Celebrating authenticity
Jun 20, 2018
Category: P&G culture
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My divorce was finalized on one of those perfect June mornings in 2009.
You don’t have to be perfect to be an ally
Jun 13, 2018
Category: P&G culture
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I like to think of myself as a work in progress. I hope we all are.
Entrepreneurs: You are not alone
May 17, 2018
Category: P&G culture
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As I sat, staring down at a stunning view of Lake Ontario from the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, surrounded by people I barely knew and yet who I felt knew me so well, I was reminded how much my soul needed that experience.
Category: P&G culture
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Working remotely a day or two a week has its benefits – for both the employer and employees.
Keeping talent in #LoveLansing
Jun 7, 2017
Category: P&G culture
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One of the reasons I moved back to #LoveLansing was to find the sense of community that I felt I was missing after college. As soon as I moved away, I realized Lansing was an oh-so-very unique community.
Make order out of chaos
Dec 12, 2016
Category: P&G culture
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During a crisis, the unknowns can be downright terrifying. As a self-proclaimed ‘worrywart,’ it can be easy to panic when things don’t go your way or when your life gets turned upside down.
Fucking say thank you
Dec 5, 2016
Category: P&G culture
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Yup. That’s an F bomb.
An F bomb encouraging people to be polite.
At P&G, we believe manners matter. A lot. They make for a happy workplace, connected clients and strong community relationships.
Listen harder
Nov 28, 2016
Category: P&G culture
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Listening requires attention to detail.
Walk the talk
Nov 21, 2016
Category: P&G culture
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While the election has drawn more attention to getting involved in community issues, taking action has always been a priority at Piper & Gold.
We're a family, and family matters
Nov 14, 2016
Category: P&G culture
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I was 23 years old when I accepted my position at Capital Area Michigan Works! and had crested 30 by the time I left there.