Tipinions

Christmas Traditions:  Some people have them, some don’t.  Some don’t celebrate Christmas. It is interesting how traditions become a part of us.  Sometimes we don’t even like them, but we continue to do them because they are such a part of us. Whatever your traditions are – I hope that you continue them and teach […]

Systems & Processes:  What I have learned throughout the years is that larger companies and franchises utilize a system or have numerous people to fulfil many different roles.  For small and medium sized companies, employees need to wear different hats in their job as there are less people doing the work.  A majority of companies […]

Covid Perspective:  Covid has changed the landscape of our lives, possibly forever. I think of how my children’s lives will be different as they grow up and evolve than it was for the past generations.  They have lost the freedom and innocence of being a child. Unfortunately, as adults, I don’t think we showed them […]

Health & Safety:  This has been a hot topic for many companies in the last decade as Safety has taken precedence over a lot of things – which is important. There are many aspects to Health & Safety in the workplace. One of the hardest things has been changing the culture.  Health & Safety is […]

Gaining weight:  We tend to do this over the holidays – with all the amazing food, treats and sweets we have thought about all year, it is hard not to.  It is one of the top New Year’s Resolutions every year – to lose weight! As we age losing the weight is harder to do.  […]

Software Tip:  As we utilize our software, we usually use it to the best of our ability and knowledge, but there are so many more things we can do with it.  Whatever it is – Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), an accounting software, a CRM, etc., take time to watch different tutorials as to […]

Xmas Budget Tip:  When Christmas rolls around, our budget tends to go out the window and then we struggle until March to catch up. Why do we create this stress in our lives? Probably because we have lost the true meaning of Christmas – which is to enjoy spending quality time together, reconnecting, relaxing.  It […]

5S Tip:  When I would do my presentation on Lean 5S; what it stands for and what difference it makes to your work place, this exercise was the best tool I included in the presentation for the easiest explanation and understanding. I have provided a link in which to complete in your business with your […]

Vehicle Oil Tip:  Part One:  Your lubricating system – Oil – that is – needs to be expanded upon: Conventional Oil – at high temperatures will break down and stop lubricating your engine which will over time turn to a goopy sludge – when it hits this stage, it is not protecting anything.  In the […]

Longevity and Loyalty Long Gone? Years ago, people tended to work in one place, collect their pension after their 20, 30 or 40 years of service and were fairly happy at the end of it. In more recent years, people tend to stay anywhere from 2 to 10 years and then end up switching companies […]

Love & Acceptance: These are two things thatpeople strive for throughout their life. But at what expense? Sometimes we strive for this from people that cannot give this to us in a healthy way, while we lose a piece of our self in the process. Do you strive to be loved and accepted?  We need […]

Job Security:  This is an interesting topic. I’ve seen a lot of different avenues, thoughts and ideas on this. First Category:  Some people believe that by hoarding their workload and being the only person able to do the job creates an atmosphere of job security. Second Category:  Others are quite the opposite – they mentor, […]