ProfNet Experts Available on Workplace Productivity, Time Management, More

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EXPERT ALERTS

• Play in the Workplace Increases Productivity
• Managing Your Time, Thoughts and Emotions
• College Affordability and Student Loan Debt

MEDIA JOBS

• Digital Editor – Virginia Living Magazine (VA)
• Retail and Consumer Reporter – Thomson Reuters (NY)
• Editor – Time Out Chicago (IL)

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

• Trust in Media Sinks to All-Time Low
• Deep Diving Into the Consumer-Driven News Cycle
• How Journalists Use Social Media in 2016

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EXPERT ALERTS:

Play in the Workplace Increases Productivity
Linda Passante
CEO
The Halo Group
"In our all too often demanding work environments, a little bit of play goes a long way. Spending just 15-20 minutes playing during the workday can inspire innovation, enhance productivity and reduce anxiety. Recent studies show that employees who play not only work harder, but maintain greater loyalties towards their companies for longer periods of time. Organizations that play together really do stay together."
Since co-founding The Halo Group in 1994, Passante has worked hand in hand with national and international CEOs and CMOs to create, reestablish and grow lasting brands. Throughout her career, she has persistently generated growth and increased the bottom lines of brands across all categories in most every market. She has been recognized by Wall Street Journal's Women of Note, SmartCEO, and Stevie Best International Entrepreneurs. She serves on the AMIN Network Global Committee, Womensphere Advisory Council, and is a member of the Women President's Organization.
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/lindapassante
Website: http://thehalogroup.com
Contact: Elana Winchester, [email protected]

Managing Your Time, Thoughts and Emotions
Pierre Khawand
Founder and Principal
People-OnTheGo
"Our modern work environments are increasingly dynamic, requiring us to multitask to juggle multiple tasks, projects, and sometimes even multiple jobs. Mindfulness practices have been shown to improve performance under such attention-dividing demands. If you believe increased stability and control of your attention may increase your working potential but don't know where to start, you're not alone. Breaking old habits and achieving the benefits of mindfulness at work requires some tools and some consistency, but the rewards are immense."
In a world overwhelmed by the constant flow of information and communication, Khawand offers a way to cut through the emails, social media, and multiple changing priorities. His new book, "The Perfect 15-Minute Day: Managing Your Time, Thoughts & Emotions," outlines his Perfect Day Method (PDM), an easy analog solution to practice mindfulness and manage focus, thoughts and emotions in our increasingly digital world. He has more than 15 years of experience in the software industry, having founded several companies, including a financial software company in 1987 (Computer Trends, Inc.) and an e-CRM company in 1995 (Imparto Software Corporation); raised several multi-million-dollar funding rounds; and completed two successful acquisitions. In the last few years, his interest has centered around bridging the gap between technology and people. He founded People-OnTheGo to help corporate users manage e-mail and digital communication tools more effectively. In addition to his Perfect Day Method, he's available to discuss things like: how to accomplish more in less time, less effort, and less stress; how to avoid burnout and achieve wellness; and how to be an innovative contributor and unleash creativity with design thinking.
Website: http://www.people-onthego.com
Contact: Penny Sansevieri, [email protected]

College Affordability and Student Loan Debt
Adrian Ridner
CEO and Co-founder
Study.com
"You don't have to pay full price for college. Alternative credit is just one of the secrets colleges don't want you to know about."
As co-founder and CEO of Study.com, Ridner knows first-hand how technology is transforming education. By working with millions of students every month, he has become an expert on educational issues like college affordability and personalized learning. He is committed to improving online education through personalized learning solutions that are engaging, effective, and affordable.
Website: https://study.com
Contact: Jennifer McHam, [email protected]

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MEDIA JOBS:

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• Digital Editor – Virginia Living Magazine (VA)
• Retail and Consumer Reporter – Thomson Reuters (NY)
• Editor – Time Out Chicago (IL)

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OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES:

Following are links to other news and resources we think you might find useful. If you have an item you think other reporters would be interested in and would like us to include in a future alert, please drop us a line.

• TRUST IN MEDIA SINKS TO ALL-TIME LOW. Across the country, confidence that journalists will "report the news fully, accurately, and fairly" has sunk to its lowest level since Gallup began measuring Americans' trust of mass media in 1972. In its latest poll, just 32 percent of those surveyed say they have "a great deal" or "a fair amount" of trust in newspapers, television, and radio reports. That's down eight percentage points from 2015. Read more: http://prn.to/2d1ugXs
• DEEP DIVING INTO THE CONSUMER-DRIVEN NEWS CYCLE. Not long ago, news organizations would cover news by jurisdiction. And while some continue to operate this way, many are turning this news strategy on its head – doing away with geographic lines and moving toward regional coverage of larger issues. Today's newsroom is creating beats to meet the needs of consumers. Read more: http://bit.ly/2cTPJRJ
• HOW JOURNALISTS USE SOCIAL MEDIA IN 2016: It's a fact of life that if you want to connect with today's journalists, email is a must. As Cision's 2016 Global Social Journalism Study notes, email continues to not only be the most common form of contact between journalists and PR professionals, it's also the most preferred. However, to reach journalists tomorrow, agencies and brand communicators must consider the other options gaining ground: http://bit.ly/2cZKUYt

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