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Successful workers don’t get too casual during the summer

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Maintaining a healthy life balance should include a clear distinction between home and the workplace, including an individual's choice of attire.

Some people may be tempted to dress more casual during the summer months, but experts say that professional gear should still be worn in the workplace. Casual summer clothes, such as a tank top and shorts, should be saved for the beach and other vacation destinations.

Unprofessional clothing can send the wrong message to your employer, according to fashion consultant Meghan Mundy. She told the Democrat and Republican, based in Rochester, New York, that bosses are less likely to take workers seriously if they abandon their professional attire due to warmer conditions.

However, Colleen Sherin, senior fashion director at Saks Fifth Avenue, says the perception of "casual" is changing at many companies. Some employers may have no problem with women who wear shorts instead of a skirt, she told the news provider.

Some employees prefer to liven up their appearance during the summer with brighter colors. Career-Intelligence.com suggests workers should not go too crazy with these colors because "loud" attire can serve as a distraction. 

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Weiner scandal reveals why workplace boundaries should be respected

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Personal growth can be achieved by establishing healthy boundaries between your career and your extracurricular activities.

The recent scandal involving U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) has sparked a discussion about the blurry line of using work resources for personal use. On Monday, Weiner admitted to having several inappropriate conversations with women who he had met online, the New York Times reported.

Weiner said that he used Twitter, Facebook, email and a phone to participate in the controversial exchanges. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has called for a congressional investigation to determine if Weiner used government computers or property to engage in personal behavior.

According to ABC News, a survey by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association reveals that about 42 percent of employees have used their work computers or smartphones to access social networking sites.

Performing personal tasks through the use of employer resources can not only affect daily production, but it can put an entire company's reputation at risk. Individuals who have a healthy balance in their lives should be able to separate work and personal activities.  

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New program could lead to teachers helping their students find a good life balance

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Teachers can often help children with stress relief in a number of areas, but some students face obstacles that their educators may not have considered.

In order to address this issue, The Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance (PFSA) recently announced that it has partnered with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) to offer an online course that can help educators recognize and report child abuse.

The cost of the program will be $100 a month, which teachers can use toward professional development credits. This program is great for training educators, as they have a legal obligation to report any signs of abuse or neglect that may take place at the students' homes.

"This is an easy and convenient way for teachers to acquire the training they need to be prepared to recognize and deal with the problem of child abuse, which is widespread and occurs all too frequently," said Christina E. Phillips, PFSA training director. "The online training is especially convenient because the course doesn't have to be completed all in one sitting."

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School looks to educate future teachers to help adults achieve life balance

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Individuals who are pursuing a higher education to find a sense of life balance may want to find a degree program that allows them to complete their schoolwork on their own time while tending to other responsibilities.

As the number of adult learners is expected to grow by approximately 20 percent, Walden University is looking to offer an online degree program to address the needs of nontraditional students. Through the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, the school will be launching a master's of science in adult learning to help educate those who are looking to teach older individuals.

The school reveals that as the number of adult learners continues to grow, there needs to be an increase in teachers who are qualified to instruct these individuals, because the learning style is typically much different.

Some of the educational institutions that are looking for adult instructors include community colleges, distance learning programs, night schools and other higher education facilities that cater to adult learners.

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Nation’s employment situation improves in March.

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Many people have been seeking to find a good life balance but have struggled to do so because they are occupied with their job search.

There is some good news for these people, however, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate fell to 8.8 percent. In addition, nonfarm payroll employment increased 216,000 in the month of March.

"Almost two years after the recession officially ended, the labor market appears to finally be picking up," Kathy Bostjancic, the director of macroeconomic analysis for The Conference Board, told CNN.

Economics professor at Cal State Channel Islands Sung Won Sohn said that he believed more good news was on the horizon.

"The unemployment rate has broken through the sound barrier and is continuing to decline," he told the news source. "The recovery in employment is here to stay."

According to BLS numbers there are still about 13.5 million people out of work in America. The unemployed shouldn't get discouraged though. Often times maintaining focus and balance even during tough periods of one's life can help one find his or her center, resulting in positive change. Staying active through Dahn Yoga classes can help one find this center. 

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