The term "WorkLife Balance" has been getting some heat lately, as most would agree it's a hard goal to achieve, but I think companies across the globe have adopted the term by default for lack of a better phrase. The bottom line is that corporate America faces a dilemma - the job market is tightening, there are concerns about employee retention, and evidence points to the importance of employee engagement as a benchmark for productivity.

So no matter the phrase or verbiage, employers are looking for new ways to retain their workers whether it be flexible working hours, part-time work or offering meditation or yoga classes.

WorkLife Balance Initiatives was the theme at a National Association for Mothers' Centers conference on Long Island last month. I spoke on WorkLife Resilience in a 24/7 World to more then 250 people who acknowledged by mere attendance, that worklife culture is a topic of great interest. I suspect we'll be hearing a lot more on this topic.Click Here to learn about NAMC's spring conference.

The Following Feature Stories offer more on WorkLife Culture and Career

Click on the link for my latest Canvas Magazine WorkLife Minute column offering tips when faced with sudden career shifts.

If you've been following my coverage of the International Spirit at Work Awards, (click here) you can read more about the event and listen to the final audio feature.

For those looking to create more prosperity in 2008, here's my coverage of the Manifesting a Rich Life Conference from Los Angeles. Click on the title and it will take you to the blog post and audio feature.

Barbara Biziou has spent decades exploring spirituality from a practical perspective. She's dedicated her work to "building a bridge between the material world and the inner need for sacredness."

In this WorkLife Minute, Biziou speaks about the significance of ritual in creating prosperity. She'll be joining us in Boca in January at the Women That Win conference.

The WorkLife Minute: The Joy of Ritual with Barbara Biziou

Bestselling author Marci Shimoff will soon release her new book, Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happier Right Now.

Marci will be a keynote at the Women That Win conference coming up in January. In this WorkLife Monitor Podcast, you'll hear Marci's philosophy on the importance of accelerating your happiness set- point.

The WorkLife Monitor Podcast: Happy for No Reason with Marci Shimoff

Holiday WorkLife Balance: Using a Practical Approach to Cultivate Resilience.

The holiday season is billed a joyful time by a lot of what we see and hear around us. The decorations, cheerful music, gift giving etc. It's the fun kind of sensory stimulation that takes our minds off the daily workload - even for a little bit.

But in our 24/7 world, we are still bombarded with sensory overload which impacts our minds, hearts and bodies. That's why it's a good time to cultivate resilience techniques to release what needs to go from 2007 - and recharge for next year to set the stage for a successful career.

I wanted to share some insights from the lessons on my CD - PRACTICAL CHAOS: Reflections on Resilience, (Click Here for more information) which takes the listener through three breathing exercises to conquer chaos and cultivate an inner warehouse of stillness. The program tracks can be used as simple breathing techniques, guided meditation or as contemplative exercises. Whatever works for you. You can purchase the CD in a special holiday offer at the close of this newsletter.

Click here to keep reading about the special breathing practices explored on the CD.
Click here to sample

Here's what Life Coach Priscilla Palmer had to say about PRACTICAL CHAOS: Reflections on Resilience.

"In today's high paced world the stress can become seemingly unbearable, causing feelings of panic and overwhelm. Judy Martin's PRACTICAL CHAOS: Reflections on Resilience is the perfect resource to teach us how to successfully engage when the pressures of life threaten to close in around us."

Upcoming Events with Judy
January
Women That Win
A New Year, A New You:
Tools for Living a More Centered, Passionate and Purposeful Life.
January 11, 2008
8:00am-4:00pm
Marriott Boca Raton at Boca Center
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