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There are inherent challenges that come with communicating in the workplace, such as generational differences and different learning styles. On top of that, over the past few months, many of us have had to adjust to working separately in our own homes. (Remember the good ole’ days when you could ask a coworker a quick …
It’s no surprise that I’m all about cultivating relationships, especially with my team. And that hasn’t stopped because of a pandemic! Caitlin Propheter, our marketing intern, shares her thoughts on our first virtual team happy hour. “Cheers!” Sandy said as we each took a sip of our local drink of choice. I can’t say I pictured myself …
Ever wondered what it’s like to graduate college in the middle of the pandemic? Today, our Marketing Intern Caitlin Propheter, 2020 Graduate of Virginia Tech, is sharing her personal perspective on graduating in the midst of COVID, as well as tips for graduates seeking their first post-college job or internship at this time. ***** Finishing …
I am fortunate to personally know nearly everyone on my email list. Some people here are in Economic Development. Others are small business owners. Others are in the tourism sector. I can’t emphasize enough how incredibly challenging this time is for all of us. I feel it every day. And many of you have taken …
In addition to the health concerns of the coronavirus, one of the biggest challenges is how it is disrupting work and family life. Businesses are having employees begin working from home. Schools and universities sent kids home to take their classes virtually. As parents, not only do we have to navigate potential changes to our …
One day during my trip to Alaska last month, we took a kayaking trip outside of Seward, Alaska where icebergs had fallen off glaciers. It was a rainy, cloudy, and dreary day. Tabitha and I laughed because the dreary weather didn’t stop us from getting out there. Rain or shine, we were going to have …