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4 Ways to Practice Self-Care During the Holidays

December 12, 2022

In between all of the year-end wrap up at work, planning, visiting family, parties, shopping and gift wrapping, it can be easy to deprioritize your own happiness and one can forget that the greatest present you can give – is your presence.

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

December 9, 2022

Holiday potlucks, white elephant gifts, 12 Days of Christmas and half days off become the “norm” during the Holiday Season. Many organizations take this opportunity to spread the holiday cheer and show various levels of appreciation to employees for working hard all year. That’s all great and wonderful – but sometimes the holiday fun means that someone is picking up the slack so that issues don’t get put off until next year.

Leaning into Alignment

December 1, 2022

Business Crusader by day, gardener and general crafty person by night – committed to writing something.

Recharging at Work

October 28, 2022

Do you ever have those days were you’re in conversation with your colleagues at lunch and all you can really contribute to the conversation is “I’m so tired today”? Does that seem to be your go-to phrase more days than not? Don’t worry; you are not alone. In fact, majority of people are feeling JUST like you! How do we recharge our batteries, specifically at work, to foster a better, more productive environment for employees?

Retrain, to Retain: Focus on Veterans

October 13, 2022

Employers come across military resumes and often make the assumption that the only skills these individuals have to offer is combat training. Little do they know this talent pool can be the answer to their staffing needs.

Leave No Stone Unturned

October 6, 2022

As I think about my new role in sourcing talent, I can’t help but think of everyone as a “Rolling Stone.” We all have our experiences that help shape and mold us and maybe, just maybe, we have an opportunity to be polished by a professional and lean into being the exact missing piece that fills the gaps or stops the dam from overflowing.

Please Help Us Welcome Darian!

October 3, 2022

I enjoy helping our clients succeed in their business and contributing with other projects to continue learning for successful outcomes, and love working alongside my amazing colleagues and fellow vet.

Asking for a friend… How do I get a pay increase?

September 28, 2022

Why are we so hesitant to speak about money at work and how can we “get over” the uncomfortable feeling when we want, and most times, need, to ask for more?

Difficult Conversations: Constructive vs. Combative

September 7, 2022

Whether it may be with a coworker, a client or even your supervisor, having difficult conversations are unfortunately sometimes necessary. The good news is that the majority of the time having the first difficult conversation can result in a positive outcome.

Boundary-Setting at Work

August 31, 2022

Managing relationships at work can be tricky, but your personal comfort level doesn’t need to be compromised.