Focusing on mental health and self-care has never been so important. 2020 has presented us all with unimaginable challenges, impacting our emotional, psychological and social well-being. Studies have shown a rise in mental health concerns since the onset of COVID-19. This past fall, CDC findings revealed more than two in five U.S. residents report struggling […]
Keeping up with professional development during a pandemic, or any time really, is not a one-size-fits-all situation. While many professionals are shifting to focus more on professional development during this time, figuring how much is too much and what’s a good fit can be tricky. Some people may rejoice in the increase of online opportunities […]
Measuring the effectiveness of public relations can be a challenge on a good day, but during a global pandemic? We tossed those usual rules out the window weeks ago. The media has pivoted to focus almost exclusively on the grim news of our current reality: new coronavirus cases, new deaths, skyrocketing unemployment numbers, racial inequities, […]
Remember a few weeks ago when I wrote about dealing with change on this blog? Oh, how timely that topic is for the state we’re in now. So much has changed for our state, country and world. We’re in the midst of a stay-at-home order here in Michigan and have been encouraging people to practice […]