by Ari Alvarez | Jun 23, 2020 | Alternative Work Arrangements
The age of alternative work arrangements is here. Technology now allows employees to perform work-related tasks anywhere at any time. Employers are more willing to accommodate the needs of employees and many have even established alternative work arrangement policies....
by Ari Alvarez | Jun 9, 2020 | Establishing Priorities
We recently conducted a survey showing that individuals find it nearly impossible to decline work assignments from a boss. They fear that saying no to a boss can cost them a promotion, or even their jobs. We then set out to obtain feedback from persons who...
by Ari Alvarez | May 26, 2020 | Establishing Priorities
In a previous post, we discussed that setting priorities often requires saying “no” to tasks, activities and other requests that do not align with our goals or values. Saying “no”, however, usually does not come easy. Here are some suggestions to help you say “no.”...
by Legally Balanced | May 12, 2020 | Maternity
June 20, 2019Congratulations! You found out you are pregnant! After basking in joy you wonder, how do I break the news at work? When should I announce my pregnancy? How do I prepare for maternity leave? How much contact do I want to have with my office during my...
by Legally Balanced | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
By: María Esther Vives Life can be hectic for many of us. This is true whether you have children or not, have a career outside the home, or both. Perhaps you are a caretaker or have gone through a particular hurtful event. Maybe you are grieving… Stress is a reality...
by Legally Balanced | Apr 14, 2020 | Establishing Priorities
Achieving a harmonious life requires allotting time to different tasks in a manner consistent with your priorities. Setting priorities begins with determining which things are truly important to you because they align with your goals and values. Our...
by Legally Balanced | Mar 31, 2020 | Establishing Priorities
Merriam Webster defines Balance as “stability produced by even distribution of weight on each side of a vertical axis,” and Harmony as a “pleasing arrangement of parts.” The Oxford Dictionary defines Harmony as “the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole,”...
by Legally Balanced | Dec 3, 2019 | Establishing Priorities
Professional women often need to travel for work. Even though companies use technology to communicate with groups in different parts of the world these days, sometimes there is no substitute for face-to-face meetings. It can be difficult and tiring to juggle...
