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Maintaining Productivity at Work

An original feature topic – June 2021.

Sometimes, when we have many tasks to accomplish, we feel overwhelmed. This overwhelming feeling can lead to procrastination and loss of focus, which causes us to lose sight of tasks and deadlines.

According to Psychology Today, “Modifying one’s environment to make productivity more likely, and/or focusing on improving motivation in addition to productivity, can help someone better commit to their newfound hacks and strategies without becoming overwhelmed or discouraged.”

Below are some Podcasts and course suggestions to help you improve and stay focused on your daily tasks to increase and maintain your productivity.

Available Podcasts:

The Productivityist

The podcast features interviews with entrepreneurs, CEOs, psychologists, and authors, sharing their experiences of how to effectively manage time.

The Productive Woman

The shows share guidance on how to better manage your time and achieve personal goals. There are over 200 episodes to choose from, helping you to work smarter and not harder.

Productivity Masterminds Podcast

People from various professional backgrounds have been interviewed to share insights into how they manage their time and improve productivity. The episodes are only between 10 and 20 minutes long – so perfect to integrate into your daily routine.

Available Courses:

Professional Productivity: The Do’s and Don’ts of Success

Do you want to know THE secret to success? There isn’t one! That’s right, it’s no secret what makes a person successful. And it’s not just ONE thing. It’s a lot of things. In this program we’re going to take a look at the skills, behaviors, and attitudes that successful people have in common. 

Professional Productivity: How to Finish What You Start

Are you the person who starts a text message but forgets to send it? Do you have a half-finished DIY project waiting for you at home? Do you have a to-do list with many things left unchecked? Whatever your reason for being a non-finisher, this course is designed to help you push through and complete your unfinished tasks. We’ll go over procrastination, common fears, and why we tend to start and stop. 

Focus Charities

Researched feature topics – June 2021.

onePULSE Foundation

The onePULSE organization was created in honor of the individuals affected by the Pulse nightclub tragedy of June 12, 2016, where 49 lives were taken by a senseless act of violence. Incorporated by the owner of Pulse nightclub, onePULSE has a Museum, Memorial, and Educational programs, which spark the healing initiative of their mission – “To create and support a memorial that opens hearts, a museum that opens minds, educational programs that open eyes and legacy scholarships that open doors.”

Funds raised will help support the construction and operation of the National Pulse Memorial & Museum, educational programs and 49 Legacy Scholarships in the names of those whose lives were taken.

For more information, please visit onepulsefoundation.org.

Save the Children

Save the Children was founded in 1919 with the idea that “children have the right to grow up healthy, educated and safe”. Now, in over 100 countries, this foundation is changing the lives of children every single day. They are global leaders in child health, education, and protection and have a proven record of using donations efficiently and effectively to change children’s lives.

Donations to Save the Children go straight to their mission to provide lifesaving relief to children. 

$1 – can equip a preschool-age child with basic supplies for early learning, at home or in school

$3 – can provide a bottle of hand sanitizer to protect teachers and students in hard-to-reach, COVID-affected communities.

$15 – can provide a classroom blackboard for teachers and children returning to school

$25 – can transform a classroom with new learning supplies for 30 children, when schools reopen.

If you would like to learn more about Save the Children, please visit savethechildren.org.

Juneteenth

A researched feature topic – June 2021.

Juneteenth represents the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It is also known as the African American Emancipation Day.

On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln declared the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves. However, due to the small number of troops to enforce The Emancipation Proclamation, the executive order had little impact on Texas at first. It was not until 2 ½ years later that the communication spread throughout Texas. 

On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to spread the word of General Order Number 3, which stated:

“The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired laborer.” (Juneteenth.com)

Since then, June 19^th “…is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, [and] a pride-filled day.  It is a moment in time taken to appreciate the African American experience. It is inclusive of all races, ethnicities and nationalities – as nothing is more comforting than the hand of a friend.” (Juneteenth.com)

As a company, we are devoted to strengthening our culture and establishing an inclusive environment where every race, gender, and individual is valued. Inclusion and Diversity continues to be a top priority for our company. By providing courses, Business Resource Groups, and a space for open and honest conversations through the Let’s Talk! Panel series, we are taking the initiative to ensure there will never be barriers to anyone’s journey within our company.

If you would like to learn more about Juneteenth, we encourage you to explore these resources below:

• Adult Books
  • Juneteenth by Ralph Ellison
• Children’s Books
  • Juneteenth for Maize by Floyd Copper 
  • All Different Know: Juneteenth the First Day of Freedom by Angela Johnson
• Podcasts
  • First Name Basis podcast: What is Juneteenth? – Available on Apple Podcasts
  • The Daily: The history and meaning of Juneteenth
• Movies
  • Miss Juneteenth – Available on Amazon video
• TV Shows
  • Blackish season 4 episode 1 titled Juneteenth – Available on Hulu

Team Bonding

An original feature topic – November 2021.

As we approach the holiday season, think of how you can show appreciation for your Team! 

Here are a couple ideas that you can use to kick off the giving season:

Secret Santa Gift Exchange

• Draw names from a hat at the beginning of December. Use the first few weeks of December to figure out the perfect gift for the person you chose.
• One by one at your Secret Santa gathering, reveal your secret gift buddy and give them your gift.

Yankee Gift Swap

• Everyone buys a gift for a set dollar amount.
• Each participant brings it to your get-together wrapped.
• Everyone chooses a number from a hat. The first person (who gets #1) chooses a gift to open. The second person can ‘steal’ the gift from the first, or open a new one. The third person can choose any of the open gifts, or open a new one.
• Each gift can only be stolen a set number of times; most often, each item is limited to 2 or 3 steals. If a person has a gift stolen from them, they get to open a new present.

Company Based Holiday Trivia Gift Exchange

• Everyone buys a gift for a set dollar amount.
• Each participant brings it to your get-together wrapped.
• Create a company based Holiday Trivia game.
• As each person gets a correct answer, they get to choose a wrapped present. If they get more than one question right, they can pass off their gift to another person of their choice (or steal/swap a gift).

Help Drive Holiday Traffic!

An original feature topic – November 2021.

As we know, traffic is one of our most important KPIs. Traffic is the source of meeting our sales plan, conversion, UPT, and ADS. However, it’s also the most difficult to control because it’s out of our control – or is it?

Below are some tips for taking control of what may seem uncontrollable. Read more to find out how to get traffic on your side and spike up those KPIs!

Word of Mouth

Do you have a favorite product that just arrived in your store? Is there an awesome sale happening that you think no one should miss? Tell people about it! Whether it’s your favorite barista at Starbucks, or a friendly stranger at the food court, spreading the word about your store is going to spark some interest. 

Social Media

Our communication team provides Social Media assets during VIP Events, but you don’t have to wait for those to drive traffic into your store from your socials. Share some of our Instagram posts on your story and let your followers know you have specific products in your store! Show off new products, post weekly promotions, and let them know about available coupons!

Friends and Family

Tell your friends and family about your store! You can only spread the word so much, but if you have your friends and family spreading the word, too, new customers are bound to visit!