When justice advocate Jane Elliott speaks to audiences, she often begins with a request: “I want every white person in this room who would be happy to be treated as this society in general treats our citizens — our black citizens — if you, as a white person, would be happy to receive the same […]
Effective, trusted, respected and admired leadership isn’t about ordering people around like a drill sergeant. True leadership is about helping those around you become leaders themselves — guiding them to the discovery and use of their potential. Rather than creating dependency and fear in others, true leaders mentor others to reach for more within themselves […]
Employers can provide a number of options to help retired employees cover gaps in Medicare health insurance. The three main plan options are group Medicare Part C Advantage (GMA), group Medicare Part C supplement and group Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Group Medicare Advantage can be either preferred provider organization or health maintenance organization […]
It used to be only Hollywood celebrities who attributed their fabulously fit bodies to personal trainers. Not anymore. People of all ages, fitness levels and income brackets hire personal trainers to help them meet their goals. Living a healthy lifestyle has become a priority for many people, but they lack the direction and guidance they […]
The Mesa County population has grown 6.1 percent to 155,000 between the 2010 and 2020 census even as 16 other Colorado counties experienced declining populations. Colorado Demographer Elizabeth Garner presented information about population and economic trends at the Western Colorado Economic Summit in Grand Junction. For those who didn’t get a chance to attend, I’d […]
As we enter the fall and winter months, Mesa County has experienced similar COVID-19 case counts as this time last year, when we suffered our most severe wave of illness. For the seven-day period starting Sept. 26, 615 COVID-19 cases were reported to Mesa County Public Health — 484 of those in unvaccinated individuals. That’s […]
Extended or full-time living in a recreational vehicle has become an increasingly popular option for many working-age adults. But can you work effectively and efficiently and maintain productivity from an RV? Yes, but it takes planning. And its not inexpensive since you’ll likely require reliable internet access. I spent almost a year living and working […]
Personality conflicts hurt businesses by damaging communication, collaboration, teamwork and morale. In turn, culture, efficiency, productivity and team member satisfaction and retention all suffer — along with profits and business growth. The degree to which team members don’t communicate effectively and collaborate presents one of the greatest obstacles to business success. The effective and efficient […]
A patchwork of COVID-19 vaccination mandates and new government rules has left employers uncertain of their legal rights and responsibilities. They’re wondering how to make sense not only of what’s happened but also what the future could hold. Several rules could affect Grand Valley employers. On Aug. 30, the Colorado Board of Health adopted an […]
Every year the Internal Revenue Services releases the “Dirty Dozen,” a list of tax scams and schemes on which the agency focuses. This year, the IRS has put abuse of business tax credits in its crosshairs. “Improper claims for the research and experimentation credit generally involve failures to participate in or substantiate qualified research activities […]