With fall in full swing, the seasonal changes can take an effect on our bodies and minds, leaving us feeling fatigued and can impact motivation in the workplace. If you and your employees incorporate strategic movement into your work day, you are likely to have more energy and feel more engaged. With more energy and engagement, you are likely to be more productive. Encourage your employees to add some movement into their day by simple stretches, getting up from their desks, and standing periodically. More strategies can be found here: To Work Better, Just Get Up From Your Desk
Another strategy for increasing energy and productivity sounds really simple: focus on the positive. Listen to Shawn Achor, CEO of Good Think Inc, where he researches and teaches about positive psychology, talk about “the happy secret to better work: ”http://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work.html[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLJsdqxnZb0[/youtube]