Spirituality and religion are terms considered to have the same meaning, even though individuals may relate to them in different ways. Both are connected to understanding the meaning of life and its connection to a higher power on an individual and group level. Although, spirituality...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, African Americans were identified as being more likely to die from the virus than any other race. Recently, I had a conversation with a colleague who strongly advised me as an African American woman to take the necessary precautions to protect...
With the onset of COVID-19, many employers were forced to conduct business in a different manner. Although, telecommuting is not new to the work environment, it became more prevalent when alternate work arrangements were needed to sustain business during the pandemic. Telecommuting allows an employee...
A paycheck is something everyone looks forward to each pay period but some employees do not take the time to understand how it is calculated. As you know, the gross amount is not the amount you will receive as your take home pay. The gross...
Have you ever wondered what holds a society together or what potentially tears it apart? Sociological perspectives seek to explain how society and people influence each other. Three of the major perspectives are structural functionalism, conflict, and symbolic interactionism. Each perspective provides insight to the...
“We bear responsibility in the evolution of a higher consciousness for ourselves and others in life. Thus, our journey is a collective one.” - Michael Newton Have you ever wondered if there is more to life than what we are taught to believe? Or how does...
Are you taking advantage of the retirement plan options offered by your employer? If not, you might want to reconsider and take an active role in investing for your future. Also, deferring a portion of your income for retirement reduces your taxable income for federal...
In society, your social identity is often determined by your status, which is the term used to reference the position an individual occupies. Statuses are fluid and will change many times throughout an individual's lifetime. Also, an individual can occupy multiple statuses at the same...
Many people felt 2020 was a rough year but we must look for the good in all things. A lot of unexpected change emerged in the home, workplace, and school settings. The world will always be ever changing and nothing will stay the same. If...
Out with the old, in with the new! It's that time of year folks, the latest and greatest in the world of payroll. We're going to take a look at some updates that may have an impact on your paycheck. Social Security and Medicare The social security...