It’s not surprising that job absences surged in 2020 with the world dealing with a devastating global pandemic. And the effects are still being felt as we near the end of 2021. An analysis of federal labor market data by USA TODAY shows that workers called in sick more in 2020 than at any time in the…
To receive my newsletter right to your inbox, sign up here. What Do Black Executives Really Want? Recruiting and retaining Black talent is a priority for many organizations. Most are committed to and investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion. And yet, according to interviews and focus groups with Black executives working in a variety of blue-chip…
— Deborah Kesten, VIP Contributor at Thrive Global In 2003, researcher Robert Waterland, and Randy Jirtle, a professor of radiation oncology at Duke University, designed a landmark study1 on the emerging new field of epigenetics—which explores how lifestyle (diet, stress, physical activity, sleep, and so on) can reset your genes for wellness…or illness. Indeed, since then, many more studies have linked…
All parents yearn for their children to succeed in life. Mine were no exception. When my mother was pregnant with me, she and my father were having a meal out at a Singapore hawker center when a French lady at a nearby table called out her son’s name—Louis. My dad’s ears perked up. The French…
Personal growth is the most rewarding because it honors hard work on what matters most. If you desire to become more successful personally and professionally, then you should set monthly goals to establish a purposeful mindset. Schedules and commitments can get a little unruly. Utilize the definition of S.M.A.R.T. goals to personalize them accordingly to…
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As a Store Manager and a mother to two energetic children, I had zero time for myself before starting the Thrive Challenge. I felt like I was burning out and losing control of my life. I was thinking about work whenever I was with my family and spending my time at work regretting not focusing…
