For many employees, summer means rest and relaxation, regardless of whether it involves a family vacation or less structured “downtime.” With so many of our colleagues and direct reports taking time off, the pace of the workplace can tend to slow down to match this mindset… only to get a jolt when September rolls around. … [Read More]
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September is Switch-Gears Month
I’ve got mixed emotions about hanging up my flip-flops for the year. The parts of summer that I love – camping, barbecues, fun on the river – all come with a side of mosquito bites, inadvertent tan lines, and maybe a pound or two that I’d like to shake. But once again, it’s been a… [Read More]