We are approaching National Volunteer Week (April 17-23) and it is time to shine a spotlight on this wonderful yearly event and to celebrate volunteers, recognize their impact, and encourage volunteerism in our communities. From Gallup, "Eighty-one percent of Americans say they donated money to a religious or other charitable organization in the past year, and 56% volunteered time to such an organization." (Source)

October is breast cancer awareness month and with that we will be bombarded with pink products and events to get involved with. The famous pink ribbon has been the emblem to promote breast cancer awareness every October since the early 90s.

The pandemic has affected many people in a variety of ways. Within the workplace a spotlight has been brightened on the ideas of work and life balance as well as employee burnout. The subjects and conversations have brought new people to observe overall workplace wellness and maintaining a balance.