The current series between the Oilers and Canucks is causing me to feel confused and angry. But I’m all in on the Canucks…
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Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Fair Haired at the Fair (June 2013)
We loved that a traveling fair used to set-up in the parking lot of a mall near our house every June since it was cheaper, less busy and more convenient than Regina’s main exhibition and fair in August not to mention a great way to celebrate the end of the school year.
Wisdom Wednesday – Desperate People Make Ideal Workers
It’s an absolute sickness of our society that so many owners and managers make their employees desperate by giving casual or part-time hours (but expecting total availability), no or limited benefits, and giving no consideration to factors beyond the workplace – childcare concerns, vehicle availability, even the impact of sudden unexpected expenses – in how it affects the worker and therefore the workplace.
The worst part is that it takes very little – and often not even financial considerations – to make those same desperate people into happy loyal employees.
Also why I’m a huge fan of the idea of Universal Basic Income…
Google Announces Groundbreaking New AI Technology
Today Google announced groundbreaking new AI technology at Google IO.
The 10 most incredible examples:
— Lior? (@AlphaSignalAI) May 14, 2024
Music Monday – “Has she been around tonight?/Give a call if she should happen by/Cause it’s been at least a week/Since last time I’ve seen her/White dress, white shoes, white gardenias”
“White Gardenias” – Justin Townes Earle
Saturday Snap – I Don’t Always Drive A Minivan…
…but when I do, I use it to transport a full-sized fridge! (And who am I kidding? I do always drive a minivan.)
Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Future Librarian Training? (May 2016)
Me showing Sasha the tools of the trade (now that she’s eleven, she’s more likely to sneak a middle finger into a picture like this!) 😉
Wisdom Wednesday – For A Culture To Change, Leaders Modeling The Desired Behaviour Is The Only Thing That Works
I’m reminded of a former colleague from when I worked in the HR unit who said “What makes you think leaders *want* a healthy workplace culture?”
@theclwill Talk of Culture change is just Noise #leadership #leadertok #management #culturechange