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by Fran Trelease Don’t blame it on the numbers. According to state Census Bureau numbers, more than half a million women between 45-54 call Connecticut their home. Another 177,000 are 55 and older. They outnumber men slightly. Yet increasingly, ageism is hitting home for vibrant, talented women of a certain age who, arguably, feel the […]
What is an ERP, and Does My Agency Need One? June 2021 By Frances J. Trelease Perhaps you run a global or multi-country business. You may have several offices, production facilities and vendors scattered across two or more continents. Transparent and relevant file sharing for your global enterprise is critical. You need centralized, accurate data […]
By Fran Trelease Here in the Nutmeg State, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of more than 6,300 state residents so far. Each death represents the loss of a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor. But before we go further, let’s look at the national picture. The COVID-19 virus rages unchecked across the country, with record […]
By Fran Trelease I’ve been a staffing specialist for several years now, and I’ve had the pleasure to interact with employers and job seekers from many walks of life and socioeconomic levels. One thing has remained constant through these years. Once we get past the labels and categories thrust upon us at since birth, we’re […]
By Fran Trelease The word is out – parents nearing retirement should NOT sacrifice their financial stability by absorbing their adult children’s debt. Yet that advice – as sound as it is – bumps up against a starting reality. Today’s millennials – those born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s – are saddled […]
By Fran Trelease The idea first caught on a couple years ago, with the popularity of the movie “The Intern.” In that film, A-list actor Robert DeNiro plays a retired professional who accepts an internship with a trendy online fashion company, to sharpen his skills and stay engaged. By the end of the film — […]
By Fran Trelease As recently as last year, an AARP study found that “nearly 2 in every 3 workers had either seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace.” It’s a sobering statistic; but it doesn’t have to represent everyone’s story. April is National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month, so what better time to consider re-imagining […]
By Fran Trelease In my role as college lecturer, I often confer with students on global current events. After all, under our current president, stories of conflicts are as plentiful as the proverbial Horn of Plenty. And sometimes we look at how social media fans the flames of outrage between two sides. But in a […]
By Fran Trelease Good news for seniors requiring hospital stays: Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy signed into law an “observation status” bill, HB 5535, that requires hospitals to tell patients whether their stay is classified as “observation status” or as traditional inpatient. This distinction is important. The legislation, which takes effect October 1, 2014 and is supported […]