As we near the end of another year, we would like to thank all of the Empathia staff who contributed to our blogs in 2018. It’s greatly appreciated! Here are our wonderful writers’ names from this year: Chris M. Jenny M. Jen S. Jeremy S. Larisa B. Laura B. Lisa M. Reggie E. Sara T.…
Having worked in the EAP industry for almost 25 years, I’m occasionally asked what I’ve been the most proud of and what has been the most challenging during my time working with employees, managers/HR, family members, affiliates, vendors, and colleagues. My answer is always the same. Working on any large-scale disaster where there are mass…
As we near the end of another year, we would like to thank all of the Empathia staff who contributed to our blogs in 2017. It’s greatly appreciated! Here are our wonderful writers’ names: Carol W. Chris M. David G. Jenny M. Jeremy S. Larisa B. Laura B. Kate N. Kate V. Mike S. Reggie…
With the school year ending soon, you may be looking for activities for yourself and/or your family. Here are over 30 summer “bucket list” items to check out over the next few months that don’t involve computer screen time. Feel free to add your own suggestions, as well. Go to the zoo or wildlife…
As we enter a new year, we would like to thank all of the Empathia staff who contributed to our blogs in 2016. It’s greatly appreciated! Here are our wonderful writers’ names and a web link to their various articles: Carol W. – http://www.empathia.com/author/cwilson/ Carrie R. – http://www.empathia.com/author/carrie-reuter/ Chris M. – http://www.empathia.com/author/chris-m/ Heather B. –…
With “National Bosses Day” upon us, I began to wonder if there’s a specific day of the year that is set aside to honor and appreciate employees who are not managers. Sure, there’s Labor Day, which focuses on the American labor movement and the contributions that all workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and…
So, today is my oldest daughter’s first day of high school and I ask myself, how can this be? Rationally, I know that she has grown-up, gone to grade school, and is now at that magical age of 14 years old where kids typically transition to high school. However, the irrational side of me doesn’t…
Though I certainly did my fair share of household and outdoor chores as a kid (you don’t grow up in Wisconsin without learning how to use a shovel!), I started my first real job working at a family restaurant when I was 15 years old; then, during my college years, I was a Resident Advisor.…
A hobby is typically defined as an activity or interest pursued outside one’s regular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure. For example, as a self-avowed entertainment enthusiast, I like to collect movie/TV/pop culture memorabilia; I also enjoy photography and reading. I especially love Star Wars, James Bond, and the Green Bay Packers, as evidenced…
Delegation: The assignment of responsibility or authority to another person (normally from a manager to one of his/her employees) to carry out specific activities. However, the person who delegated the work remains accountable for the outcome of the delegated work. It is one of the core concepts of management leadership. Whether you are a newer…