Thursday 9th March 2023

Oh, Thursday… You’re such a tease 😜 We thought it was Friday already! No biggie. We’ve still got a newsletter chock-full of tips, insights and an awesome little gift, especially for you. So, grab yourself some popcorn (as it’s Popcorn Lover’s Day today) and watch the day fly by with us.

In today’s email:

• Tailored benefits: The key to employee retention?

• Failure ain’t final: Learn how to turn it into success.

• Turn that slump into a success: Our favorite productivity gadgets!

TALKING POINT

Are tailored benefits the way forward?

We think so! Here’s why. Until recently, employee benefits referred to healthcare and pension plans. 🧘‍♂ Today, the term is broader and includes things like yoga classes and grocery vouchers.

By allowing employees to choose from a list of benefits, companies are doing their staff a big service. A working parent needs a summer camp benefit more than complementary gym pass. Someone with anxiety would trade paid lunches with mental health support any day… And on, and on.

With personalized benefits, human needs come to the forefront. Right where they should be, for an engaged, productive workforce!

What’s your take? We’d love to hear from you.

AFFIRMATION OF THE DAY

TODAY'S ADVICE

Embrace failure and turn it into success 🏆

Whether we like it or not, we're going to fail at some point. If it's something small, you can brush it off. If it's something big, it takes a little more effort to reach a different outcome the next time around.

Failing itself isn’t a bad thing. It allows you to learn from your mistakes and do better next time. So, don’t beat yourself up — and don’t waste time feeling like you’re stupid.

Here are a few things you can do to turn a previous failure into future success.

1. Face it and accept it: Face the failure and accept that it’s happened. Once you’ve done this, you can forgive yourself and move on.

2. Take a break: Take a small break away from the project or task you failed to deliver. Taking a step back can show you the path you need to take to move forward.

3. Set goals: Once you’ve got a new destination, pick up where you left off and aim your enthusiasm at your goals. You can learn from your previous mistakes and adapt your work methods with your new goal in mind.

4. Track your achievements: Remember to track your achievements and reward yourself along the way. Each milestone you reach is one step closer to success, and one further away from failure — so celebrate that.

How do YOU celebrate failure? Reply to this email and let us know.

DON'T MISS

🍹 Hangover tips for work. No questions asked.

😭 Underwhelmed to the point of tears? That’s career stagnation for you.

🗣️ Mayday! Download these apps if team communication is failing.

🌎 15 reasons why working abroad is the best.

DAILY TO-DO

📚 Pick a book or audiobook around a subject that spikes your curiosity. Whether that’s fashion or sea mammals, it will help you unwind.

At the same time, you’ll be learning additional skills and giving your tired eyes a break from screens.

STUFF WE LOVE

These gadgets are productivity boosters!

The n.o.w. Tone Therapy System uses tone sequences to improve your focus. Feel recharged and ready to work in 3 minutes. Grab the system

The Rocketbook Smart Notebook is no regular notebook. You can wipe its pages clean. Store your notes via the app and never waste paper again. Grab the notebook

This Znewtech Hexagon Rotating Productivity Timer is the ideal time management hack. Rotate to select the countdown you need and stay on track. Grab the timer

FUN FACT

MEME IT

Like what you read? Reply and let us know your thoughts.

Created with care by Chris Leitch, Joanna Zambas, Hayley Ramsey and Electra Michaelidou

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