I’ve often wondered why “fringe benefits” are called “fringe benefits.” When something is “on the fringe,” it’s regarded as being “on the edge” and “not central” to the event or core purpose. Therefore in 2020, in a sophisticated economy and...
Author - Paul Butler, Signal Business Contributor
We moved recently, and while connecting to our new Wi-Fi address, I noticed that one of our new neighbors had the Wi-Fi network name: “I Hate People.” I don’t...
Just like many of us will have made New Year’s resolutions, please join me in raising a glass to entrepreneurs, workplace leaders and employees in general, for...
Regardless of your religious beliefs, most people will have participated in a gift exchange within the last few days. The gift was purchased, and so the giver...
I was getting dressed in the locker room after a workout this morning and I noticed the guy next to me putting his dress pants on before putting on his socks...
I’ve come to the conclusion there are essentially three types of employees — those who need a light, those who ARE the light and those who need to be lit up...
Recently, I was reflecting on all the reasons we have to be grateful for our work in this land of plenty, and here are seven that stood out to me: 1. Biggest...
Like many of my fellow Santa Claritians, I am still musing over the dreadful events that occurred at a local high school recently, where a lone gunman shot and...
It would be remiss of me to not reflect upon the tragic event that unfolded last week in my hometown of Santa Clarita, where a lone assailant shot and killed...
This past weekend, I was playing an old album from one of my favorite musical artists — Van Morrison. One of the songs is called “Coney Island,” and it ends...
