Making the most of social distancing
You’re probably very familiar with social distancing by now. The practice has recently gained momentum in an effort to slow the worldwide spread of COVID-19, which is now present in 187 countries and territories around the globe, according to the
5 things to consider if you’re new to working from home
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life for literally billions of people across the world, confronting nearly every industry with a litany of decisions that might’ve seemed incomprehensible just three months ago. Many employers have adopted work-from-home policies as stopgap measures so
Creating an inclusive workspace
How to move beyond ‘friendly’ to include all employees Imagine coming to work with your colleagues every day, excited to impact the community you serve. You have made genuine connections and you feel proud about the work you’re getting done. You’re
15 quotes on hard work, diligence and doing your best
What we can achieve is up to us. The world’s movers and shakers encourage us to pursue excellence no matter what we do— to keep learning, keep working, keep moving forward with due diligence and a sound mind for the
Mentoring success
Corporate leader Diane Paddison founded an organization to mentor Christian women in the workplace. Salvation Army National Advisory Board member Diane Paddison is founder and president of 4word—a national network of professional Christian women committed to faith, family, work and
A choice opportunity
John volunteers weekly at the Spokane Salvation Army Food Bank By Cara Cahoon - “When I’m here it doesn’t matter what worries or problems I’m having, I come here and it all goes away,” said John, a volunteer at the Spokane
Social enterprise expands in Dallas
Half of the men who’ve worked at The Salvation Army’s landscaping venture have gone on to full-time work. The Salvation Army Green Works Landscape Management company has grown its business by roughly 400 percent since late 2013, due in part to
Can a job save the world?
With creativity and commitment, The Adventure Project is putting people to work. Becky Straw has an energy and zeal you can feel. She has an ease about her that permeates from her hazel-green eyes. Straw is the co-founder of the nonprofit The