Though only one person, you can encourage HOPE! Though many may feel stressed and uncertain about the future, if you look around the world and even into some struggling neighborhoods here in the U.S., you will find that you are still more fortunate than many. By watching the media and listening to the data and … Read more
The Major Factors in Choosing a Career The Final Decision for Your Career is YOURS! Whether you are in college, or if you are already working a job and realizing this line of work is not for you! These … Read more
Obviously, there are a large number of people who are unemployed at this time. Many of these people are receiving some fairly substantial funds from our nation’s government. In fact, some are receiving higher amounts of money than they normally earn at past jobs. However, these government funds will be coming to an end in … Read more
FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE RATE OF INCREASING COSTS There have been numerous factors that have caused the rates of many major expenses to escalate, usually with little or no advanced notice. Areas that have been said would be increasing right away include: Gasoline, Lumber, Transportation, Equipment (including computers), Automobiles, Skilled Labor, Taxes and Accountants, pharmaceuticals, … Read more
There are different perspectives in the “game” of hiring. And a game is how many employees see this hiring process. Hiring is very competitive, and though more job openings are developing, the job market is still competitive with many job candidates. On the other hand, hard skills are sought, but many times, the “soft skills” … Read more
Selecting your Life’s Path What made you choose your career path? Did it take long to decide? Your personality should match the career you choose. A person’s character isn’t determined at the time of their birth, but suddenly some of those basic personality traits begin to form. There was an old saying “spare the rod, … Read more
Practice Ethical, Honest Behavior Daily When the topic of “good employers” and “good places to work” is discussed, what is the basis of such a label? Of course, being paid a good salary is valued, but other high-ranking points with employees include being respected, having wise and effective leadership, provided good benefits, continued growth and … Read more
Changes have continued to be an ongoing event throughout time, and over the past 16 months or more, the changes we have experienced have increased with some being more challenging. Our work routines have taken on more frequent alterations, which have affected our family needs, often adding more frustrations for our families as well as … Read more
To Make a Difference Requires Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone It is easy to complain about all the negative activity around us, as we have all had to cope with so many hurdles and hardships over the past 16 months or so, and granted it has caused us a lot of stress and … Read more
What do you see that is different in the photos of schools 100 years ago vs Today? What is the first thing you notice that is different between the two pictures above? The left photo was taken more than 70 years ago, and the right photo was taken recently. Some differences may seem very obvious, … Read more