If you’ve been part of the workforce for a while, you know not everyone is easy to work with every day. Some people have a tough exterior that makes them difficult to approach, while others may have no trouble stating strong opinions, often leaving no room for other viewpoints.

At work, it’s important to maintain your professionalism, especially when dealing with difficult team members. “Ultimately, your ability to get work done and feel good about it depends on how well you can connect with a wide variety of people,” observes Hayley Flott, PDRMA Wellness Consultant. These four basic skills can help you resolve sticky situations and create a more comfortable work environment…

Cultivating Strong Relationships in a Hybrid World

Many of us are now working in a hybrid environment, which can make it challenging to create meaningful connections with our colleagues.

Don’t let physical distance be a reason for being distant in your relationship with a coworker. Be mindful of things like time zones and scheduling preferences, so you know when it’s a good time to connect. Try to accept — graciously — whatever their schedule constraints are, even if they’re different from yours...

Navigating a Personal Health Challenge

We all hope to remain healthy from season to season and year to year. But what would you do if you became sick or developed a health condition that impacted your ability to live your life as you used to or even be able to work for a period of time? Life is full of “curveballs” including divorce, financial struggles and the passing of loved ones. According to author Bruce Feiler, the average adult experiences 30-to-40 curveballs during their lifetime with three or more of them being severe and lasting five years...

Go for Gold During Open Enrollment

We’re getting into the Olympic spirit ahead of Milano Cortina 2026! Go for the Gold during this year’s Open Enrollment (OE) period, when you choose the best benefit coverages for you and/or your dependents.…