Copperfields May 2017
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What’s the role of wearable tech at work
North Bay Business Journal BY GLORIA DUNN VIOLIN Wearable devices are trending in the workplace. Fitbits, heart monitors and smart watches started this growing movement just a few years ago. Today they are among the plethora of accessories used to benefit workers and their employers by monitoring everything from health and safety to productivity. “These self-tracking devices are used to acquire biological, physical, behavioral, and [...]
Workplace stress endangers employee health, but your seasoned staff may be the answer
North Bay Business Journal BY GLORIA DUNN VIOLIN Workplace stress causes untold physical and psychological harm to employees of all ages, and the cost of this debilitating health issue is staggering. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) defines job stress as the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, [...]
The Aging Boomers – KSVY 91.3 with Frank Samson
Gloria Dunn-Violin spent 25 years in the workplace providing services in training, coaching, and consulting in the field of Organizational Development and Behavior, and was a professional speaker through her own business: Wiser Ways to Work. She also authored a book, From Making a Living to Having a Life. Her book on the other side of that journey is, Revivement: Having a Life After [...]
Five Questions for Gloria Dunn Violin
North Bay Business Journal BY GLORIA DUNN VIOLIN She spent 25 years in the field of organizational behavior and, before that, a decade in public relations. It should not be a surprise what Gloria Dunn-Violin's "third career" is all about. She is talking and writing about retirement. In fact, it's not "retirement" as much as "revivement" says Dunn-Violin, whose latest book is "ReVivement: Having [...]
Phased Retirement: a Win-Win Strategy
North Bay Business Journal BY GLORIA DUNN VIOLIN By 2030, more than 20 percent of U.S. residents are projected to be aged 65 and over, reports the U.S. Census Bureau. This expected avalanche of baby boomers seeking retirement will severely impact businesses, many of which continue employment policies that don’t reflect this changing demographic. The most successful companies will be those that develop new policies [...]
Isolation at Work Undermines Productivity
North Bay Business Journal BY GLORIA DUNN VIOLIN “Americans are far more socially isolated today than they were two decades ago, according to a comprehensive new evaluation about the decline of social ties in the United States,” writes Shanker Vedantam, a reporter from the Washington Post. When Surgeon General Vivek Murthy was asked “what is the most prevalent disease in America today,” he answered “isolation.” [...]
Emotional Pro interviewed by Ilene Dillon on radio station KWMR
On 2/2/17 I was interviewed by Ilene Dillon on radio station KWMR, on her show "Emotional Pro." Please click below to listen to the interview. LISTEN NOW
Baby Boomer Niche Creates Huge Market Opportunity
North Bay Business Journal BY GLORIA DUNN VIOLIN Healthier longevity for many older adults has created demand for new products and services across multiple industries. Since more than 70 million baby boomers will have hit age 65 between now and 2030, this market will continue to grow. As the business sector captures this thriving niche market—which seeks age-appropriate products and services—companies can expect to see [...]
Employers Face Skill Shortages on a Global Scale
North Bay Business Journal BY GLORIA DUNN VIOLIN How do employment practices in the United States match up with those in the rest of the world? Are we performing as well as our peers? Or, are our strategies less proactive and outcomes more challenging? What can countries learn from each other about how to best encourage workers of all ages to participate in developing vibrant [...]