The Israel/Hamas Conflict Rocks Our Workplace
Question: I supervise a tight-knit team of professionals that work hard and play hard. To describe them as intense would … Continue reading The Israel/Hamas Conflict Rocks Our Workplace
Category: National events & politics
The Semi-retirement Option
Question: I turn 65 in September. I have a small savings account, a few investments and have done the math. … Continue reading The Semi-retirement Option
Political Discussions in the Workplace: Strategies for Handling What’s Coming
Employees care deeply about abortion; gun control; immigration; the uptick in crime; the homeless situation in Anchorage, climate change, and … Continue reading Political Discussions in the Workplace: Strategies for Handling What’s Coming
Don Lemon & Nikki Haley & Past Her Prime
Seriously? CNN anchor Don Lemon calls Nikki Haley past her prime at 51, and then defends himself by saying “google … Continue reading Don Lemon & Nikki Haley & Past Her Prime
The Signs of Potential Disaster Were Present at Walmart—Are They Present at Your Workplace?
There were signs of potential disaster that later erupted in six deaths when Walmart supervisor Andre Bing shot and killed … Continue reading The Signs of Potential Disaster Were Present at Walmart—Are They Present at Your Workplace?
Guns in the Workplace
If you think the national division over guns hasn’t hit your workplace, you haven’t been listening. Not only are the … Continue reading Guns in the Workplace
Inflation’s Impact on Employees and the Workplace
What keeps your employees and coworkers up at night, and what does it mean to you as their employer or … Continue reading Inflation’s Impact on Employees and the Workplace
Are Employees Who Need the Money Being Taken Advantages of by Their Employers
Question: I work as a caregiver. Unlike many employees able to switch to remote working, we caregivers traveled to our … Continue reading Are Employees Who Need the Money Being Taken Advantages of by Their Employers
In What Universe Is This Fair?: The College Debt Forgiveness Question Gets Personal
Question: After my dad left us, my mom worked three part-time jobs. I helped by raising my two younger brothers … Continue reading In What Universe Is This Fair?: The College Debt Forgiveness Question Gets Personal
Complicit & Helping Someone Find Her Courage
“I worked with a Harvey Weinstein-type, a Bill Cosby-type.” The caller began in a hesitant voice, and then stopped. Something … Continue reading Complicit & Helping Someone Find Her Courage