An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – especially for small businesses grappling with the high costs of worker absenteeism. Employee time lost to health issues costs American businesses $84 billion a year. For U.S. businesses, helping workers stay healthy costs far less than the financial impact of having them miss work…
By: Charlotte Jackson By working at a community college as well as serving as an advisor for two student groups on campus, I have been given an opportunity to help bridge not only the generational gap, but also racial and economic gaps. In doing so, I have found that at the end of the day,…
(BPT) – You may not like it, but when you feel pain, your body is trying to tell you something. In most cases, it’s to stop what you’re doing. (“Ouch, that stove is hot!”) That’s why some pain is necessary and can prevent us from seriously injuring ourselves. But, at times, pain also can be…
(BPT) – Did you know that one in 10 people struggle with depression? Depression can consist of a range of symptoms and it can also impact every aspect of a person’s life including social, family, personal and work/school life. Depression affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act, and affects people…
By: Charlotte Jackson At some point in 2013, I met a young man who I had seen on the campus of the community college where I work, yet had never taken the time to get to know. Late one afternoon as he walked down the hall, I looked up from my work and we made…
There’s no denying it — smartphones have become essential to daily life. From the smallest to the most complex of tasks, we’ve adopted a mobile-first mindset. For an increasing number of adults, this means their smartphone is never too far out of reach. In fact, if you’re like most Americans, your smartphone is your first…
Interior Design became an interest and a skill of mine at a very early age. My father, with his Caribbean discipline, would make me stay in my room as a form of punishment, and from punishment grew a full blown talent. As most children do, I used my imagination to create the perfect environment for ME….
by Charlotte Jackson | There have been so roads that I have traveled that I would not wish on anyone. I started to say, I would not wish on my worst enemy, but then I thought about it, and I pray I have no enemies. This has been a stressful time in my life and if…
By Shelondra Peavy | In this rapidly-changing world of ours, it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to find people of purity and substance. Yet, much to my delight, I recently encountered a group of women who epitomize the importance of sisterhood, unity, advocacy, education, philanthropy, and good-ol’-fashion compassion. Needless to say, the women of this group are…
Entrepreneur Deidre Mathis, won her first business pitch of the year at the Texas Black Expo, taking 2nd place and $1,500. Soon after, she beat out dozens of teams to win 3rd place and $4,000 during the Houston Community College Business Plan Competition. She went on to take 1st place with both the Houston Liftoff Business Pitch Competition, winning $10,000 and the Urban…