3 ways to stop sweating the small stuff
Daily living serves up plenty of annoyances: bad weather, barking dogs, red lights, cold coffee. It’s hard to find the sweet spot. And even when we do, another annoyance pops up. Life wasn’t…
What companies should do when an employee wants to come…
In the post, “What employees need to consider when returning to a former employer,” we discussed what employees need to think about when they might want to reapply for their old job or a new opportunity.…
Brush up on your brushing practices
You’ve probably been brushing your teeth for decades, but there’s a good chance you’re doing it wrong. A recent poll by Unum of 1,200 working adults shows 17% of us brush for about a minute — that’s just half the…
10 activities you should consider in your emergency preparations
No matter where you live, chances are you’re at risk for some type of natural disaster or emergency. That isn’t meant to scare you: It’s just a fact. It also doesn’t mean you can’t put some steps…
Urgent vs. important: Which matters more?
By standard measures, I’m someone who gets things done. I’ve used a planner for years, and it’s always filled with tasks, most of which I check off daily. I even handle things that aren’t…
Colonial Life, Home Works remodel home and build community…
You may have seen a few of our team members around town recently covered in paint and dirt and wondered what they were up to. They devoted a portion of their workday to spruce up a Columbia home. Over…
How to effectively offboard your company’s employees
In the post, “5 tips to properly resign from your job,” we talk about what an employee should do when they’re announcing their resignation. But that raises the question: Once an employee says they’re…