | Feb 19, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Work Life
About three out of four people report that their lives are affected by stress, causing interference in both their personal and work lives. More often than not, workplace stress is caused by deadlines and dealing with challenging people. While some thrive on conflict,...
by Michael E. Parker | Feb 4, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
In America, there are quite a few numbers that dramatically influence your life: your age, your salary, and your credit score. While your age is permanent and your salary is determined mostly by outside sources, your credit score is entirely controllable. While it may...
by Michael E. Parker | Jan 23, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
Regardless of the misconceptions, setting financial goals is an essential part of each individual’s life (whether they know it or not). Financial planning is important and helpful for people in all stages of life. In fact, the sooner one begins understanding their...
by Michael E. Parker | Jan 7, 2019 | Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
It can sometimes be tricky to understand where your money is going. A lot of times the number of small purchases you make can slip your mind. These small purchases, along with bigger ones like rent, loans, or electric bills, can make your bank account seem like it’s...
by Michael E. Parker | Dec 27, 2018 | Health, Life, Michael E. Parker
Imagine looking at a picture of your family. I’m sure you can pick out the characteristics that show your relation to one another. But what about the traits you can’t see? Our families pass down many different genetic markers that have a significant impact on our...
by Michael E. Parker | Dec 21, 2018 | Michael E. Parker, Personal Finance
Becoming financially independent can seem like a daunting task, but it is far from impossible. Understanding the importance of financial security and taking the necessary steps is a fairly simple process. Below are four actions to take to become more financially...
by Michael E. Parker | Dec 12, 2018 | Health, Life, Michael E. Parker
One of the basic needs for human survival is sustenance, and that comes in the form of food and water. In the day and age of dieting and being conscious of what you eat, paying attention to what you consume can easily lead to negative tendencies, like obsessively...
