10 Things to Do on a Productive Commute

10 Things to Do on a Productive Commute The commute  the two words that can spark fear and loathing into any employees heart. Standing on a crowded train, face-to-armpit with Sweaty Samuel, or stuck in 4 miles of traffic whatever your commute, its usually  a bit of a chore. The average UK commuter spends 10,634 hours traveling to and from work. These are 10,634 hours that could be spent doing something productive!  Read on and find out some of the best tips for maximising your  journey. 1)  Reflect and plan: Your commute is the perfect time to prepare for the day ahead. And dont worry, you dont need your laptop or even a notepad for this. Mental planning is just as useful. Think about the previous day, what went well and what didnt. Think about how you can embrace  the upcoming day in order to reach your goals and maximise productivity. Reflection is an important aspect of growth, and the commute is the perfect opportunity to spend some time on yourself. 2) Listen up: Commute is perfect-podcast-listening-time. Block out all the woes of the commute with some headphones and your phone. Whether its a relevant educational podcast, a comedy-cast or a discussion, listening to a podcast not only educates the listener, but makes the commute go so quickly. Its like magic! 3) Get social: The commute is the perfect time to get up-to-date on your social media channels. This is also when your peers will be checking their social too, making it the perfect time to chat and discuss things with others online. 4) Sing it: Did you know that singing is actually good for your health? It increases physical health by  exercising muscle groups in the upper body, but it also has psychological benefits too, and has positive effects on stress and mental wellbeing. So next time youre in the car, get the radio on, and sing your heart out. I can guarantee it will start your day off well. (ps. its advised to avoid this tip if commuting on public transport) 5) Pretend youre a video game character: I bet youre wondering what Im going on about now. But for this point I was inspired by this article, where a journalist describes how he makes his commute more interesting by imagining he was the protagonist of a video game. His coffee in the morning was his power level and offering a seat to another person was an instant level-up. Why not treat your commute like an epic Lord Of The Rings style battle. (other commuters can be the Orcs), it will definitely make your journey a lot more interesting. 6) Apprendre une langue: If its always been on your bucket list to learn a language then what better time to do it than on your commute?  Their are numerous ways to teach yourself- from good old audiobooks, to downloadable apps, or even trusty Rosetta Stone, use your spare minutes to teach yourself something truly valuable! 7)  Do nothing: Somedays youre going to want to be highly productive. Other days youre going to want tot use your commute to do absolutely nothing. And thats okay. 8) Get fit: Cycling to work (if feasible) is a great idea for a number of reasons. Its good  for the environment, its good  for your health, and its good  for your wallet! If youre able to cycle to work then you can ditch the gym membership and use this as a daily exercise  routine. Early morning exercise is also proven to improve productivity throughout the day, so get on yer bike! 9) Power nap: This may seem like the lazy option, but power naps have been proven to be good for you! Having a nap can improve performance, mental ability and alertness. And with some spare time before and after work, the commute seems like the perfect time for a nap! Dont do this one if youre driving to work! 10) Become a music guru: Doing this point wont make you a music guru. But it will introduce you to some new music you wouldnt have listened to otherwise. Check out new album releases and make a point of downloading one every so often. The commute is a perfect time to sit and listen to new music, and you may just find your new favourite artist! What do you usually do on your commute?  Let us know  on Twitter @undercoverec.

Its Not Brian Williams Fault Bosses Enabled Poor Behavior - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Its Not Brian Williams Fault Bosses Enabled Poor Behavior - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career It’s not Brian Williams Fault! The situation NBC News finds itself in with the Brian Williams truth stretching scandal isn’t the anchorman’s fault. It really isn’t. I’m not saying that Williams is not responsible for his behavior and shouldn’t take responsibility for his actions. I’m not saying he turn into the 70s comedian Flip Wilson character Geraldine, of “the devil made me do it” fame. There are reports released anonymously and with speculation that others in NBC News, e.g., Tom Brokaw, were aware of Williams tendency to stretch the truth. Those reports are saying they told him to “be careful” with where he was going in certain stories. If the reports that Brokaw and other senior people at NBC News were aware of his tendencies, they never made it clear to him that it needed to end. Williams’ behavior was enabled and permitted. To exacerbate the issue during a period NBC executives definitely knew of Williams’ embellishment tendencies, the network signed Williams in December of 2014 to a 5-year, $50 million contract extension. Williams’ lucrative new contract rewarded and reinforced his behavior, reinforcing the fault for Williams’ behavior belonging to network executives, not Williams. Williams learned what behavior was appropriate and would be permitted not by what people said to him but what they showed him by their actions. NBC’s predicament is not Brian Williams’ fault. Likewise, if a small business has employees whose behavior and performance is not up to the business owners’ standards, it’s not the employees’ faults either. It is the fault of the small business owner! Too many small business owners avoid dealing with employee attitude and behavior issues, wishing and hoping it will stop, while co-workers see it all right in front of them. In a short period of time, employees morale declines as they lose respect for their boss and the company for which they work, causing everyone in the work environment has to tolerate the impact. To improve employee attitudes, behaviors and performance you may want to download my newest report: “The Missing Ingredient Needed to Improve Employee Attitudes, Behavior and Performance!” For the free download visit: www.WorkplaceCommunicationExpert.com/missingingredient

What is a Millwright What Do They Do - Algrim.co

What is a Millwright What Do They Do - Algrim.co A Millwright installs, repairs, dismantles and reassembles, and moves machinery in a factory, power plant, or construction site setting. They typically work as contractors rather than employees and can experience downtime between jobs as they have variable schedules and can spend as little as a few days or a couple of weeks on any given contract. What Does a Millwright Do? Beyond this, Millwrights have a range of duties that they are expected to perform at a job site, plant, or factory. Millwrights are the go-to person for large machinery needs and perform a variety of maintenance tasks that require a highly skilled worker. Millwrights must know how to read blueprints and extremely technical instructions regarding the machinery they’re repairing or assembling. Millwrights are also responsible for dismantling machinery in order to make room for new machinery that replaces the old machinery when it breaks down or for project changes that require a different type of machinery. When dismantling machinery, Millwrights have to prepare each part for transport to a new site or location, and this requires extensive labeling and safe packaging to prevent damage or lost parts. They’re also called when machinery develops a defective part or parts. They must dismantle the machinery enough to get to a malfunctioning part, replace it, then put the machinery back together. Millwrights perform the initial installation of large machinery and are responsible for repairing it as necessary. They also adjust parts as required to ensure optimal and safe functioning of the machinery. Installing or dismantling machinery of this kind can take days or even weeks and is incredibly complicated. Millwrights are responsible for understanding every single part of the machinery as well as how the parts work together to make up the hole. How To Become a Millwright The first step to becoming a Millwright is earning a two-year associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance. This degree will provide the necessary foundation for the next step. Once you’ve completed your education, you’re ready to receive on-the-job training through an apprenticeship. This process can last between three and four years. During the apprenticeship, you will learn how to set up and dismantle, clean, repair, and start machinery. You’ll also learn and master the mathematics, welding, electronics, blueprint reading, and pneumatics skills necessary for the job. Once you’ve completed this apprenticeship, you are ready to look for work and are considered fully qualified as a Millwright. In order to become a successful Millwright, you must be physically able to handle the difficult manual labor and must be incredibly organized.