Tips to Keep the Holidays Stress Free

Editor’s Note: this article first appeared on the Washington State Department of Corrections’ intranet. The holidays are in full swing. That means extra guests, menu planning, events and managing budgets. Here are some tips on how to manage stress during the festivities. Tips for Dealing With Holiday Stress  Make Your Well Being a Priority If you don’t take…

Ask the Employee Assistance Program: Holiday Parties

The Department of Enterprise Services’ Employee Assistance Program publishes a monthly Q&A column in its Frontline newsletter for supervisors. The following is an excerpt from the December Issue. You can read the full newsletter and subscribe to it here. Question: The holiday season seems like a good opportunity to host a party for appreciation and…

Safety tips for women during the holiday shopping season

By: Kate Sherrer The smell of pumpkin spiced lattes, cinnamon scented pine cones and holiday treats are in the air! With the holiday shopping season in full-swing, it is important to remember not everyone at or around the shopping centers are there in good holiday spirit. Some people have bad intentions to take advantage of…