It was Friday July 5, 2013. I was sitting in my doctor’s office. I was desperately hoping I was fine, but had a sinking feeling I was having a miscarriage. The doctor’s office was packed because it was closed the day before. I was anxious, scared, and had a current of emotions coursing through me.
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Don’t Stay Silent In An Era of Quiet Quitting
What is “quiet quitting?” After a recent tiktok post went viral, as described below, quiet quitting has been all over social media and the internet. A google search on “quiet quitting” turns up 315,000,000 hits! But what exactly is quiet quitting, where did it come from, and what should public agency employers do about it?…
Enhancing Workplace “Vibes” for the New Gen Z
The newest generational wave, Generation Z or “Gen Z,” has now entered the workplace, and according to NPR, they are on track to be one of the most diverse generations in U.S. history. While Gen Zs share many traits with Millennials, they also bring with them unique characteristics, needs, attributes, and work style. For example,…
Supporting a Mentally Healthy Workplace
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had some type of impact on many people’s mental health. On October 10, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme is “Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality.” The past 18 months have brought forth…