Bring Back the Trades!

Bring Back the Trades!

OUR DEMOCRACY IS AT STAKE!

Within the last few decades we have seen the increasingly rapid demise of the teaching of the trades in high schools and community colleges. The “shiny ball” seems to be technology. Courses in the physical trades – also known as vocational education – seem...
Business Manners that Pay

Business Manners that Pay

OFFICE COURTESIES ARE APPRECIATED AND ADVANTAGEOUS

The simple accommodations you make for your coworkers, boss, customers, and vendors cost you nothing, but give you a subtle yet strong advantage. These are common, time-tested courtesies that are unfortunately not so common anymore. Although not taught in business...