Category : Career

Take a Fresh Approach to Taxes

The pages of the calendar have turned to not only a new year, but also a new decade! No pressure, but is there a better time for a fresh start? Most resolutions made in January are abandoned by mid-January, but…

Women in the Boardroom are on the Rise

For the first time in its 110-year history, General Motors has more women on its board than men. That’s a significant event because men typically have dominated corporate boardrooms across America. The emergence of women on corporate boards represents a…

Offenses, Harassment, and Dating in the Workplace

You’re leaving work late, round the corner to the elevator, and roll up on your boss and a colleague in a steamy embrace. Awkward! It looks consensual, and you’re not being sexually harassed, but it’s uncomfortable, not just in this…

Are You On Autopilot?

It’s when you’re going through life without conscious awareness. It’s that feeling(actually, most of us are so busy we don’t even recognize it) of moving fast and not remembering how you even got there. Have you ever had car rides…

Drugs and the Americans with Disabilities Act – What Employers Should Know

There are a lot of job vacancies in the U.S. right now. The good news is there are many qualified individuals who would love to fill those positions. Some of them are persons with disabilities who are often overlooked as…

This Follow-Up Email Will Keep Leads in Your Pocket

There’s a wide range of ways to measure the success of a tradeshow you attend as an exhibitor. But for most people, what matters more than anything else is the number of leads you generate at the show. Even more important?…

The ‘Internet of Things’ is Changing Our Daily Lives

Ask people what the Internet of Things is and the most common response will be a puzzled look. While the general public is typically unaware of the Internet of Things, it is expected to revolutionize how we interact with technology,…

Mentoring the Millennial Workforce

The millennial generation has been a hot topic in recent years, and with good reason. They are the most diverse group of people in the history of America. With so much diversity, it’s not surprising that millennials have made some…

How Millennials are Redefining Work Happiness

And what you can learn from them … In my 15 years of working with boomers, Xers, and millennials, helping them find meaning, success, and happiness in their work and lives, I have learned a lot. In addition to practical…

Are You Covered if Your Business is Interrupted?

You’ve worked hard to build your business, and your insurance program should work hard to protect you from financial ruin. Even the smallest of claims can set your business back for weeks or months.  What if you had a fire…