A Working Mom Leans In and Steps Up
Over the last two weeks, I’ve been in Fort Worth, San Francisco and NYC. As a single mom of twin 15-year-old boys, I’m fairly adept at juggling business meetings, but this has been the most intense travel schedule in the last three years. Unfortunately, there was a bit of a melt down in my household. […]
Lean In and Advance Women in the Workplace
Work Life Balance or Work Life Integration? Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, hopes to that her new book, “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” will create a global discussion and movement on gender issues in the workplace. The book, scheduled for release on March 11th, pushes women to look inward, […]
Manufacturing Jobs Key in Economic Recovery
Over the last decade, the United States has lost more than a third of its manufacturing jobs, 5.73 million, to lower cost, offshore competitors. Nevertheless, the US remains the world’s largest manufacturing economy, producing 18.2 percent of global manufactured products. Manufacturing Jobs Key in Economic Recovery I strongly believe that diversity in the economy is […]
Employers Embrace Wellness Trends Saving Money & Mental Health
As healthcare costs continue to escalate, employers are starting to embrace wellness trends to control costs and manage stress. In addition, wellness activities often improve employee engagement and retention, which helps companies reduce their turnover costs. Healthier, happier employees- it’s a win-win! Work related stress is estimated to cost American companies more than $300 billion annually. […]
Engage Employees Through Lunch Networking
Looking for an innovative way to engage employees and drive innovation in 2013? Consider connecting employees through networking lunches. Employees who get away from their desks at lunch feel energized, focused and more productive. Plus employees who connect often learn from one another- regularly spurring new ideas. How many of your employees eat at their […]
Five Tips for Improving Your Online Presence
Does your online profile tell a purposeful and compelling story about who you are and get you through the door of a prospective employer? So many of my colleagues fill their profiles with facts, figures and accomplishments. This information is important, but not nearly as crucial as tying your pertinent tidbits to your career objectives; compelling someone to […]
