You may be familiar with the Chinese proverb about the best time to plant a tree: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” This same proverb can also be applied to investing. Time, not timing, is key to building wealth. Building wealth is not about […]
With the ball officially dropping on 2024 and the Colorado Legislature ringing the bell to start the 2025 legislative session, businesses and human-resources professionals can pull out their crystal balls to forecast what 2025 will bring. After all, as the old saying goes, the only constant in human resources law is change, and more change. […]
Some people believe there is a very distinctive barrier between our personal and professional lives which keeps the two separate. However, when you really step back and take an honest and discerning look at your own experiences and those of others you have worked with, this is clearly not the case. In fact, it is […]
Last month we discussed pending U.S. Supreme Court cases that may affect employers. This month I address one specific nomination President-Elect Trump made for his incoming cabinet that should interest employers. Perhaps the most interesting move Trump made was to nominate Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as the new Secretary of Labor. The Department of Labor […]
The New Year is here, and with it comes the overwhelming tradition of New Year’s resolutions. January 1st of EVERY year becomes that day when we write down our list of items that proclaim this will be the year that we change our lives for the better. Items may include weight loss, stopping a bad […]
When customers like, or better yet love, your business, they are going to give you their patronage and will happily share their glowing recommendations with others. Business owners who want to create enterprises that will survive challenging times and thrive in the easy times, should consistently endeavor to create raving fans of their customers. The […]
As 2025 approaches, the real estate market in Grand Junction is poised for significant developments across residential, commercial and property-management sectors. As a full-service real estate brokerage specializing in all three areas, we are anticipating trends that reflect the region’s growth, affordability and evolving needs. Residential Real Estate: Opportunities for Buyers and Sellers The residential […]
Nearly a year into the AgriWest Initiative at the Business Incubator Center, it is time for reflection on what this agriculture-focused project brings to our community. The federal fellowship is a 30-month-long partnership between the BIC and the Economic Recovery Corps. We have had some significant learnings and some wins that will guide our project […]
The Davis School of Business at Colorado Mesa University, through the generous support of the Western Colorado Human Resource Association and the law firm of Bechtel & Santo, is taking an ambitious step to empower our Human Resource Management students. We are seeking to provide students enrolled in the HR Capstone course with the opportunity […]
It has been said we are a society that loves to be rewarded. We want to be rewarded for everything. Whether it is credit card rewards, fuel points, or discounts, these positive reinforcements help motivate us to make purchasing decisions. Let’s talk about what rewards you could achieve through living a healthy lifestyle. Decide what […]