When your friend loses their job, it can be a challenging time for them, and it may leave you wondering how best to offer your support. It may also touch your own anxieties about job security for yourself. Being laid off can feel like a personal failure, leading to feelings of uncertainty, frustration, and stress. As a friend, you play a crucial role in helping them navigate this tough situation with empathy, understanding, and practical assistance. In this blog, we’ll guide you on what to do when your friend is laid off, from offering emotional support to helping them move forward.

Gossiping is something most of us do at one point or another. Whether it's a casual chat with friends or a workplace discussion, it's easy to slip into gossiping without realizing it. It doesn’t take getting “caught” gossiping or someone’s feelings getting hurt to feel icky about gossip. If you feel that you’ve been gossiping too much and want to make a change, it’s totally possible to break the habit with intention and self-awareness. Cutting down on gossiping can improve your relationships, boost your reputation, and help you cultivate a more positive environment.

Deciding to leave a job is a big step, and it can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. The signs that it might be time to move on aren’t always obvious, and many people struggle with knowing when to take the leap. If you’re feeling unsure, it’s essential to reflect on your current situation and identify whether your job is still serving your personal and professional goals; or perhaps if it’s the best option for your current context and needs. Below are key indicators to help you recognize when it might be time to seriously consider a change, and some very helpful insights about trying to make informed decisions without real information.

We live in a fast-paced, work-heavy society. Performance expectations range from mildly overwhelming to patently ridiculous, and for many, anxiety about meeting metrics is a regular part of life. Throw in tight deadlines, firehose-volume workloads, and interpersonal challenges with coworkers and managers, and your mind will feel downright scrambled.

Even with all of those variables, simple strategies can help you manage your anxiety during the workday, and we’ve listed a few of them here.