In last month’s blog, I shared with you a story from a personal experience by one of our office employees regarding “Making a Difference.” This prompted me to ask other employees to send me personal experiences or motivational quotes, that
Category: Human Resources
Making A Difference
A few weeks ago during an office employee meeting, Sharon Winton, Executive Assistant shared the following story: The quote “Making A Difference” really resonated with me a couple of weeks ago, so much I couldn’t wait to share my experience
Stress Can Be Good…But How?
Although stress is often viewed as a negative, it is actually a natural and normal physical response. A stress response is simply your body’s ability to defend and protect itself. This fight-or-flight reaction can help a person stay energetic, alert
An Inspiring Story…Susan Boyle
I am sure you have probably heard of the inspiring life story of Susan Boyle. A 47-year old, unemployed woman who had never been married, or even kissed! From Scotland, Susan elicited lots of praise and compliments not just from
Slow Down, Calm Down, Trust the Process
Have you ever been sitting in traffic and looked in your rearview mirror to see a car fast approaching in the median or on the shoulder? What was your first reaction? Was it to pull over and block them, after
The 10% Savings Goal
Saving more for retirement may not top your to-do list these days. The problem is most people need to save more, often a lot more, to build a nest egg that can meet their needs. Here’s a relatively painless way
The Balloon Project
I am an avid Facebook user. As I was researching topics for this month’s Blog, I came across the following story that has been shared a lot on Facebook, Twitter and the Internet. There is no credit given to the
Are You Spending More for Health Care Services?
All of us are looking for ways to save money. One cost savings that many of us do not think about, is out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Here are some not so every day thinking cost saving tips: ASK QUESTIONS Ask your
Evaluate Your Time Management Skills
Time management is sometimes a skill we have to learn from necessity, which leaves the door open for us to form bad habits and fall back into stressful situations. People can find great rewards when they improve their time management
Defend Yourself Against Illness
Prevention is always better than a cure. Sickness in the workplace causes missed deadlines, inadequate work, and overall low morale. However, catching a bug at work can be avoided by employees following these simple guidelines: Personal spaces need to be