Let’s have fun (just not too much . . . )!
It’s the time of year when holiday gatherings and parties are in full swing. But have you talked with your managers about what not to...
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- Nov 20
- 2 min
Being Grateful
Who doesn’t want to feel valued and appreciated? It’s that time of year and a good time to reflect on how you show your appreciation to...
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- Nov 13
- 2 min
The Great American Smokeout
The third Thursday in November is designated as The Great American Smokeout by the American Cancer Society. The event focuses on...
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- Nov 6
- 2 min
What did you do with your hour?
Once again, we’ve experienced the fun of turning back the clocks. I’d like to think I utilized that extra hour wisely, but honestly, not...
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- Nov 3
- 2 min
Give Back to Gain
As we get closer to the holidays and year end festivities, it’s a good time to encourage ourselves and others to support those who may be...
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- Oct 30
- 2 min
What are we missing in Return to Office discussions?
I’ve looked at a lot of the issues around returning to the office and, full disclosure, I do believe at least some sort of in-office...
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- Oct 23
- 2 min
Look around to see what you're missing!
Those who know me know I enjoy running (yes, I freely admit there’s something wrong with me). I started running several years ago and...
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- Oct 20
- 2 min
That's not in my job description!
This is one of the responses I’ve heard over time that doesn’t sit well with me. I’ve always believed if I’m asked to do something...
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- Oct 9
- 2 min
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and sadly, statistics indicate that about 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience domestic...
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- Oct 2
- 2 min
What's the deal with pay transparency?
In 2023, there are eight states requiring some sort of transparency related to pay. Expectations range from not allowing employers to...
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- Sep 25
- 2 min
What are your goals?
Have you thought about that lately? Now that you’re in a leadership position, you don’t need them anymore, right? Or aren’t goals just...
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- Sep 20
- 2 min
Employee Concerns offer Opportunities to Improve
For the most part, I believe organizational leaders want to do the right thing for their employees and organizations. Unfortunately,...
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- Sep 11
- 1 min
A Day of Reflection
It’s hard for me to believe that the 9/11 attacks were 22 years ago. I can still clearly recall what I was doing when I first heard...
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- Sep 4
- 1 min
Play time!
When’s the last time you played? And what did (or would) that even look like? I was reading something the other day and it talked about...
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- Aug 28
- 2 min
Grief and Employees
This week we note National Grief Awareness Day, as a reminder of the effect grief can have on all of us at any time in our lives. As...
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- Aug 21
- 2 min
Technology vs Human Interaction
I was reading a book (one of the actual printed kind if you can remember those) and when I came to the end of a page, I automatically...
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- Aug 14
- 2 min
Who benefits from your benefits?
It’s getting to be that exciting time! It’s the time of year many companies relook at their benefit offerings for the next year! Wow! ...
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- Aug 7
- 2 min
Let's have some fun!
I can’t believe I missed National Ice Cream Sandwich and Chocolate Chip Cookie Days! Of course, at my house, any day can be ice cream or...
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- Jul 31
- 2 min
Are your employees safe?
Safety is of course a vital issue at work and I’m sure most managers would agree that they don’t want any accidents on the job. But are...
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- Jul 24
- 1 min
Are You Socializing?
This is Social Wellness Month, so before it passes us by, I wanted to take the opportunity to remind managers that we can play a role in...
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