I couldn’t get out of bed in the morning. I didn’t have my black furry alarm clock insisting that I do. My mind kept dwelling on the decision to end her life. I knew it was the right thing to do but the other side of me kept screaming, don’t do it, don’t do it, don’t...
Year: 2013
The Millennials
I am intrigued by the differences in the generations, the Baby Boomers, Generation X and Y. I am proud to be a boomer. Sure there are a lot of us and it made competition fierce, but we were the majority and because of that we influenced culture. Some describe us as...
Tips for HR Representatives Attending Mediation
1. Bring to the mediation, information concerning the employee’s salary and benefits. What is the value of the benefits lost? What is the rate of pay? Many times offers are made in relationship to pay. For example, offering the Plaintiff a settlement that equals an...
How to Control My Italian Temper
I am not sure how Italian temper differs from other types of tempers. My Italian temper is quick to flare, and then I have Italian Catholic guilt for losing it. When my temper is out of control, I don’t listen to reason, including myself trying to reason with my...
Does Anyone Give a Flip About Mission Statements?
I remember when it became popular for businesses and law firms to have a mission statement. It was the rage and it seemed crucial that if you were going to survive you had to have a mission statement. I remember being in partners meetings discussing what was going to...
Are office christmas parties out of style?
Maybe I am a Scrooge but office Christmas parties are out of style. I am not talking about parties for the kids. Christmas parties given by companies for families or kid Christmas parties are much appreciated by employees. What I am talking about is the office...