Category Archives: Wellness
Sexual Harassment
On the Institutional Level It is no longer enough for organizations to “talk the talk” about sexual harassment. Now they must “walk the walk.” Policies are meaningless if they don’t result in action. I recommend that the following steps be taken, so that substantive progress can be made in the fight against sexual harassment: Organizational … Continue reading
Oxygen Health & Wellness. Part 2
“We don’t focus on being a size two,” says Theofilos, “we focus on being healthy.” Group exercise classes help members achieve this goal. Theofilos credits fitness director Robin Retherford with the classes’ popularity and success. “She is a genius with classes and what she does with them,”says Theofilos. The most popular class is Bikram Yoga, … Continue reading
Oxygen Health & Wellness. Part 1
Arriving at Health in Style Functional health clubs aren’t always stylish. Everyone knows that harsh, florescent lighting, glaring white walls and floor-to-ceiling mirrors aren’t a recipe for a soothing atmosphere, but state-of-the-art design elements often take a back seat to equipment purchases, and ambiance makes way for economy.
The Homeschooling Debate
What are the pros and cons of homeschooling? I have spent my career working for the good of schools and I believe in the system. So, this is a difficult question for me to answer. With that in mind, here are the pros and cons as I see them: Pros: Teaching children at home shows … Continue reading
I’ve Always Wanted to Brush Hog
His wife is 3 months pregnant. It’s clear that this is on his mind, because a woman who’s 3 months pregnant (I THINK – I am hardly an expert) can function perfectly normally. He knows his wife can help the kids get dressed and make breakfast. Her being pregnant was on his mind and I … Continue reading
Employee Efficiency Experts, Part 2
The goal, according to program manager Christine Kane Haskins, is to do more with less. “The Health and Fitness Program is viewed as a valuable benefit to employees,” she says. “However, we are challenged to demonstrate the on-going value to the customer and corporation. With our revenue-driven and cost-avoidance programs, we continue to meet productivity … Continue reading
Employee Efficiency Experts, Part 1
From January 2010 to the present, AlliedSignal Fitness Center has conducted a systematic search for the operational pitfalls that encourage inefficiency. To do this, the center has enlisted its employees as efficiency experts. Each quarter, someone in the organization is appointed “Operational Excellence Investigator.” The investigator’s task is to sniff out unnecessary paperwork, outmoded procedures … Continue reading
New Medical and Educational Resource for ADD
Haven’t you ever wished that there were an easier way to find information about ADD on the Internet? Well now there is! There is a new ADD search engine that will revolutionize the way that we parents can find information on this disorder and other learning disabilities. Parents of children with ADD or ADHD are … Continue reading