How to Have a Healthier Mind
A report in the peer-reviewed journal, Ageing Research Reviews, revealed the key role of a purpose in life for cognitive health, and for mitigating dementia and depression (Bell et al. 2022). The authors suggest purpose and meaning may protect [...]
Raising IQ is In Your Hands
Quotations below are from the excellent book by Carol S. Dweck, Phd, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, and relate to our aim to increase the self-concept, potential and intelligence of workers through research-based efforts. "'A few modern philosophers assert [...]
New Job Status (written in 1990)
by Allen Rathey There was a time when life was less confusing. People knew their place and stayed in it. For instance, saying good morning to the janitor used to be a time-honored way for someone in the higher strata [...]
New Year’s Resolutions and Habits (written in 1989)
by Allen Rathey Have you made any resolutions lately? Just asking the question makes me very uncomfortable and probably has the same effect upon you. The pain stems from the fact that this form of "commitment" is known to have [...]
Expectations for Better, Measured Cleaning
Expectations can be self-fulfilling prophecies. “Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is.
A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words
By Kristy Kelm I wanted to take a moment to impress upon you the importance of image and presentation. It's been said that while you cannot tell a book by its cover, you can sell a book by its [...]
What is Self-Esteem?
[A Note from IHC's Council: “One of the best ways to enhance the self-esteem of the custodial workforce is for them to understand the importance of cleaning as it relates to healthier buildings, employees, and customers; as well as its [...]
How to Build Your Self-esteem
[A Note from IHC's Council: “One of the best ways to enhance the self-esteem of the custodial workforce is for them to understand the importance of cleaning as it relates to healthier buildings, employees, and customers; as well as its [...]