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My father was a firefighter and was always very involved in the community so you could say that having a giving heart is in my blood and something I want to pass on to my child. That’s why my husband and I have been volunteering with her since she was three years old and it …
Four unexpected blessings of employee volunteer programs and how to get started Read More »
Executives, managers and workers can all reduce stress Everyone experiences anxiety now and again. I’m no exception. Sometimes I feel torn between the excitement of growing a business and what can feel like overwhelming responsibilities. Do you feel bombarded with an overflowing inbox, excessive workload, and ever-looming deadlines? If so, you’re not alone. A full …
9 tips for managing workplace stress for everyone Read More »
Six ideas for retaining top talent Do you have a revolving door? Are you blaming it on the Great Resignation? If your answer is yes, it could be that you have a turnover blind spot. Here’s a great example. An external affairs manager at a local institution lost seven of 14 department members this year …
How to fix your turnover blind spot and refocus on retention Read More »
The arrival of monkeypox on the heels of COVID-19 is an unfortunate reality. It’s a stark reminder that illnesses come and go, making their way into the workplace. When they do, there are federal, state and local laws that must be followed—rules that are ever changing. Remember when COVID-19 vaccinations were a condition of employment …
The facts about workplace illness and leaves of absence Read More »
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 …
Five ways to help your employees with the high cost of inflation Read More »