Each Saturday, listen to “Work it Out” on 1230 AM at 7:30 in the morning. Today’s video clip below is a good barometer of your needs. Does the level of conflict you are having in the workplace or at home qualify you for mediation?
A major fundraising event for two local Fisher Houses was originally scheduled for September, then rescheduled to October before being canceled because of Hurricane Helene. It seems fitting as we approach Thanksgiving, sponsors told event organizers, “Keep the money.” The Augusta Chapter of the Association for the United States Army (AUSA) organized the event to support the area’s two Fisher Houses, one on post at Fort Eisenhower and the other at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center on Wrightsboro Road. “Fisher Houses provide free lodging for families whose loved ones
When times and resources challenge your company’s HR department, you might find the help you need with an advanced HR bootcamp. This is the right time to get your business off on the right foot for 2025. Neil and HR Consultant and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor, discuss how an advanced course could help your business.
Ever since my daughters were very young, it has been a Franza family tradition to go around the table before our Thanksgiving blessing and meal and ask everyone to identify at least one thing for which they are thankful. We are not a big family, so everyone is willing to indulge in this tradition as it does not delay the festivities too long. In addition, as time has gone by, we have all realized that being grateful is an activity that makes us feel better, so everyone now seems to
This Saturday morning at 7:30, TeKay Brown-Taylor will share information on how to help your company succeed in key areas of people relations in your business. In today’s video clip, she shares information on how she helps business leaders and HR professionals.
On Thursday, November 7, the chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed), Jerome Powell, announced an interest rate cut of a quarter of one percent. That news was expected, but asked if he would leave the Fed if President-elect Trump asked him to, Powell responded simply “no.” Further, he said it is “not permitted under the law” for the president to remove members of the central bank. To understand why, we need to dig back into some Georgia history. The Federal Reserve was founded in 1913 after a group of bankers
With a military background, HR Consultant and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor, understands the “basics” of Bootcamp. So many applications from that experience apply to business success. She and Neil dive into how an HR Bootcamp can boost your business.
Just in time for the year’s busiest shopping season, a new retail store has opened in North Augusta. After a few months of operating a mobile boutique, Autumn Grace Boutique opened on November 16 at 401 W. Martintown Road in the North Hills Shopping Center. “The reception for our Grand Opening was wonderful. Customers loved the many brands of clothing we stock for men, women, and children,” said owner, Alicia Byars. Those brands include Fieldstone, Roost Waterfowl, Southern Strut, Zenana, Risen, and Southern Down Outfitters. Autumn Grace Boutique also carries
The Savannah River Site (SRS) Apprenticeship School at Aiken Technical College celebrated the Nov. 18 start of National Apprenticeship Week. Joining the celebration were Augusta Technical College and Denmark Technical College, both of which are partners in the school. There are approximately 100 students enrolled in the apprenticeship school. It provides training in several fields, including Facility/Production Operator and Maintenance Mechanic. “I’m here mostly for professional growth and providing for my family and just making a difference in the community,” Auston Prather, 33, told ABD. “I grew up in this
They may not be behind the wheel just yet, but 5th-grade students at Martinez Elementary School are learning the nuts and bolts of innovation and design of Club Car golf cars and low-speed utility vehicles. The program is part of a year-long partnership between the company and the school to show students how the math, science, and language skills they learn today actually apply in real-world settings. “There’s nothing like watching a child light up when what they learn in class comes to life,” said Carrie Harrison, Director of Custom
