Let’s face it: All businesses want to simplify HR, payroll and benefits. After all, human resources really means “HUMAN” resources – hiring, training and managing the people factor of a business. Until recently, businesses that wanted a fully integrated HR, payroll and employee benefit technology solution migrated to national payroll companies that offered these bundled services in expensive products. Many were also sold as professional employer organization (PEO) contracts that offered … [Read more...] about Free Powerful HR, Employee Benefits Technology Available
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Taking Precautions, Focusing on Now
This is a time of extreme stress for many people. In the news, every day for months, there’s the COVID-19 virus, illness, death, economic and financial collapse, social and political unrest, and isolation. On a day-to-day basis, almost everyone’s life has been disrupted. Many worries are about the future, things that haven’t happened yet. Some things that are happening now are not having an effect in the moment. For some people, if they can’t see “it,” it could be anywhere and everywhere. … [Read more...] about Taking Precautions, Focusing on Now
Gaining Perspective on Cancer Care
"You have cancer.” Not only is this news difficult to receive, but it’s difficult to deliver. There they are: two people in an office, one with news to give and one with news to receive, two people occupying the same space and time, within the same moment, both under duress (it is stressful to deliver such news, just as it is stressful to receive such news, however the former is much more short-lived) and both will meet in the middle, somehow, to manage the news that will be shared between … [Read more...] about Gaining Perspective on Cancer Care
Forming Healthy Habits for Sustainable Recovery
Most of the men who come into treatment are there because their lives have become unmanageable and are in dire need of structure. The carefully designed schedule of Back2Basics mirrors that of a balanced lifestyle, focusing on the discipline required to accomplish the tasks needed to maintain a healthy existence. Creating and adhering to a personal, daily routine that includes getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, interacting positively with others and moving the body is the path to … [Read more...] about Forming Healthy Habits for Sustainable Recovery
There’s No Place Like Home, Especially Now
A message from Freddi: The world is struggling right now to find its balance. Stepping into a grocery store or walking down a crowded street are activities for which we are told to mask up and keep our distance. No longer are we to hug our friends when we see them walking past or invite the neighborhood kids over to share lemonade and cookies. In the early days when our forefathers were traveling out West, they would circle their wagons in the face of danger to create a protected and safe … [Read more...] about There’s No Place Like Home, Especially Now
How to Water Well
Here is a scene that plays out pretty frequently at the nursery: A gardener comes in to ask about his or her dying outdoor garden – trees, shrubs, veggies or flowerbeds. In the course of conversation, it will become apparent that the problem is the plants simply aren’t getting enough water. The gardener is shocked. “But I water my plants all the time,” he or she will insist. While we don’t doubt our customers’ sincerity – it really might feel like they are watering all the time – we … [Read more...] about How to Water Well
Are You Ready to Hit the Road?
We are so lucky to live in the beautiful Southwest. Surrounded by diverse landscapes, charming towns, beautiful National Parks and even beaches that are within driving distance if you are up for a road trip! The recent COVID-19 outbreak has put a stop to most of our travel plans for the spring, but if you are ready to get out and explore, there is still time to save your summer vacation. We have lots of fun ideas to get you going, and we know what opens when and which health and safety … [Read more...] about Are You Ready to Hit the Road?
Giving Skin a Break During Hot Summer Months
To say it is dry out is a big understatement. Summer finally arrived and the monsoons can’t get here soon enough. The climate is overly dry and in desperate need of moisture. That also means our skin is in need of moisture and TLC. The dry Arizona environment takes a toll on our skin, which is often neglected. The skin is the largest organ of the human body and requires care to keep our bodies healthy and protected. Good skincare isn’t only for women. Men of all ages and professions can and … [Read more...] about Giving Skin a Break During Hot Summer Months
Enhanced Food Handlers Certification Offered to Address COVID-19 Concerns
Successfully re-opening our local economy is dependent upon instilling consumer confidence. Customers and employees want to return to their pre-COVID activities but need reassurances that returning to work and conducting errands around town will not get them sick and that dining at their local restaurants will not cause them harm. Once customers understand that protective and effective health measures are in place, they will be able to overcome their fears and anxieties and resume typical … [Read more...] about Enhanced Food Handlers Certification Offered to Address COVID-19 Concerns
Facing Uncertainty, Keeping People Safe
Hello, Northern Arizona! I hope this finds you doing well. It’s been a long couple of months and as the longest spring I can remember stretches into summer, we find ourselves facing more uncertainty. Arizona’s COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, it is spreading and we don’t know when the numbers will level off, let alone decline. This creates uncertainty for families, for business, and employees. Right now we’re not sure what the 2020 school year will look like, but we know that keeping kids … [Read more...] about Facing Uncertainty, Keeping People Safe