Posts by Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO®
How to Ask Your Boss to Continue Working Remotely
Recently, a journalist from Celebrity Parents Magazine asked, “What should employees do if they are afraid to return to work because of COVID-19? How can you talk to your boss about not coming back in if you’re nervous? Can an employer fire you or let you go for not wanting to be back in the…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Health Insurance Plan
It’s that time of year – open enrollment – the time to choose the best health insurance plan that’s right for you. I’ve learned a lot this year through my family’s experience as well as my clients’ experiences. Here’s a summary of criteria to consider when you need to select the best health insurance plan…
Read MoreTips for Flying Safely During COVID
The holiday season is just around the corner. People have been cooped up. Folks are looking for ways to venture out safely. Perhaps you’re looking ahead to the holidays and safe gatherings with family or friends in distant places. If your plans involve flying, you’ll want to protect yourself and the loved ones you’re visiting.…
Read MoreWill a 6-Hour Work Day Make You More Productive?
A Businesswire journalist asked, “Will working a 6-hour work day make you more productive?” Here is my response: Working less has the potential to make you more productive. When I’ve asked my time management clients to track their time for one week, they’re able to calculate their time losses. We lose time each day to…
Read MoreHoliday Planning 2020
You might think September is a tad early to address holiday planning 2020, but this year has been like no other, wouldn’t you agree? If you haven’t made an intentional effort to put your positive hat on, you might have succumbed more often than not to the negative view that 2020 has been the year…
Read MoreHow to Get the Most out of a Professional Conference or Seminar
When you attend a professional conference or seminar, you usually receive a wealth of information. This information can be divided up into five categories: 1 – I already know this and am implementing it. 2 – I already know this, but I’m not fully implementing it. 3 – I already know this, but I’m not…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Attending a Conference or Seminar
Are you wondering how to prepare for attending a conference or seminar? The go-getters who attend my seminars and webinars are quite often the problem-solvers in their office, which means people will seek them out no matter where they are in order to ask questions. If you’d like to make the most out of attending…
Read MoreSummer Squash Salad Recipe
When the temperature gets to 105 degrees where I live, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven and heat up the kitchen. We tend to eat a lot of salads as our veggies during the summer, but sometimes we need a break from greens. Enter zucchini and squash. My husband…
Read More5 Examples of Ineffective Leadership
Leading a group of people who are diverse in Philosophies, levels of experience and background is no easy feat, no matter what line of work you are in. There is no perfect way to lead, but there are basic practices that can be implemented to be a more effective and successful leader. On the flip…
Read MoreHow to Protect the Contents of a Firebox
Fireboxes are in important storage piece for anyone who values their high dollar belongings or has important legal documents. Fireboxes are designed to withstand heat and fire up to a certain temperature. Be sure to check the firebox for its specific rating as they do vary in quality. Any document that proves ownership, status or…
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