Let’s Celebrate Thanksgiving 2017 in Minnesota!
In the years following the first autumn harvest feast celebrated by the colonists and Indians at Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621, individual colonies and states observed days of Thanksgiving. In the midst of the Civil War in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln decreed Thanksgiving Day a national holiday to be held on the fourth Thursday in November. For Minnesotans, the Holiday became official on October 23, 1860—three years before Lincoln’s decree—when governor Alexander Ramsey signed his name to commence a yearly day of Thanksgiving. Today, Minnesota farmers play a huge role in Thanksgiving celebrations across the country as the top turkey-producing and…
The Changing World of Passwords
Forget everything you were told in the past about creating passwords. Well, the pearl of wisdom about not leaving a sticky note of passwords attached to your computer screen—remember that one. And how about, “Keep your passwords confidential.” An overtly obvious piece of advice that, nonetheless, still needs to be reiterated. Do not share passwords. Period. But the standard guidelines, such as make it complicated, add a number(s) and a symbol, and change the password regularly have, for the most part, fallen out of favor. And here’s why: Complicated, hard-to-remember passwords beg to be written on paper and stored close…
5 Reason Millennials Should Seek Manufacturing Jobs
If you’re part of the Millennial demographic, it’s likely your view of the manufacturing industry was molded by your grandpa’s life-long experiences in a factory. Well, it’s time to exchange those perceptions for the reality of today’s world of manufacturing because it’s not your grandpa’s plant/factory/industry anymore. Jobs in manufacturing are no longer the dirty, dangerous, backbreaking jobs that once paid low wages. Today’s manufacturing industry has experienced sweeping changes that have modernized processes and utilized innovative technologies, making for an improved, safer working environment. A setting that is a remarkable fit for job-seeking Millennials. Here are five reasons why…
The Professional (and only) Way to Leave A Job
So you’ve decided the best solution is to resign. The next consideration should be how to accomplish the departure in as professional a manner as possible. “Leave professionally,” suggests career coach Hallie Crawford. “The people there may cross your path again in the future.” The admonition to “be professional” involves multiple aspects. For starters, an in-person resignation is essential. Although it’s not as quick and easy for the exiting employee as an email, note, or text, it is appreciated and gains points for your character. After all, you’re a mature adult, right? Which leads us to the “be professional” strategy number 2.…
6 Signs it’s Time to Quit
Although quitting a job usually carries a negative connotation, there are times when leaving your current place of employment is the best course of action. But how do you know when it’s time to bid farewell to your job? Consider these six good reasons for moving on. The idea/thought is a recurring one. Like over and over and over, something you can’t erase from your mind. And according to your spouse, you talk about it non-stop, too. A job should bring more positive than negative into your life. If the opposite is true for you right now, then it…
Celebrate Labor Day
Traditionally celebrated on the first Monday of September, Labor Day commemorates the social and economic achievements of the American worker. This federal holiday pays tribute to contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. While many folks associate Labor Day with the unofficial end of summer, it actually honors working men and women. It became an official holiday in 1894, thanks to the labor union movement who advocated for eight hours of work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. The St. Paul-Minneapolis area takes full advantage of this annual three-day weekend to…