Yearly Archives: 2017
Here’s Why Some Companies Are Canceling Their Holiday Parties This Year
As 2017 wraps up, we’ve witnessed a wealth of women come forward about sexual harassment in the workplace. It all started with Harvey Weinstein...
Diversity 101 — Definitions, Progress, And Best Practices
You’d truly have to be living under a rock — or, to put it lightly, pretty backwards in your thinking — not to recognize...
7 New Years Resolution Ideas That’ll Enhance Your Career
As the year winds down, have you come up with any good New Year’s resolution ideas? We’re getting down to crunch time, and if...
Tis’ The Season for Giving: Eight Places to Give Back to in Your Community
It’s Christmas time again! In addition to all the holiday shopping for friends and family, company christmas parties and putting strings of lights on...
#YearofJoy Holiday Ice Skating Party is Magic on ICE
It’s the season of cheer, magic and giving back. And that’s exactly what one Houstonian is doing for local area children. Last year Houston...
Need A Mental Health Day? Here’s How To Negotiate One With Your Boss
Back in June, a set of tweets between a CEO and his employee went viral when the CEO applauded his
staff person for taking mental...
Depression and Work: How to Effectively Manage Both
If you’re anything like me, managing clinical depression and trying to excel at work is a pervasive challenge. While discussing mental health in the...
Texas Tech’s Student Disability Services Celebrates Disability Awareness Year-Round
October is Disability Awareness month. Often times when we think about diversity, we overlook citizens who live with disabilities both visible and invisible. A...
FAQs: Short Term Disability Insurance And Maternity Leave
What is Short-Term Disability?
Short term disability (also known as STD) is an insurance term describing any condition that causes you to be unable to...
5 Actionable Steps to Take Before You Walk out of Your Current Job
“That’s it. I’m out.” These are well-known statements you’re likely to utter when you fume over your job. After all, you’re a creature of...