Finding Balance in a Digital World: Tips for Unplugging After Work By Janet H. Ethington

The Challenge of Staying Connected In today’s world, technology surrounds us—whether we like it or not. As an HR manager and a busy mom living in Riverton, Utah, I’ve felt this more than ever. Our phones, laptops, and tablets keep us connected to work, family, friends, and endless streams of information. But that constant connection […]
Navigating Change: How HR Professionals Can Support Employees Through Uncertain Times By Janet H. Ethington

Change Is the Only Constant If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years as an HR manager, it’s that change is inevitable. Whether it’s a company restructuring, shifting market demands, or unexpected events like a pandemic, change can stir up uncertainty and anxiety in the workplace. Employees may feel unsettled, stressed, or unsure about […]
The Art of Giving Back: How Volunteering Enhances Personal and Professional Fulfillment By Janet H. Ethington

Why I Volunteer—and Why It Matters As a Human Resources Manager, wife, mother, and someone constantly balancing work and family life, time is a precious resource. So people sometimes ask me, “How do you find time to volunteer?” My answer is always the same: I don’t find time—I make time. Because for me, giving back […]
From Office to Trailhead: The Mental Health Benefits of Hiking for Busy Professionals By Janet H. Ethington

Finding Peace Outside the Office As someone who spends most of her weekdays navigating the fast-paced world of human resources, I know firsthand how draining office life can be. The emails, the meetings, the constant multitasking—it all adds up. And while I love my work, there are times when I feel completely overwhelmed. That’s when […]