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Hold. The. Phone ☎️ You guys, it’s finally Friday! And you know what that means: we’re officially in weekend mode. Well, pre-weekend mode. We still have to make it through this workday. And today’s newsletter will hopefully start your day right.
In today's email:
Layoffs, shlayoffs: A time for forgiveness?
Protect your work–life balance: Your sanity depends on it.
Sittin’ in style: The finest chairs for your office.
Realize your goals: Our printable worksheet will get you started.
TALKING POINT
Take-backs? Or no take-backs?
📜 In a survey by ZipRecruiter, more than half of the workers interviewed said they’d return to a company that had laid them off. Depending, that is, on how they behaved during the process.
Basically, if they were nice about the layoff and it was for a genuine reason, people would be happy to work for that company again in the future. Communicating openly, providing support and treating workers with empathy are what companies should be doing to handle layoffs.
But that’s not always the case!
Would you return to a company if you were laid off? Reply to this email and let us know.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.”
— Dale Carnegie, American writer
TODAY'S ADVICE
🛡️ Protect and fight for your work–life balance
The weekend is almost here! And what better topic to discuss than our time away from the office?
While everyone needs rest to thrive, many of us sacrifice it for work. If it happens here and there, that’s fine — but it can be harmful if it gets out of hand. To maintain a healthy work–life balance, it’s good to:
Not procrastinate as hard. Listen — we’re all guilty of this. But you should keep your eye on the end goal. In this case, more spare time in the evening. And what’s more precious than time? Beats us. 🤷
Leave work at work. “Easier said than done”, you say? That’s right. But you still have to try. Plan more things that keep you occupied, like exercising, watching shows or meeting friends. No “work talk” allowed, though!
Make use of that PTO. PTO isn’t just a holiday— it's a paid holiday, which means it's better. You’re entitled to it. So, go on a spontaneous road trip with your dog. Sit in all day and eat ice cream from the tub. Just do it! ✔️
To sum things up, the more you recharge your batteries outside of work, the more productive you’ll be at work. And the more productive you are at work, the more quality time off you can enjoy. See?
How do you protect your work–life balance? Reply and let us know!
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DON'T MISS
📝 Make your résumé stand out with action words.
🎥 Disney movies: the career and life lessons they teach us.
🏘️ Working from home? You need these accessories.
FRIDAY'S TO DO
💡 Write your to-do list for Monday.
You’re probably ready to skip out of the office to enjoy your weekend 🏃 — but wait! Write your to-do list for Monday now so you’re ready to get straight to work on Monday and know exactly what you need to do.
DAILY INSPO
STUFF WE LOVE
These aren’t your average desk chairs
Two words: memory foam. That’s what the Serta Leighton Un-Office Chair is made of for long-lasting comfort. Grab the Serta chair
The Armen Living Bellevue Office Chair was designed for those who love the unconventional. Grab the Armen Living chair
Is work giving you the blues? The MCQ Mid-Back Modern Armless Chair brings more color to your workspace. Grab the MCQ chair
TODAY'S GIFT
The 5-minute action plan for your career goals
We all have goals. But turning them into results is sometimes hard if you don’t write them down.
Enter: our Goal Action Plan worksheet. The simple, editable digital worksheet is the ideal start to realizing your objectives — whether it’s changing careers, finding a job or starting a business.
Stay tuned for more awesome gifts…
MEME IT
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Created with care by Chris Leitch, Joanna Zambas, Hayley Ramsey and Electra Michaelidou
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