by Joanne Gara | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year”, but in reality, the holiday season is often pulling us in multiple directions. There are normal work pressures and on top of that there are increased family expectations. We often think if we...
by Joanne Gara | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Whether it’s the end of daylight savings time and shorter days, work stress, parenting, or you just consider yourself a night owl, if you’ve ever woken up groggy and thought, “I’ll make up for it with more coffee,” you’re not alone. But the truth is, no daytime hack...
by Joanne Gara | Oct 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with Louise Crall, Human Resources and Community Engagement Director at EFR. Louise is a 2-time cancer survivor, 15 years post-cervical cancer and 10 years post-breast cancer. We talk about noticing the first signs,...
by Joanne Gara | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Note: If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Suicide is a deeply personal tragedy, but it is also a workplace issue. Employers, HR professionals, and managers are in a unique position to...
by Joanne Gara | Aug 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Leaders are always seeking ways to improve—not only themselves, but their teams, organizations, and the broader communities they touch. Sometimes this involves cutting costs, investing in leadership training, building a strong employer brand, or finding new ways to...
by Joanne Gara | Jul 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
From coffee to soda to energy drinks, caffeine is a part of daily life for many of us. And while it is naturally occurring, overconsumption can cause health problems such as increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, anxiety, headaches, and insomnia. For this blog,...