It’s almost GO time, which means it’s time to pack my hospital bag! I learned a lot the first time about what I did and didn’t need. Now that it’s time to pack for the second time, I’m putting into practice what I learned. One of the biggest things I learned is to pack light. …
We’ve seen a lot of headlines recently about mental health needs, including Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the French Open and Simone Biles not competing in some of the Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions. While these situations are shedding light on this very important topic, it can still be easy to think they only happen to other …
The baby countdown is on! We’re officially in the last month before our sweet boy arrives. Which also means it’s time to make sure we’re ready whenever he decides to arrive. Katherine was born a week before her due date, and I’m very interested to see whether baby boy will have the same schedule! Since …
I’d gone back and forth about doing another post about masks, but when the title came to mind, I couldn’t resist! Recently, the CDC updated their mask guidance and recommended that vaccinated individuals wear masks indoors if “in an area of substantial or high transmission.” With the rise in the Delta variant and the low …
I’m a huge advocate of breastfeeding. Before Katherine was born, I knew I wanted to try to breastfeed. But I didn’t realize just how important it was to me until she was a few days old. We went to the pediatrician for her 3-day checkup, and he was a little concerned about the rate at …
It’s World Breastfeeding Week! While the decision to breastfeed is a personal one, the dynamic at work can play a huge role in that decision. How much maternity leave is provided? Is any of it paid? Will there be a comfortable space to pump? Is childcare close enough for me to nurse? Will I be …
Thinking about quitting your job and being part of “the Great Resignation”? If so, you’re in good company. Over 4 million workers quit their jobs in April, and more have quit since then. The pandemic has caused all of us to rethink certain parts of our lives – what’s truly important to us and how …
How often do you find yourself saying you “have to” do something? “I have to get this presentation ready.” “I have to help this customer.” “I have to take my kids to soccer practice.” If you’re like me, you can find yourself saying “have to” all the time – really without thinking about it. It …
Let me tell you how excited I am about attending WOWHR GLOBAL CONFERENCE 3.0! The theme is HR in the digital era, which I think is so timely. So many changes are occurring within our workplaces, and HR is right in the middle of it. One of the biggest areas of change is with technology. …
“The Great Resignation” is here. As we are hopefully entering post-pandemic times, another challenge is arising for employers – employees leaving. Lots of them. There’s been so much uncertainty during the pandemic that many employees stayed put. As that uncertainty lessens, the likelihood of leaving increases. Depending on the study, 25-40% of employees are considering …
