Author: Bob Bessette
11 Tips for Training People at Work
If you’ve ever had to train people at work you will certainly learn, over time, the right way to do so. Winging it is not part of my vernacular when it comes to training others. Here are some tips that I have picked up during my career that have helpedRead More
Would You Ever Go Postal at Your Workplace?
One of the most publicized incidents currently in the U.S. news is the case of the flight attendant, Steven Slater, who had a tirade at the end of his shift on board a JetBlue flight. This tirade came after an unruly passenger, at the end of the flight, decided toRead More
Should You Switch to a Health Savings Account?
The high cost of health insurance has led to the expansion of an extremely popular type of healthcare plan called a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). This type of plan, in conjunction with a Health Savings Account (HSA), is becoming the healthcare plan of choice in the United States. ItRead More
Productive Kitchen Gadgets #2: Enameled Lemon Squeezer
In an earlier article, I touched upon productive kitchen gadget #1, which was the microplane. In my house, we love kitchen gadgets. There are so many products out there that have sprung up in recent years that can really add to your productivity in the kitchen. It is in thisRead More
Productive Kitchen Gadgets #1: The Microplane
In an earlier article, I touched upon fast cooking tips for increasing productivity in the kitchen. Kitchen gadgets have become increasingly prevalent in this day and age – and we all know how much productivity-types get into their gadgets! The first kitchen gadget I would like to feature is theRead More
Can You Make Ends Meet on a Single Income?
My wife and I made a conscious decision roughly 20 years ago to live on a single income. At the time, we just had our first child and we didn’t feel right leaving her at day care all day long. Also, my wife really wanted to be home with ourRead More
Individual Contributor vs Manager: What’s Your Preference?
In roughly 30 years of full-time employment, I have been both a manager and an individual contributor. Through the years of experience I’ve developed my own preference, of course. While I’ve come to my own conclusion on the matter, some of you are just beginning to explore both options as possibilities. Let’sRead More
7 Green Office Tips Your Company Can Implement
“Going green” is a very popular phrase these days. Companies are going out of their way to ensure that they are considered a green company – and many initiatives are being spearheaded by the employees themselves. My company is no different. Over the past year or so, there have beenRead More