Although hiring has slowed in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses are beginning to look at what the new normal will mean in terms of recruiting and retaining top employees. Background screening plays a major role in supporting businesses that’ve worked diligently to offer quality goods and services and developed superior reputations. Screening […]
A few weeks before our collective world catapulted into pandemic pandemonium, my own world was rocked when I took my mom to a doctor’s appointment that turned into an emergency room visit and, a few hours later, a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. In less than five weeks, she was gone. While I’m still processing her […]
In a previous career, I was a professional dirt bike rider — full time salaried and sponsored. I learned early on about the importance of looking for opportunities, not obstacles. The concept applies to just about any physical or mental challenge in which you’ll engage. Focus on where you want to be and how to […]
The return of restaurant dining offers an encouraging sign of life for the Mesa County economy. Many restaurants have ramped up their takeout and delivery business during the stay at home order issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic But the low rate of positive COVID-19 cases and a willingness to adhere to safety measures […]
Whether you’re aware of it or not, you’re a leader. You lead at work, at home and in your community. You lead by your example in all areas of your life. Your team members are watching. Your spouse, children, extended family and people you don’t even know are watching for guidance on how to successfully […]
You have only 30 to 60 seconds — that’s 75 to 150 words — to grab someone’s attention. That’s about the amount of time it takes to ride an elevator a few floors — hence the term “elevator pitch.” It’s crucial to make your pitch concise, jargon-free and focused on what you provide rather than […]
Sneezing in public can draw some interesting looks these days. But it is, after all, a time of year that comes with allergens galore. Environmental allergens include pollen and mold as well as dust mites, mice and pets. Allergens constitute not only a nuisance, but also a serious health issue. Life-threatening allergic reactions called anaphylaxis […]
As more and more businesses reopen, most major financial institutions and other experts forecast an economic rebound in the second half of this year. That’s subject, of course, to a potential second wave of the coronavirus. As for commercial real estate, I don’t expect a reasonably short economic downturn — compared to past recessions that […]
Change by definition means to make something different. Things are certainly different as we adapt to the coronavirus pandemic and its effects. Most people prefer what’s comfortable and familiar. How do we make changes, then, to better our lives? Taking small steps toward change is easier and more successful than trying to make big changes […]
While many survivors describe COVID-19 as an experience they’d never wish on anyone, they now have the ability to help other victims by donating their blood plasma. If you’ve been following national news, you’ve likely read about or seen the emerging work supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat severely infected patients […]