Google+ Features

By Jami Gibson Google+ is rapidly expanding its reach since it was launched three months ago, and it will definitely give other social networking giants a run for their money. The new service seems to be everything that Facebook, Twitter, and other sites are not,...

Sustainable Events

By Jami Gibson Sustainability is a buzzword that’s been popular as more and more companies strive to create greener products and processes. But what about creating sustainable events? I’ve attended several meetings with local volunteers who are in the process of...

Managing Time During the Holidays

By Jami Gibson I can hardly believe that the holidays are upon us once again. For many, the time between Thanksgiving and New Years brings a welcome change of pace as we focus on family and begin winding down the year. But for others, this time of year is far from...

Service Standards

By Jami Gibson I just returned from vacationing out of the country. Despite living in paradise for a week, completely unplugged from reality, work did cross my mind. My husband and I found ourselves talking about the “Ritz-Carlton service,” and how we wished every...

The Changing Work Environment

By Jami Gibson With Generation Y (those born between 1980 and 2000) making up a larger portion of the workforce each year, the culture of companies and the way we work are constantly changing. In a recent article on MSN, writer Amy Chulik identifies ways in which this...