Tips for the 3rd Shift
Working the night shift is not an easy task; it can have negative consequences if we don’t get enough rest. Especially on the first day, when the body has not yet become accustomed to working at night and sleeping in…
Omar Galindo
What’s St. Patrick’s Day All About?
History St. Patrick’s Day, marked every year on March 17th, is cloaked in green and steeped in history. It’s a day when millions around the globe don their best emerald attire, parade down streets, and raise a glass (often dyed…
What Is First Day of Women’s History Month?
History National Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the…
What Is Valentine’s Day, and Why Do We Celebrate It?
What Is Valentine’s Day? This holiday didn’t just magically appear out of nowhere, and contrary to popular belief, it wasn’t invented by greeting card companies. Valentine’s Day has a rich (and slightly morbid) history that you may not know about.…
Things That You Should Not Do At An Interview
Being Successful And Productive At Your Job Being successful and productive at your job requires more than just participation – it involves being proactive about your own performance. How you are doing your job is just as important as what…
February 1st – Freedom Day
National Freedom Day – In Creative Personnel Work Freely! National Freedom Day, always observed on February 1st, celebrates freedom from slavery. It also recognizes that America is a symbol of liberty. The day honors the signing by Abraham Lincoln of…
7 Ways to Be Productive.
Benefits of Being Proactive When people are proactive, they tend to thrive at work and they tend to be more satisfied with their careers because they take action across their career stages and therefore experience more growth in their careers,…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Because Having a Job Is a Right, Not a Privilege. The idea of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday was promoted by labor unions in contract negotiations. After King’s death, Representative John Conyers (a Democrat from Michigan) and…
Advantages of Being Proactive?
Being proactive has actually been found as a unique aspect of personality, according to research published in the Journal of Human Performance. When people are proactive, they take initiative to influence their environments and embrace personal agency. They are curious,…