Fall is here! For many, a new season means a new start. For others, it carries old burden into the new season. Personally, I enjoy autumn. I enjoy the orange and brown colors of the leaves. I’m a sweater and hoodie fanatic so the first…
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When I think about all the jobs and managers I have had over the years, I start to think about what motivated me the most to work harder and be productive. The MindTools article “Motivation: Energizing Your People to Achieve Good Things” does a good…
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As an editor, QCing documents for clients or your employer is just part of the job. But do you ever think about QCing items in your day-to-day life? Things like forms, applications, invitations, emails, social media posts? You really should. A QC is a last…
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Many of us spend more time sitting at our desks than we should. Sitting for long periods of time can contribute to poor circulation, neck problems, back aches, and even constant anxiety and stress. Do a little yoga – right there at your desk! No…
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In the article “7 Ways You’re Holding Yourself Back from Becoming a Huge Success,” Sam Edwards of Inc. discusses how people self-sabotage their success and explains ways to overcome or deal with a lack of success. He explains that there are two things about self-sabotage…
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What’s in a name? Well, if your font name is Clearview, I’d say it’s pretty obvious. Apparently, the federal government has decided otherwise. Say goodbye to easy-to-read highway signs. The Federal Highway Administration will be reverting back to their old font, Highway Gothic. What’s the…
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Some of you may have heard the term “farm-to-table” but may not know exactly what it means, other than that a local farmer provided the food you’re eating. Some recent studies have shown that farm-to-table is not only good for you, it’s better for our…
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As a manager, you have an important responsibility to the employees you oversee. Your staff is looking to you for more than marching orders. The best managers have a clear understanding of the strengths each person brings to the team, what motivates them, and where…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is a beloved institution—I suppose that’s why some of their recent changes have gotten such a strong reaction. I am certainly one of the museum’s admirers, spending many lovely days there with my artist mother. While…
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Tomorrow, Friday, September 8, is Stand Up To Cancer Day. Started in 2007, this is observed annually on the second Friday in September to honor those who have been affected by the disease. An annual fundraising event is held in conjunction with this day as…
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Do a simple online search about what recruiters are looking for in a resume and you’ll come across site after site explaining that, no matter what the content, it had better catch the recruiter’s eye in six seconds or it won’t matter. This is nothing…
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Proofreaders and editors love good writing. We revel in correct usage and perfect punctuation. But I get nervous when things look too perfect. It seems counterintuitive, but I freeze up a little when I don’t see any mistakes. I know just what to do when…
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