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Millennials aren’t entitled. It’s employers that need to change.

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 19, 2018 | Comments Off on Millennials aren’t entitled. It’s employers that need to change.

  Millennials aren’t entitled. It’s employers that need to change. By Rachel Thompson   You’ve seen the headlines. Millennials are “entitled” at work. We’re the “Me Me Me Generation,” and, apparently, we want “success on a plate.” But, maybe it’s time for employers to take a cold, hard look in the mirror and ask themselves […]

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Nine Book Recommendations for Marvelous Managers

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 17, 2018 | Comments Off on Nine Book Recommendations for Marvelous Managers

  Management Tip: Never neglect your own professional development. “Reading a book about management isn’t going to make you a good manager any more than a book about guitar will make you a good guitarist, but it can get you thinking about the most important concepts.” – Drew Houston Aspiring Managers The 7 Habits of […]

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December 15th is National Cupcake Day

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 14, 2018 | Comments Off on December 15th is National Cupcake Day

  Everyone who knows me knows that I love cupcakes!   December 15th is National Cupcake Day which celebrates my favorite dessert – the single serving cake baked in a paper or aluminum cup and topped with icing or other cake decorations. FYI: Chocolate Cupcake Day which falls on October 18th Fun Fact: Cupcakes used […]

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Five Ways To Take Charge Of Your Professional Development In 2018

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Five Ways To Take Charge Of Your Professional Development In 2018

  Five Ways To Take Charge Of Your Professional Development In 2018 By Natasha Bowman   Zig Ziglar once said, “The only thing worse than training employees and losing them is not training them and keeping them.” The takeaway is clear: The potential loss of dollars invested in employee development pales in comparison to the […]

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Purse Packing Party 2018 Highlights

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Purse Packing Party 2018 Highlights

I am so grateful to all of our donors and volunteers who made the 2018 Pack A Purse Drive Purse Packing Party a HUGE success!! We had fun. We made a difference. We are full of gratitude. Thank you to Roll Up N Dye for gifting us the space for the party. Here are a […]

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11 End of Year Self-Reflection Questions

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 7, 2018 | Comments Off on 11 End of Year Self-Reflection Questions

  Do you have any end of year traditions or rituals? The end of the year is a great time to reflect on not only your accomplishments and achievements but also your upcoming goals and plans.  Setting aside time annually for introspection is good can boost your motivation and appreciation.   11 End of Year […]

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Are You Taking Good Care of Your Employees?

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Are You Taking Good Care of Your Employees?

  Last week I took my first fall/winter vacation. I cruised in the Caribbean for 5 days without cell phone services and internet connections. I needed time to relax and completely unwind, but honestly, I had a “mixed-bag” of emotions throughout the journey. Conclusion – next year I will be on dry land!   The […]

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12th Annual Pack A Purse Drive™ Purse Packing Party

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 3, 2018 | Comments Off on 12th Annual Pack A Purse Drive™ Purse Packing Party

  12th Annual Pack A Purse Drive™ Purse Packing Party Roll Up N Dye 9190 Red Branch Road Suite #2DY4 Columbia, MD 21045   Date: Saturday 12/8/18 Packing: 1:00pm-3:30pm Set Up: 12:45pm   VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Come help us sort and pack purses with personal hygiene items for teen girls in foster homes, group homes, and […]

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5 Reasons to Support Pack A Purse Drive 2018

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 30, 2018 | Comments Off on 5 Reasons to Support Pack A Purse Drive 2018

  12th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive: November 1, 2018 – December 3, 2018 Purse Packing Party: Saturday, December 8, 2018   5 Reasons to Support Pack A Purse Drive 2018 Giving feels good You can bring a smile to a teen girl this holiday season You can connect with other like-minded givers You can […]

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