Mental health and suicide are both topics that can make us feel uncomfortable. We don’t like talking about them. And talking about mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace is even harder. When you’re concerned about someone, what do you say? Are you invading their privacy? Threatening their job security? Are you afraid you […]
Commercial real estate activity was busy in Mesa County during the first half of the year. A number of reasons have been cited: the relocation of new businesses to the area, attractive tax incentives, a more business-friendly political climate, better marketing efforts and improving consumer confidence. No one could argue all those things have, to […]
Why is it some people seem to remain thin no matter what they eat? They’re the ones you see in the restaurant eating a huge hamburger and fries while you use your smartphone to count the calories in your chicken breast and veggies and wonder why you can’t lose those extra 10 pounds. Metabolism could […]
An upcoming conference in Grand Junction will offer information about topics related to three Cs — managing conflict, improving communication and advancing corporate social responsibility. The Western Colorado Human Resource Association fall conference scheduled for Sept. 26 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. To register or obtain more information, […]
Now that residential and commercial investments in the Grand Valley have experienced an upturn, is it time to pull some money out of the stock market and invest in additional real estate? It depends. Any investment decision should be based on answering five important questions: How long will I be able to invest these funds […]
Picture this. It’s 2 on a Monday afternoon when you wander into the break room for an energy boosting cup of coffee. You spy a plate of brownies on the table with a note attached. “Please take one.” You’re still full from lunch, and the thought of brownies hadn’t crossed your mind — until now. […]
Motherhood presents rewards and challenges. The challenges mount when maternity leave ends and new moms face a list of tasks, from finding affordable and trustworthy care to figuring out a pumping and nursing schedule for those who choose to breastfeed their babies. Returning to work can be a stressful time. Having a supportive workplace that […]
Unless I live to be 118, I’m well past midlife — at least from a strictly mathematical perspective. Does that also mean I’m past the threat of a so-called midlife crisis? Since I don’t seem to recall any bitter disappointment about the shortcomings in my life — or, in a desperate attempt to assuage my […]
When I was growing up, my father had two main jobs: teaching math during the school year and working for a pest control company in the summers. I noticed he often appeared more exhausted after a day spent in the classroom dealing with students than a day spent in the hot sun doing manual labor. […]
Employee engagement — it’s a buzzword that seems to be on the rise lately. But what is it, and why should you care? By one estimate, only 33 percent of employees are engaged in their work, costing their companies between $450 billion and $550 billion each year. These costs can be seen in increased absenteeism, […]