Reflecting and Moving Forward
So, here we are 12 days in, what are your initial thoughts about 2021? Now that we’ve made it through and 2021 is finally here, do you feel like this year is your chance for a do-over? If you’re anything like me, you might feel like 2020 took quite a bit from you but it […]
Working, Teaching, & Parenting…Oh My!
With Gwinnett’s decision to have digital learning for a season, many parents are continuing to face the challenge of working and teaching. Many of you already balance working from our space and from home, but now there’s another factor to think about. Although we don’t have the answers, we found a source to answer some […]
Balancing Life & Working Remote
Articles on work-life balance may seem like white noise to most at this point, but it’s important not to lose focus! As I was sitting at home yesterday, I noticed a couple of trends: 1) I was putting fewer tasks on my to-do list and 2) it was taking longer to accomplish each one. My […]
Quarantine Cocktails + Mocktails
Okay, it’s about time quarantine moves on out of the way; but since that is not happening, it’s time to make it fun! A few weeks ago, we had a little virtual Happy Hour to see how you were all doing! We encouraged you to BYOB (bring your own beverage), but we decided that’s not […]
What COVID-19 has Taught me so far
Written by Samantha Proctor It’s day 62,843 of quarantine, right? I’d be lying if I said I haven’t worn the same outfit for 3 days in a row…oops. Most days I can’t even remember if it’s Tuesday or Friday, or if I’ve eaten anything today. What I do know is that this pandemic is something […]
Coming Together at a Distance
It is no secret that Covid-19 is affecting everyone, in many different ways. Everything is slower if it hasn’t already come to a screeching halt. We are all a little stressed, worried, and anxious about what the next few weeks will hold–not to mention how this will play a part in our economy and lives […]
Navigating Business in an Uncertain Time
As business leaders, we have the opportunity to influence not only people inside of our organizations, but also those around us every day. To do this, we have to understand how the role of leadership plays in this current climate as well as in our personal lives and habits. Lead Our Companies & Community We […]
Helpful Widgets to Keep You Focused at Home
So the madness has officially set in. Personally, this means everyone rushes to the store to get the essentials: toilet paper, bread, milk, coffee, wine, and (if you are anything like me) ice cream. However, as an employee that is preparing work from home, your essentials may look a little different. Of course you need […]
The Good in Gwinnett
In times of unforeseen events, communities–like the one in Gwinnett–show support and care in ways we forget is possible. Right now students are navigating online school, local businesses are rolling with the punches, and parents are taking on a new role as teacher. These shifts in our everyday lives mean a lot of our normal […]
Social Distancing but Make it Fun
2020 has been what we all expected. With the devastating fires in Australia, the tornado that destroyed Nashville, and now COVID-19 crippling most of the world. It feels like we can’t catch a break. At a time where we all need to feel a sense of community and support, we are being told to stay […]