In 2024 employees are looking for employers who focus on them and care about them. My motto is, “Care for People, Care for Business”! Let’s do it! Employees are the internal customer. How they are treated is how external customers are treated too! Image by Homegrounds from Pixabay Caring Companies Let’s think about areas of […]
The word burden, what does it mean to you? After a conversation I had this week, I got to thinking about the word “burden”. The Cambridge Dictionary provided a definition that resonates, “something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about“. This definition says more than “a heavy load” referenced so
As we explore the human aspect of work, let me remind you that today in the US, we “spring ahead”! Yes, it is that day of the year when an hour of our day goes “poof”! Happy Sunday! One Size Does Not Fit All Two years ago, we learned of a global pandemic. This pandemic
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Caring in the workplace. Caring in life. Caring takes on greater meaning after the past two years. This topic is near and dear to me. As a boss, one of our most important roles is to foster our employees. Consider how care enters into your workplace as a boss. If you are no longer working,
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Working from home is a fact of life. In the past year, many were required to do so for the 1st time. For others, working from home has been part of a life for some time. And for some, the pandemic opened up the opportunity to try something new – working in a direct sales/marketing
Picture this – a beautiful sunny, warm Southern California late afternoon. Sitting outside with a client, we were talking about life, business, families. Out of the blue, I was asked “Why do you do what you do? It’s like having a root canal”! Laughter bubbled out of me as I replied, “I guess it makes
Contingencies are a topic near and dear to my heart. Why is a deeply personal reason. Because it is so much easier to think about, plan for and practice for when we are not immersed in a crisis situation. After 1st hand experience at home and work, if given a choice, I choose advanced preparation 100
On January 9, 2018 Congress passed HR3759 / S1028 the Recognize, Assist, Support and Engage Family Caregivers Act (RAISE). The RAISE Act aims to help the relatives and partners who provide medical, household and financial assistance to loved ones. The bill is on the President’s desk awaiting signature. It could affect employers of more than
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As we wrap up the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, giving thanks has dominated the week. Gathering with family and friends; sharing food, stories and time together begins the kickoff of the holiday season. Have you ever considered the impact others have had in your life and the impact you have had in the lives
Valentine’s week is upon us! Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours 🙂 Our Advisory Perspective series provides you with a perspective of how to prepare for meetings with professional advisors. This month, I would like to introduce the President and CEO of Communication Works, Mindy Bortness, Increasing your Employee ROI.™ Mindy is a recognized leader
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