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With lots of attention keyed on “going green,” consumers are choosing hybrid cars, bringing reusable bags to the grocery store, and recycling everything from soda cans to coffee containers. This ongoing concern for the environment leaves new parents struggling with…
Pregnancy is often a time filled with joy and excitement at the prospect of bringing new life into the world. A woman’s body undergoes many changes during this nine-month period. Sometimes the changes may trigger aches, pains, and general discomfort….
Advances concerning the technology of egg freezing (cryopreservation) have been getting much more attention lately as some well-known, high-profile women are choosing to openly discuss how they are utilizing it to “extend their fertility.” While those in the medical community…
Workplace safety should be a priority in every business setting, but no matter how hard an employer might try—accidents happen. “You can’t reduce every injury, but you can create a functioning workplace where safety is a priority,” said Amanda Lavis,…
“When my oldest son turned 10, it suddenly struck me that this is what a 10-year-old looks like, so young and vulnerable,” Kristen Pfautz Woolley, clinical director and founder of Turning Point Women’s Counseling and Advocacy Center, recalled. “That’s when…
From the very beginning of her career with credit unions, Sue DeStephano, president/CEO of First Capital Federal Credit Union, knew that she was in the right place. “I love everything about the ‘people helping people’ credit union philosophy,” she said….
So, you want to work from home. Who doesn’t? Working from home isn’t for everyone, though, and there are some caveats to consider. But, if you develop a good plan, “telecommuting” can be a productive and gratifying experience for you,…
A truism in the realm of human resources and employment law is that perception shapes everything. The employer sincerely believes employees get all the breaks and can get away with anything. Just as sincerely, employees believe employers have all of…
Do friends rely on your nutritional savvy when they have questions about healthy foods? Can you recite the calorie counts of just about anything you eat? Or do you know how you should be eating but find it takes too…
Ah, the monthly curse. The ever-present but often unwanted menses; the annoying acquaintance you can’t seem to avoid. It’s fraught with limiting activities, altering clothing options, and needing to have the appropriate “materials” to manage it. And while all of…