Increased heartbeat, racing thoughts, a pit in my stomach – these are a few ways my nerves manifest when I’m minutes away from having a difficult conversation with a colleague. Although the discomfort is visceral, it is temporary, and the benefits are lasting when making...
Fallon Benefits Group awards sabbaticals to our employees after completing a specific amount of tenure with the firm. They are designed to say thank you for years of service and give us the ability to focus on ourselves and our families. I recently returned from...
Like many other organizations, FBG is embracing Millennials in the workplace and giving them the tools needed to succeed. This became clear to me when I started with FBG in March; the creative ways they welcomed me were greatly appreciated. It made me realize that...
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. This mantra is known as the three R’s and is embraced by FBG to minimize our impact on the environment. The three R’s is a waste hierarchy that helps individuals and offices alike live more sustainably by reducing and reusing single-use items...
As we brainstormed our development goals for 2019, FBG employees were encouraged to think about our best self at work. What does that mean to each of us, and how could our goals help us get there? For me, it instantly connected to the concept...
Late last year, a group of FBG leaders read Gary Keller and Jay Papasan’s book The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. Inspired by the message, we then collaborated to determine what our ‘one thing,’ or area of focus, could be for...
When was the last time you took a fresh look at your finances? If you’re like most people, it’s likely been a while. I typically pay attention to the financial emergencies and immediate spending needs rather than thinking long term about my financial plan and...
As the year comes to a close, we wanted to thank you, our readers, for making our blog’s first year a special one. We hope you’ve enjoyed the various content shared. From financial wellness to pets in the office, we’ve focused on innovative and fun posts...
This quote stood out to me recently and caused me to take a step back and to evaluate my personal state. In just a year’s time, I moved to a new house, received a promotion at work, married my best friend, and prioritized my well-being...
For most people, there are high expectations innately placed on the holiday season. Aside from the normal social and financial pressure of the holidays, this expectation of the “best time of the year” can create a low-level stressor. Proactively choosing to focus on wellbeing and...