Are we headed into a recession? It depends on who you listen to. Some economists are predicting a ‘whopper’ of a recession in 2023. Others are expecting a slightly positive economic growth rate. At this point, it’s really anybody’s guess. I am cautiously optimistic. Many of our clients are hiring for growth. Others are replacing …
Being an optimist has its downsides. Sometimes those of us who see the glass half full are guilty of wishful thinking. We also have illusions that we can control certain situations. That’s why it’s been so difficult to remain consistently upbeat over the past few years. With so much upheaval day after day after day, …
Do you remember your first summer job? I sure do. I was always a worker, so I had a few of them. I was cutting lawns, scooping ice cream and selling cars. Yes, selling cars. I was only 13, and at first, I was really nervous, but it was that nervous kind of excitement. Looking …
The summer slump is a real phenomenon, and it’s no wonder. Think: it’s a beautiful 80-degree day and you have friends, family members and colleagues on vacation. You’re imagining being out on the golf course, wondering how your kids are doing at camp, daydreaming about visiting friends at the Jersey shore. Would you rather be …
Look around your workplace. Even if everyone seems happy, chances are some of your employees live with a mental illness. It’s not surprising that many workers are emotionally unwell given all we’ve been through the past few years. What I do find surprising is that despite all the headlines around mental health, so many suffer …
Do you feel sticker shock every time you go to fill up your car? I’m with you. Gas prices are up a shocking 48% since last year, while the price of food is up an average 10%. Unfortunately, the Congressional Budget Office just announced that it expects inflation to persist through 2022, squeezing Americans’ pocketbooks …
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Recreational marijuana went on sale in New Jersey on April 21st 2022, ushering in a new age for the business community. While much is known about what business owners and employees can and cannot do, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission is still working out enforcement standards. The law, known as CREAMMA (Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and …
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My COVID-19 story starts a year ago with a little cough. My wife and I were on the vaccination path and then our toddler came home from school not feeling well. The next day, she had developed a ‘barky’ cough which quickly turned into gasping for air and an immediate trip to the emergency room. …
Everyone knows that middle children can feel neglected. While the first born and the baby of the family are doted on, the middle child often vies for attention. Does a similar dynamic happen at your company? Think about your middle managers. Are you doing everything possible to equip them for success? Sadly, this is a …
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Do you care about your employees’ wellbeing? Chances are your employees don’t think so. Fewer than one in four U.S. employees feel strongly that their organization cares about their wellbeing says a new Gallup poll. That’s the lowest percentage in nearly a decade. Here’s the interesting part. In May of 2020, at the start of …