Roe v. Wade in the Workplace
Question: Our company employs an interesting mix of personalities. In the past, this made for intense discussions about politics and … Continue reading Roe v. Wade in the Workplace
Category: National events & politics
Are We Done with COVID OR Do We Just Want to Be?
We’re tired of wearing masks and physically distancing. We’re so done with COVID. According to recent surveys, 27% of U.S. … Continue reading Are We Done with COVID OR Do We Just Want to Be?
Easter and Ukraine
A very joyous Easter to you. And given the lesson we learn on this day, if you believe, as I … Continue reading Easter and Ukraine
Betrayed by My Employer — How Can I Fight Back?
Question: I’ve been betrayed AGAIN by my employer. My employer just emailed everyone in our company that they’re ending their … Continue reading Betrayed by My Employer — How Can I Fight Back?
It Isn’t the Pay; It’s What You Won’t Fix
It’s not the money driving the “great resignation” in which 4.3 million employees quit their jobs in January, followed by … Continue reading It Isn’t the Pay; It’s What You Won’t Fix
The Ukraine Invasion: Actions You Can Take Today to Help Those Suffering
My inbox flooded when I challenged readers “are you brave?” writing about the woman who crashed Russia’s main state news … Continue reading The Ukraine Invasion: Actions You Can Take Today to Help Those Suffering
Are We Brave or Quiet?
Are we brave or quiet? Do we speak when we need to? Or do we let others speak for us? … Continue reading Are We Brave or Quiet?
Fallout Against Russian-born Employees
Question: Like most other oil-patch companies that need highly skilled employees and want to diversify their labor pool, ours has … Continue reading Fallout Against Russian-born Employees
November Job Quits Shatter Records: But Some Employers Have Figured It Out: What Employers Need To Realize & Do: Actionable Strategies & Meaningful Benefits
“We’re not getting any qualified applicants for our manager position,” the owner told me. “We’ve posted it on all the … Continue reading November Job Quits Shatter Records: But Some Employers Have Figured It Out: What Employers Need To Realize & Do: Actionable Strategies & Meaningful Benefits
When Work Ethic Goes Too Far: An Important Story Hidden in the Mayfield Candle Factory Disaster
The construction superintendent growled. Muttered cuss words under his breath. Translation “Get lost. I don’t have time for this.” “This” … Continue reading When Work Ethic Goes Too Far: An Important Story Hidden in the Mayfield Candle Factory Disaster