In deep ocean waters a Tsunami is just a ripple on the water's surface, but when the water shallows, the wave increases in size. The ripples of an aging work force should concern us all, especially when it may be our own actions creating the wave! Myth #1: Older workers are slow, less [...]
When most people consider the idea of taking a vacation, one word tends to come to mind - relaxation. With the hyper-busy lifestyle that exists today, a vacation offers a much-needed relief to the everyday hustle-and-bustle of the business world. For many, the vacation objectives are simple: to get as far away from [...]
Corporate Social Responsibility is defined as "the obligation of organizations to take an active part in improving society." You are probably familiar with Tom shoes and that when you buy a pair of Toms they donate a brand new pair to someone in need. As their company has grown and offered other products [...]
To many, the word volunteer invokes images of a boring and wasted Saturday afternoon knee deep in sludge or some kind of mandatory court ordered event that brings nothing but boredom. In all actuality, volunteering can be something fun and fulfilling that connects you to your surrounding environment while introducing you to new [...]
Volunteers attribute various reasons for being a volunteer but quite often the vast majority will say that community volunteering provides them the opportunity to give back to the community for all the benefits the community had given them. There are many good citizens who would love to make financial contributions to worthy causes [...]
I want you to be selfish this month. Do something that will make you feel good about yourself and give you a sense of pride and accomplishment. Volunteer! If you are like me and enjoy the outdoors, then combine that passion with volunteering at your local Parks and Recreation Department. They need the [...]
A major problem that affects local communities is the lack of motivation people have to go out of their way to volunteer. There are so many ways to dedicate your time to helping people in every community, but for some reason, the majority of individuals in this world do not. The importance of [...]
A number of organizations are there that can be found delivering a range of services which are beneficial for service providers as well as clients. But, volunteering services are counted among those services in which people are involved without any benefit motive or of getting paid. They work for the sake of humanity [...]
In April of 2013 the US Federal Government's "Volunteering in the United States" report revealed that the number of volunteers had dropped from the 2011 guide for the age group of seniors (45 years - 64 years). Why is this in a time when people are living longer as well as in much [...]
Over the last 10 years, entrepreneurship has become a growing trend with growing importance within the global marketplace. In fact, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), about 330 million people, or 14% of the adults in the 35 countries surveyed, are involved in forming new businesses.Whether it is the desire to be [...]
