These days there seems to be a lot of talk about differences among employees, specifically with reference to different generations. But before you learn how to appeal to workers of a certain age, you need to know who’s in that group. Here are the three main age group categories that…Read More
By Amy Meyers Steinberg It seems like just yesterday I wrote about letting go when my then 14-year old was heading off to Israel with her 8th grade class. Fast forward as she turns 16 and is now starting Driver’s Ed {gulp}. My daughter cannot wait to get behind the…Read More
By Howard Reznick, LCSW-C The “compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; broadly: persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful.” That’s the definition of addiction, according to…Read More
By Loren Smalley It used to be that cover letters and resumes went hand in hand. When applying for a job, you wouldn’t think of sending one without the other. These days, only about half of companies require job seekers to submit a cover letter. So, should you include one…Read More
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month. Suicide rates in the U.S. have increased by 25% over the past 2 decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Currently, suicide is one of the top 10 causes of death. As part of an on-going conversation about suicide, Jewish…Read More
By Debra K. Waranch, LCSW-C (Repost, August 2016) As parents, there’s no limit to the amount of worrying we put ourselves through. As the school year begins and students transition back into the classroom, parents express concern for their children on all different levels. Generally: Will my child do…Read More
By Jamie Leboe It seems like people are starting to understand the value of hiring individuals with special needs. Take this example from a remarkable story that aired on CBS Sunday Morning. Since people with Autism often have a hard time communicating, traditional interviews can be challenging. At Microsoft, an…Read More
By Elizabeth Piper I stood outside the restaurant in downtown Annapolis wearing my cute black tank top and new high-waisted skinny jeans with my favorite wedges. My five girlfriends, dressed head-to-toe in similar fashion, and I laughed together as we reminisced over funny college memories. My step-sister, the bachelorette of…Read More
By Jacki Post Ashkin, LCSW-C So, your child is entering his senior year in high school. Top dog. Big man on campus. The finish line is in sight. Congratulations! Now hold on to your proverbial hat. This year is a roller coaster ride of milestones, deadlines and transitions that will…Read More
By Lisa Cohn It’s important to remember to treat your employees with respect and dignity, and they will respond, both personally and through productivity. It seems reasonable to treat others the same way that you want to be treated, but sometimes employers forget about the value of human capital. Employees…Read More
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