It’s easy to stay focused at work when the hot sun, green grass, and blue skies are not mocking you through your window. Staying focused at work also helps you stay focused with what is important outside of work: your family. When you fall behind at work during the summer, your interaction with your family…
Carnegie Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation
Ahhh….the dog days of summer! For many of us, this means clearing the calendar for a week, packing up the family, and heading out for a long anticipated vacation. We envision idyllic afternoons in the lake, hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill, and great stories around the campfire. Reality, however, may look a little different. …
How To Communicate with Diplomacy and Tact
Some people are born hardwired to speak with confidence; they know just want to say and how to say it in any situation. Others need to work harder at their communication skills. If you are one of those that have to work at your skills, are you ever envious? Do you wish you could have…
Telecommuting Employees May Create Unforeseen Tax Burden on Employers
Many companies have either considered or currently have employees that work from home and many who may even work out-of-state. The benefits range from giving employees flexibility within their schedule, providing for a family-oriented business, employee satisfaction, greater efficiency and productivity and reduced overhead costs. However, while weighing the pros and cons of having employees…