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Jun 27, 2024 | 
community.thriveglobal.com | Jen Fisher
I've always loved ringing in the summer months. There's a palpable sense of relaxation in the air, and it's the perfect time to slow down and unplug. My friend Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, a psychiatrist and author of the book Real Self-Care, talks about the idea of having a "season of slow," a time in your life where you allow yourself to step away from the pressures of your neverending to-do list, and instead home in on what feels good.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
community.thriveglobal.com | Jen Fisher
I've been thinking a lot about how workplaces have evolved in recent years. The quest for belonging at work has emerged as a fundamental human need, and that matters: Research consistently shows that when employees feel seen and supported, they are more engaged, productive, fulfilled, and less likely to leave their companies. But I also can't help but acknowledge that while organizations have implemented top-down initiatives, there is still so much work to be done.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
community.thriveglobal.com | Jen Fisher
My mom has been living with Alzheimer's for six years now, and as her primary caregiver, I'm constantly learning new things about the disease and what goes into elder care. I opened up online about my caregiving experience a couple years ago, but even since then, so much has changed. It's taken time, but I've gradually learned to accept our reality, take a step back when needed, reach out for support, and even let myself grieve the relationship my mom and I once had.
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May 29, 2024 | 
community.thriveglobal.com | Jen Fisher
The last few years have posed a lot of questions around how our kids are using technology. With the world at their fingertips, it's impossible not to spend time online. And with the dopamine rush one can get from likes and comments, it's almost impossible to disengage and focus on face-to-face connections.
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May 16, 2024 | 
community.thriveglobal.com | Jen Fisher
In the WorkWell Podcast, by Deloitte, Jen Fisher - Human Sustainability Leader at Deloitte and Editor-at-Large, Human Sustainability at Thrive Global - sits down with inspiring individuals for wide-ranging conversations about how we can develop a way of living and working built on human sustainability, starting with ourselves.
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May 2, 2024 | 
community.thriveglobal.com | Jen Fisher
I've been working in the well-being and human sustainability space for over a decade, and it still amazes me how much I continue to learn. Mental health is complex: We know from research that 1 in 5 US adults experience mental illness each year, and 19% of Americans struggle with anxiety. So many of us are trying to manage our everyday stressors while supporting our families, showing up as our best selves at work, and finding purpose and emotional balance.
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Apr 12, 2024 | 
community.thriveglobal.com | Jen Fisher
As Stress Awareness Month unfolds, I've been thinking a lot about our mental health and how it plays out at work. I've always struggled with anxiety, and I've seen it come out in professional settings, like when a meeting gets put on my calendar without any context, or when I see the three little dots that indicate someone's typing, but they haven't responded yet. Like a lot of people, my mind can race in those moments, assuming I'm going to hear bad news, or that I did something wrong.
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
hbr.org | Jenn Lim |Jen Fisher
Sustainable growth can be elusive. Research has shown that only about 15% of the companies in the top growth quartile in 1985 were able to sustain their top-quartile performance for at least 30 years. While factors such as operating systems, financial health, and internal processes are all critical in determining whether growth can continue, studies show that of all the resources a company has, human capital is the most important.
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
hbr.org | Jenn Lim |Jen Fisher
Sustainable growth can be elusive. Research has shown that only about 15% of the companies in the top growth quartile in 1985 were able to sustain their top-quartile performance for at least 30 years. While factors such as operating systems, financial health, and internal processes are all critical in determining whether growth can continue, studies show that of all the resources a company has, human capital is the most important.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
community.thriveglobal.com | Jen Fisher
In the WorkWell Podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher - Human Sustainability Leader at Deloitte and Editor-at-Large, Human Sustainability at Thrive Global - sits down with inspiring individuals for wide-ranging conversations about how we can develop a way of living and working built on human sustainability, starting with ourselves.
