Email is a wonderful thing. It allows for instant communication and provides a platform for connecting like we’ve never seen before. But not carefully managed, it can spin out of… Click to read the full article
The ABCs of Success!
With the new year just beginning, the topic of many articles this month has to do with one of two things—setting goals for the year or adopting a plan for… Click to read the full article
How to Keep the Joy in This Joyful Season!
Thinking of all that the holiday season brings, I was reminded that while this is a joyful time of year, it can also be a time of stress. The days… Click to read the full article
Moments of Gratitude in the Middle of Chaos
As I begin this day preparing for our family gathering tomorrow, I’m taking a moment to be “In the Moment” and be grateful for the beautiful chaos that surrounds me…. Click to read the full article
How to Engage Your Employers and Provide Value – In Between Job Opportunities
While it’s easy to maintain a good working relationship with your employers when there are active job opportunities to fill, what happens in between those times, when the opportunities are… Click to read the full article
How to Create a Comprehensive Reasonable Accommodation Policy
If you are reading this, chances are your organization, in some way shape or form, receives some type of federal funding. This means you should have a reasonable accommodation policy… Click to read the full article
Reasonable Accommodations – Make It Part of Your Culture
In the many years I’ve worked with American Job Centers or workforce development agencies across the State of California, I’ve often engaged staff in conversations around the agency’s Reasonable Accommodation… Click to read the full article
How to Use Social to Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month
One of the most effective ways of communicating anything these days is to post it on social media. Let’s face it, it’s easy and effective. The ODEP makes it even… Click to read the full article
How Will You Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month in 2018?
America’s Workforce: Empowering All. That’s the theme for this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Isn’t it perfect? After all, that’s what we, as workforce development professionals, are all about…. Click to read the full article
Using the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to Build Your Employer Relationships
As a workforce development professional, your goal when working with employers should be to continually create and add value. This should be your purpose whether the employer has a job… Click to read the full article