The EQrated vol. 40
Hello Reader,
Summer is here! And that means it's time for us to take our annual summer vacation. I don't know about you, but I'm ready to take a break. Even though it has only been 6 months, this year already feels too long. Before I head home to Italy, a couple of quick announcements:
- We will be on a break in July & August. You can access previous volumes of EQrated from 2022 by clicking below.
Vol 28 - Optimism & Purpose | Vol 29 - Alignment | Vol 30 - Self Awareness | Vol 31 - Problem Solving | Vol 32 - Courage & Compassion in Ukraine | Vol 33 - Work Life Balance | Volume 34 - 5 Key Steps to Being Well | Vol 35 - Employee Retention | Vol 36 - Optimism | Vol 37 - Flexibility | Vol 38 - Neurodiversity Part 1 | Vol 39 - Neurodiversity Part 2
- EQrated will return in a new monthly format in September.
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Here's our bi-weekly resource list on TAKING A BREAK:
Podcast - The Four-Day Week: Necessity or Luxury? - Source: World Economic Forum | Listen on: Apple | Spotify
Quick Take: Why do we work five days a week? Could we be just as productive, and healthier and happier working four days? Experts from government, academia and industry debate the issue at Davos 2022. Research indicates that moving to a four-day working week can increase productivity, reduce overheads, boost well-being and attract and retain talent, as well as spurring job creation. Has the 40-hour working week had its day?
Vacationing 101 for Those Who Have Forgotten How - Source: The New York Times
Quick Take: "I used to fancy myself a pretty good vacationer. I’m a lifestyle reporter; excelling at leisure was sort of my thing. But on my family’s recent weeklong trip to Mexico — our first real getaway since the pandemic began, and our first family vacation since our baby was born — I floundered. You may, too, if you’re planning a trip this summer."
If You’re Thinking of Taking Fridays Off This Summer, You’re Not Alone - Source: Bloomberg
Quick Take: "Remote work has dissolved many boundaries but Friday afternoons from Memorial Day to Labor Day seem to have retained their protected status. It’s a perk that thousands of organizations, from small startups to large corporations like Pfizer Inc. and International Business Machines Corp., offer to win talent and fight burnout." Does you company offer Summer Fridays?
How to tell your colleagues they need a vacation: It’s not just saying ‘you look tired’ - Source: CNBC
Quick Take: In this interview, tech company Boomerang co-founder, Aye Moah talks about the importance and benefits of taking a break. In her own words, "You don’t know how long you have left on Earth. So try to see every day, every month, every year as precious time. I’m a very ambitious person. I want to succeed in my career and make progress. But at the same time, that’s not everything."
13 small ways to ditch your phone and live more in the moment - Source: NPR
Quick Take: I love this one - 13 practical tips to help you be more present in the moment!
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Ciao,
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