SI QUIERES APRENDER A NADAR, TÍRATE AL AGUA: Cómo Superar el Miedo a Hablar en Público

“Tengo que presentar mi tesis de graduación y estoy aterrado.” Esta frase es un reflejo del pánico escénico que muchos sentimos al enfrentar a una audiencia. Hablar en público puede generar una ansiedad tan intensa como lanzarse al agua sin saber nadar. Sin embargo, al igual que aprender a nadar, vencer este miedo requiere unContinuar Leyendo

Salud Mental en Entornos Laborales Altamente Estresantes en Costa Rica: Desafíos y Estrategias para un Bienestar Sostenible

Introducción En los entornos laborales de alta presión, como los departamentos contables, financieros, de tecnología, salud, construcción y logística, el estrés es casi omnipresente. En Costa Rica, donde el acceso a servicios de salud mental en los sistemas de atención primaria como los EBAIS (Equipos Básicos de Atención Integral en Salud) es limitado, los trabajadoresContinuar Leyendo

How to Create and Manage an Effective Family Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide

. Track All Your Income The first step in creating an effective family budget is to accurately track all sources of income. While it may seem straightforward, many families overlook the importance of diligently monitoring how much money comes in each month. Here’s how to get started: 1. Identify All Sources of Income Gather informationContinuar Leyendo

Transforma tu Equipo de Auditoría o Contabilidad con Feedback Positivo

Los cuatro modelos efectivos para dar retroalimentación de manera constructiva y orientada a resultados. Modelo SCI (Situation, Complication, Impact) Este modelo es útil para dar retroalimentación clara y directa, especialmente cuando se necesita abordar un problema específico. Se enfoca en describir una situación real, identificar la complicación o el desafío generado por un comportamiento yContinuar Leyendo

AMA TU TRABAJO, PERO SIN APEGO

Es natural sentir un profundo compromiso con tu trabajo. Después de todo, pasamos una parte significativa de nuestras vidas trabajando, desarrollando habilidades y contribuyendo al éxito de la empresa. Sin embargo, hay una línea delgada entre amar lo que haces y volverte demasiado apegado a tu trabajo. Esa línea puede marcar la diferencia entre unaContinuar Leyendo

Dare to Set Boundaries: The Power of Caring for Yourself

«Setting boundaries is an act of courage, it’s choosing yourself even when you’re afraid of disappointing others.» — Brené Brown For many years, I thought setting boundaries meant pushing people away. I believed that saying «no» was selfish and that it would harm my relationships. Especially during adolescence, being part of a group seemed essentialContinuar Leyendo

The Mandatory Return to the Office: Economic and Labor Impact of Amazon’s New Policy in Costa Rica

Amazon has announced that, starting in January 2025, all its corporate employees will be required to return to the office five days a week. This decision, communicated by CEO Andy Jassy, is based on the supposed advantages of face-to-face collaboration, such as greater team cohesion, a stronger company culture, and an environment more conducive toContinuar Leyendo

Whether we like it or not, remote work is here to stay!

Remote work offers numerous advantages for both employees and businesses: For employees: For businesses: Those who fail to see the advantages of remote work are simply making excuses to keep employees in a 20th-century work model. Important Note: Yes, indeed, not all jobs can currently transition to remote work; however, for the roles that can,Continuar Leyendo

The Power of Positive Feedback and Constructive Feedback in Work Teams

Feedback as a Strategic Pillar of Continuous Improvement

Positive and constructive feedback, whether from managers, employees, or peers, is essential for development and ongoing improvement within organizations. By fostering a culture of open, honest, and respectful communication, teams can enhance performance, improve job satisfaction, and strengthen relationships.

Embrace feedback as an opportunity for growth and development. When given and received appropriately, it becomes a powerful tool for boosting productivity, satisfaction, and team cohesion.