Variety is the spice of life. There is some truth to that statement. You get into your daily routines of schedules and can do many tasks without thinking too much about them. You may eat at the same time, go to work at the same time and take out the garbage on pick-up day. Routines […]
As your businesses work to improve specific needs within our community, Mesa County Public Health aims to improve Mesa County’s health and wellness needs. The Mesa County Board of Public Health recently approved the Community Health Improvement Plan at its regular March meeting. The plan follows the Community Health Needs Assessment and identifies specific priorities […]
Business leaders who aim to elevate their company to ever higher levels of success continually seek ways to refine their business model. Achieving this objective necessitates discerning awareness of what is effective and ineffective in the daily operations of the business. A common pitfall to avoid is focusing exclusively on the deficiencies within the current […]
Many people ask me, “how much should I have saved for retirement?” My response typically is: How much do you have saved for retirement? How much do you spend? How long are you going to live? A 2024 study by EBRI.org revealed 21 percent of employees feel highly confident about having sufficient funds to sustain […]
What financial, business or personal priorities should you focus on this year? Now is an excellent opportunity to evaluate your investment strategies, savings plans and budgeting techniques. Whether your goal is to bolster your retirement fund, refine your estate planning approach or strengthen your overall financial standing, there are numerous paths you can explore. Here […]
In any organization, the attitude and behavior of team members significantly influence the work environment and overall productivity. A negative team member can have a detrimental impact, spreading discontent and lowering morale. Addressing negativity promptly and effectively is essential to prevent it from affecting your business. Here are some strategies to deal with negative team […]
For parents, like many of your employees, accessing health care resources can be stressful and time-consuming, especially when it comes to their children. It can be especially true for parents with children who have special health care needs. It is important for these families to feel connected when searching for health and community-care resources. Mesa […]
With every interaction and transaction, a business gives its customers a positive, neutral or negative feeling. The last two have no place in a thriving company, while the first is a necessary component to happiness and success. In all likelihood, you can recall some experiences as a consumer that left you with a positive, if […]
The new presidential administration, perhaps more so than in the recent past, presents an embarrassment of riches for constitutional lawyers, including employment practitioners. A bewildering eruption of executive orders, personnel actions, lawsuits and countersuits is already underway. As a constitutional and employment attorney, I would love to jump in. But I don’t need to jump […]
For a long time, outside forces have shaped our local economies, especially in Colorado, where one shift in global policy can echo through our farms, our small businesses and our communities. Tariffs are one of those forces. You might hear the word and picture far-off debates in Washington, D.C., yet their impact can be deeply […]