Stress Awareness Month
Are you aware that April is stress awareness month? Stress can have a major impact on the productivity and satisfaction of company employees. It is important to remain aware of stress in the workplace so that it can be mitigated and not create a hostile work environment. Signs of stress in the workplace: How can we help to reduce stress in the workplace? Mental health and stress are at an all-time high in today’s society. Looking for signs and taking care of the situation early on, versus later, is important for the employee and the employer. Do you pay attention…
Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering
Did you know that March is Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month? Why is this important and why should engineering companies take notice? According to the U.S. Census Bureau “women are vastly underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and math workforce.” As reported that while women have made gains since the 70s, women account for only 27% of STEM jobs. Among the STEM professions, the percentage of women in engineering is the lowest, at about 15%. It’s proven that companies with more gender diversity on their executive teams significantly outperform those with less diverse representation, giving a strong…