There’s a standard scene in many movies where a woman becomes involved with a man but wants to keep the budding relationship secret. Invariable, either at work or a social gathering, a close friend will say, “Something’s different about you. Are you seeing someone?” You’ve probably been in this situation, as either the primary subject or […]
I think that small business owners must sometimes feel like contestants in The Hunger Games, except that there’s never a winner. I say this because it seems like small business owners are always running around like crazy with a target on their backs. Consider mandatory paid sick leave. In the last couple of years and […]
Have you ever gone to a Chinese restaurant where every server seemed to be of Asian descent? Or do you know anyone, ahem, who has been served in a Hooters by anyone other than an attractive woman? Please spot me as I tread on somewhat dangerous ground, but I think we all know that these […]
By now we have all seen the pictures of looters destroying small businesses in Ferguson, Missouri. They make compelling television images and it’s a tragic situation for the local business owners, their employees and the citizens of Ferguson in general. However, there is another crime spree that’s picking up steam throughout the holiday season that […]
Bullying doesn’t just take place on the playground, it happens at work too. The first step toward prevention is being able to recognize bullying, its early warning signs, and the conditions within which it often arises. While the press often focuses on tragic cases of youth bullying, it also occurs in the workplace. Review this […]