by catherine | Jul 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
Look out… a 1980’s fad is rearing its head again. It’s called “hot desking.” According to the Oxford Dictionary, it is the practice of allocating desks to workers when they are required or on a rotating system, rather than giving each worker their own desk. Advocates...
by catherine | Jul 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Six years ago, USA Today published an article called “Generation Y’s goal? Wealth and fame.” In her story, Sharon Jayson cited findings from an intriguing Pew Research Center poll. Specifically, 81 percent of 18- to 25-year-olds who were surveyed believed...
by catherine | Jun 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
My heart has been very heavy since learning W.A. (Bill) Krause passed away earlier today. It’s a feeling of immeasurable loss. To the entire Krause family and their closest friends, I extend my deepest sympathy to them during this difficult time and dedicate the...
by catherine | May 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
In today’s workforce, there are approximately 40 million Millennials (population born between 1980 and 2000). This generation works smart and plays hard. They strive to achieve success in the workplace and spend time volunteering in the community. Millennials’...
by catherine | May 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
More than a decade ago, Jeff (my husband) and I lived in Seattle and we couldn’t walk down the street without seeing a Starbucks on nearly every corner. For Jeff, who savors a flavorful cup of coffee each morning, it was heaven on earth. For me, a non-coffee drinker,...