I often hear people complain about the news and how they feel that everything is so biased or sensational. Below are some of the best media outlets… Read more “Great resources to keep up with the news”
Author: workandbusinessblog
Younger people are working less
While the unemployment rate has continued to drop in recent years, the labor participation rate hasn’t grown much. We may assume that the main reason is that… Read more “Younger people are working less”
Let’s appreciate skilled workers more
As both the House and Senate seem to be working toward a tax reform bill, there have been many criticisms about the bill. One of the many… Read more “Let’s appreciate skilled workers more”
Luke 1:1-4 and a most important job
Much of this blog is devoted to the subject of work, typically paid work. But some of the most important jobs in history have not been paid… Read more “Luke 1:1-4 and a most important job”
Whipping the golden goose
I still remember that one scary line in an email from my supervisor early in my management career. “That can’t happen again.” It was a short email… Read more “Whipping the golden goose”
Suicide, work, and self-worth
Shortly after I had started my staffing company, someone came up to me at a networking event and told me there was someone I had to meet.… Read more “Suicide, work, and self-worth”
Just five minutes … and 30 years
A story is often told of a woman who came up to Pablo Picasso and asked him to draw a sketch. He sketched it and gave it… Read more “Just five minutes … and 30 years”
What parenting can teach about organizational change
Today I attended a seminar about being a tranformational leader. A transformational leader enacts change and inspires and influences those around him or her. A transactional leader… Read more “What parenting can teach about organizational change”
Tax plan is pro-growth, pro middle-class, and pro jobs
A few thoughts on the tax plan that has been presented: 1. Overall this is a very good tax plan, one of the best proposed in a… Read more “Tax plan is pro-growth, pro middle-class, and pro jobs”
No one is irreplaceable, but …
From an employee’s perspective, it’s always helpful to think of the mantra “No one is irreplaceable.” It’s important to remember that there may always be someone out… Read more “No one is irreplaceable, but …”