International Week of Happiness at Work
This week, Sept 25th-29th, is International Week of Happiness at Work! Read on for 10 actions you can do in the workplace to boost the happiness of yourself and your coworkers.
Stress Awareness Month: 5 Tips for Managing & Reducing Stress at Work
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress can manifest in many areas of one’s life but one of the most common stressors can be your job. Stress can build up and have negative physical and mental ramifications if not dealt with. It is important to note that stress can present differently for each person and effective […]
8 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick at Work
Our weather has been fluctuating quite a bit these past couple of weeks as we head into winter and these changes in temperature can have a negative impact on our immune system.
Happiness Happens Month: Creating Happiness at Work
August is Happiness Happens month! According to daysoftheyear.com, “the month reminds us that happiness happens one small moment at a time and it’s our job to recognize those moments when they happen. It reminds us that sometimes a small action boosts our happiness. It reminds us that happiness is a personal experience and it’s also […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Please be aware of the current rise in illness due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Transmission has been reported in Canada, most often through person-to-person exposure, so we remind everyone to wash your hands frequently, maintain social distancing, practice respiratory hygiene, and avoid touching your face. If you have symptoms of acute respiratory illness, if you have […]
Employee Appreciation Day – We Thank You!
In honour of Employee Appreciation Day today we want to dedicate this blog post to all of our amazing Breakaway employees and say THANK YOU for all of your hard work over the past year.
The Leap Year: Jumping Ahead in Your Career
This week we experience something that only comes around every four years: the leap year! 2020 is a leap year and that means we get 24 extra hours that we can use to our advantage. This Saturday is when we get that coveted extra day and we want to make sure you’re using it to the best […]
Workplace Acts of Kindness
This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week and the idea behind this week is to do something small throughout your day to make someone else’s life better. This could be something as simple as giving someone a compliment, paying for someone’s coffee behind you in line at the coffee shop, or planting a tree. A […]
4 Simple Ways to Avoid Spreading Germs at Work
As we are in the midst of flu season and concern grows around the Coronavirus it is important to ensure that you are not spreading germs in the workplace. Follow the four simple steps below to keep yourself and others safe and avoid spreading germs at work.
Do’s & Don’ts of Dealing with a Difficult Coworker
Conflict with a coworker can be difficult. It can be tricky to navigate how to deal with a coworker in your workplace that is doing something to upset you. However, there are ways to deal with this coworker in order to rectify your situation. You should not stay quiet if there is someone in your workplace […]
