Part Two. Happiness at Work: An Infographic

Posted on June 7, 2016 by bermanevansretail
As we posted yesterday (“Part One. Happiness in Life: An Infographic”), one of our key life goals should be happiness, a state of well-being and contentment. This applies to our work lives — not just our personal lives. So again, a good starting point is to ask ourselves how happy are we in our career path and in our current job? Do we understand our level of work-related happiness? What can we do to be happier at work?
According to Happify: “What do the people who are most satisfied with their jobs have in common? Learn these insider tips for being happier and more fulfilled during your 9 to 5.”
Check out the Happify infographic on happiness at work.
 

 

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Part One. Happiness in Life: An Infographic

Posted on June 6, 2016 by bermanevansretail
No matter what our career or life stage, one of our key life goals should be happiness. As defined by Merriam-Webster: Happiness is “a state of well-being and contentment.” So, a good starting point is to ask ourselves how happy are we? Do we understand our level of happiness? What can we do to be happier?
According to Happify:
“If there’s one takeaway from the science of happiness, it’s this: You have the ability to control how you feel — and with consistent practice, you can form life-long habits for a more satisfying and fulfilling life.”
Happify has some interesting free activities and games to help you live a happier, more fulfilling life.

 

Click the Happify infographic for a larger view.


 

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Gearing Up for Back-to-School Sales

Posted on June 2, 2016 by bermanevansretail
Yes, it’s only June 2, 2016. Nonetheless, a number of retailers are now gearing up for the back-to-school selling season; and some have even set up their displays already. In this highly competitive, multichannel environment, getting started early has become more important for virtually all retail themed days. [Think Father’s Day. :-)]
With the above in mind, take a look at the following infographic from Bazaar Voice:
“We all know that the back-to-school shopping season is second only to holiday shopping — but when does the season start, and how long does it last? How do back-to-school shoppers like to shop and learn about new products? What are they in the market for, and when? This infographic will teach you everything you need to know about this peak shopping season.”

 
Infographic: Your Guide to the Back-to-School Shopper
 

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