Faculty Forum - The Villagehttps://cirt.gcu.edu/blogs/facultyforumthevillageCenter for Innovation in Research and TeachingNew year, new stresshttps://cirt.gcu.edu/blogs/facultyforumthevillage/new_year_new_stress<div><p>At one point in our lives work will inevitabliy become a major stressor in our lives. Our blood pressure has been shown to be highest during our daily work hours and it tends to be higher on an actual workday versus a day off (Pickering, 2004). High stress level can raise blood pressure and cause other health issues to arise. If we are under…</p></div>Alexis RegisterMon, 26 Jan 2015 20:38:56 -0700https://cirt.gcu.edu/blogs/facultyforumthevillage/new_year_new_stressCreating Relationships at Workhttps://cirt.gcu.edu/blogs/facultyforumthevillage/creating_relationships_at_work<div><p>Human beings are complicated by themselves, throw them into a big group and expecting them to get along all of the time is unrealistic. However, there are ways that we can work on and build relationships that help to create a more conducive work environment. Ken and Steve Blanchard (2012) discuss ways to help create the relationships needed to…</p></div>Alexis RegisterThu, 22 Jan 2015 14:18:12 -0700https://cirt.gcu.edu/blogs/facultyforumthevillage/creating_relationships_at_work