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Ways to Save on Everyday Expenses

Finances are one of the top stressors for individuals around the world and can lead to decreases in one’s physical, emotional and social well-being. And while money can’t buy you happiness, making sound financial decisions and maintaining good saving habits can help improve many aspects of your health, well-being and overall quality of life. With basic money saving skills and a commitment to making small changes in your life, you can save money each year so that you can live comfortably and attain your life goals. There are two critical […]

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Tips for Building Financial Security

With the cost of living on the rise in many urban locations, an increase in health care expenses and many people taking on the financial responsibility of caregiving, financial well-being continues to be a top concern and a significant source of stress around the world. And more than 100 million individuals in Australia, Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. report that they do not have enough emergency savings to afford two months of living expenses without income. Whether you’re just starting your career, finding yourself in a financial bind or

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Tips and Techniques to Become a Better Writer

Writing can be intimidating to many people, especially those who don’t write on a regular basis. But writing has many benefits — it helps you… Work through your thoughts and better understand your feelings Clear your mind so you can focus on your work and enjoy your life Stay optimistic, especially when you reflect on and write about gratitude Express your thoughts more clearly and concisely Communicate complex ideas more effectively Improve your critical thinking skills Expand your vocabulary Reduce stress Feel happier The good news is, almost anyone can

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Tips and Techniques to Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills

One of the most important life skills we can acquire is problem-solving, which includes critical thinking and asking the right questions. Having good problem-solving skills can improve our decision-making abilities and enhance our creativity, career and personal growth opportunities and brain health. 10 Ways to Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills Book it. Read as much as possible, absorb the details, look up new terms and question what you’re reading. To improve your critical thinking, you’ll need to continually challenge the status quo and look for new perspectives and ways to look

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The 4 P’s of a Great Presentation

If you look across cultures, there is a fear that ranks at the top for almost everyone — public speaking. The social anxiety associated with being judged by or embarrassing oneself in front of others can be debilitating for some. While speaking in front of a group can be scary, the benefits of overcoming your fear far outweigh the discomfort. Communication and persuasion are among the top 20 skills companies need most, both of which are developed through public speaking. There are many reasons to hone your presentation skills, including

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Reap the Rewards of Reading

Research shows that reading regularly has impressive health benefits, such as improving your brain functioning, decreasing cognitive decline as you age, building your vocabulary and increasing empathy, which improves your ability to connect and communicate with your colleagues and loved ones. Reading for as little as 6 minutes a day has been shown to reduce stress by 68%. If you find it challenging to read as much as you’d like to, don’t worry — there are proven methods to help you make reading a consistent part of your life. 5 Ways to

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Manager Tips: Building Strong Connections

The importance of building strong connections in the workplace should not be underestimated. Studies show that close bonds at work lead to higher performance, enhance well-being and improve work satisfaction by 50%. As those connections deepen, employee engagement also increases. Managers play an important role in building and helping employees build deeper team connections. Although building connections can take time, here are 5 actions you can take to begin fostering deeper connections with your team members. Provide opportunities for your team to have fun (outside of work) Bring your team

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Manager Tips: Support and Encourage Healthy Sleep

Rest and restoration are critical to our physical and mental health. In addition to enhancing memory, reducing stress and anxiety and strengthening the immune system, high quality sleep reduces fatigue, helping employees perform better at work and practice one of AECOM’s core values, safety, in their personal and professional lives. Here are 5 actions you can take as a manager to support and encourage healthy sleep habits within your team. Know the warning signs of fatigue. Fatigued workers can put themselves and other workers at risk. Review these 7 signs

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Manager Tips: Lead with Kindness

Small acts of kindness benefit the receiver, the giver and the whole organization, contributing to a positive workplace culture and improving the collective well-being of AECOM employees, their loved ones and communities. As a manager, you can help promote kindness among your team, which can create a ripple effect throughout the workplace. Here are 5 actions you can take to encourage your team members to be kind to one another and themselves. Encourage your team to embrace kindness. Play a game of Kindness Bingo with your team members and then

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Manager Tips: Emphasize the Power of Prevention

Well-being requires taking care of the mind, body and finances. Because these are all interrelated, taking a preventive approach in each of these areas can significantly enhance overall employee well-being. In addition to saving lives, preventive care saves individuals and organizations money by catching chronic diseases and life-threatening illnesses when they are easier and less costly to treat. It can also help prevent burnout and financial situations that cause absenteeism, stress and dissatisfaction, thus leading to happier, healthier and more productive teams. Here are 5 actions you can take as

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