What corporate America is missing about employee appreciation Years ago, I had the displeasure of working for a massive corporation with tens of thousands of employees across the globe. Their manner of treating staff was so heinous, it has practically become a cliché for the stereotypical predatory employer. We even…

A cautionary tale — Some of you brave souls liberate items from dumpsters and I am here to tell you why that isn’t a good practice. Whether its food, household goods, or even electronics, there may be a very good reason for the item to be in the trash. And, it may not be…

Why we are not shocked by the drama surrounding Kim Kardashian’s divorce — In February of 2021, Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye “Ye” West. Such a high-profile breakup has taught the world that despite Kardashian’s billions and a family empire, she could not protect herself from being harassed by a man she had rejected. West accused the mother of four of…

Employees leave companies that aren’t managed well enough to retain their workers — For over a decade, workers have been toiling in positions that don’t pay enough. It’s not like millions woke up en masse one day and collectively realized they have been exploited. Over decades, middle class workers lost over $18,000 in annual income to stagnation. This is no revelation. Whether or…

Gardening supplies are going to fly off the shelves next — Empty grocery store shelves are an ominous sign that America’s food system is failing. Whether our favorite products are disappearing as the result of COVID staffing shortages, shipping delays, or weather destroying crops, the situation is not likely to improve in the near future. Soon, millions of jittery shoppers are…

Fixing the problem has nothing to do with getting people on board — In the near future, economic collapse, environmental disaster, and social upheaval are pretty much guaranteed. In fact, it has already started. The catastrophes can’t be stopped as long as solutions focus on getting powerful people to fix problems. …

You know, just to get an idea of how much of the load we have been carrying Back when I was married, Christmas meant a huge load of extra work, most of it stemming from my in-laws’ decades long tradition of cultivating insane expectations in their offspring. …

An ominous sign of collapse — I went to a local Hyundai dealership today. They had one new car for sale. One. The giant lot looked like a post-apocalyptic wasteland. For a moment, I worried the dealer had gone out of business. Even my ride noted there was something very unsettling about the emptiness. A handful…

The raging debate over telecommuting suggests this may be the case — With telecommuting offering so many benefits for workers, businesses, and the public, why is your employer eager to return to the office? Perhaps it is to make your life miserable. According to Global Work Analytics, two-thirds of employees want to work from home and 36% would forgo a raise to…