Rants

FAQs
AJ Jewell

The Importance of Employee Recognition

People love recognition. Even people who want to work ‘behind the scenes’ want to be thanked for all that they do. Recognizing when someone rocks at what they do is a great way to lift someone up, which helps improve what they’re already doing so well.

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FAQs
AJ Jewell

Rule Number One: Don’t Panic

But no matter what happens … rule number one: don’t panic. By reminding ourselves of this, we can stop at the beginning of the situation and allow ourselves a moment to evaluate.

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Current Events
AJ Jewell

Patagonia Makes Waves with Blatant Message

Sometimes you just need to push the envelope for something in which you believe. Patagonia – a California-based clothing company – has done exactly this with their Road to Regeneration Stand Up Shorts.

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Ideas
AJ Jewell

Expecting Employees to Work 24/7

Assumptions that haven’t been discussed can be particularly dangerous in the workplace. A boss may expect an employee to respond to emails at all hours of the day. They may want someone who will work seven days a week.

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Current Events
AJ Jewell

Crisis Management Plan: How and Why

Sometimes, even the best laid plans may not prepare you for what lies ahead. This is not fool proof. But in many cases, having a plan can be the difference between thriving and losing your business during a major change or disaster.

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FAQs
AJ Jewell

Vendor Loyalty

Vendor loyalty is when we show devotion and adherence to our vendors. We work with them diligently and make sure they know that they’re appreciated.

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Brand Development
AJ Jewell

The Generational Mix Up

Millennials often get a bad reputation over ridiculous misconceptions, thanks to being mistaken as Gen Z’ers. As a millennial myself, I often become annoyed at people thinking that my peers and I are off partying, blowing our money on new clothes, just starting out in the workforce, etc. I’ve honestly never quite been sure if people purposefully confuse millennials with Generation Z or if they are just ignorant of the age differences.

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Current Events
AJ Jewell

Good Vibes During Hard Times

Today, I sit in my home for the third week, anxiously awaiting the day that the stay-at-home order (due to COVID-19) is lifted. As it is, there is at least the rest of this month left of being at home, people working remotely, children learning through online classes, and only “essential” businesses and activities being permitted. While we all sit and wait, people are beginning to deal with regular panic attacks and depression. So what can we do to help stifle the negative energy that is surrounding us during these trying times?

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Fun Stuff
AJ Jewell

Show a Little Thankfulness

Most adults these days have a problem with gratitude… With such a fast-paced society, we forget to take a moment to stop and think about what all is going right. We’re too worried about bills, work, responsibilities, and health to reflect on all of the positive.

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