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Why do I still do it?! After 37 years in the game, you might think I'm having a midlife crisis, but really, I'm just taking a moment to appreciate how far we've come. It all started back in 1986 at Bumpers Farm, Chippenham, with a small office supplies firm. Since then, it's been a journey of growth and passion, moving from basic stationery to comprehensive commercial Design and Build. *Three Key Lessons I've Learned:* 👉 Adaptability: Transitioning from stationery to design required constant learning and adaptation. 👉 Community: Building relationships and sharing successes has been crucial for growth. 👉 Passion: Staying passionate about creating spaces where creativity flourishes and productivity thrives keeps me motivated every day. So, that's my story. But enough about me - what's been your biggest lesson in your career journey so far?

We made it! (part 2/2) Here's the second half of the video where I talk about the exciting next step in my career!

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Emily 🌟 Meet Emily, our dog-loving (specifically Malone-loving) Commercial Estimator Assistant. Here's a glimpse into Emily's world: 🐶 Hidden Talent: Emily loves to sing and is pretty good at drawing. 🐶 Favorite Pastimes: She enjoys taking walks, watching movies, solving puzzles, and playing games. 🐶 Travel Bucket List: Hawaii is her dream destination that she's always wanted to visit. 🐶 Childhood Dream: Emily wanted to be a firefighter when she was growing up. 🐶 Guilty Pleasure: She can't resist Cheetos Popcorn. 🐶 Unique Experience: Emily was interviewed to be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune and is still waiting for her chance to be on the show! 🐶 Biggest Pet Peeve: Loud chewing. 🐶 Inspiring Quote: "When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to it. That’s where your power is." 🐶 Surprising Fact: She has a twin brother who is 9 minutes older than her. 🐶 Bucket List Goal: Buying a house! 🐶 Spirit Animal: A gorilla, because they can be powerful yet gentle. 🐶 Favorite Movie: 8 Mile. 🐶 Favorite Childhood Memory: Her first singing solo during a play when she was 5 years old. 🐶 Superpower Wish: To transport to any location because she's not great with traveling. 🐶 Favorite Season: Spring. She loves it because there's no bugs, winter is over, lilacs are blooming, and it's her birthday season. 🐶 Comfort Food: Bread. 🐶 Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Strawberry or chocolate. We're thrilled to have Emily's creativity and enthusiasm as a piece of our team! #SillTeam #DogLover

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The MSU WorkLife Office is hiring (currently unpaid) interns for credit! The MSU WorkLife Office is seeking students for a two-semester-based internship. The WorkLife Office offers a great hands-on learning curriculum that will give our Interns a diverse learning experience. Our interns have opportunities to learn and apply statistical analysis, impact family services, plan and run events, develop programs, market programs and services, and as well as strengthen skills in public speaking, data entry and analysis, technology, survey creation, summary, and more. This makes this a great fit for interns who are interested in learning about social work, family services, research, employee relations, communication, and social media positions.  This internship is open to students who are earning credit only.     If you know any students that are looking for a well-rounded and fulfilling internship that provides a hands-on learning experience, consider referring them to the WorkLife Office.     Here is more about the WorkLife Office.    About the WorkLife Office:   The WorkLife Office supports all its faculty and staff to connect and navigate multiple roles throughout workplace well-being, career, and life transitions. The WorkLife Office partners with the community to create an inclusive, responsive work environment where all faculty and staff are respected and supported toward well-being in their work and personal lives.     Internship Curriculum  Throughout the duration of their internship, each intern takes on multiple projects to complete with the oversight of WLO staff members. The interns help the WLO complete special and everyday projects that allow the office to support all 13,000.00 faculty, staff, and postdocs. We serve the community of MSU employees, including faculty, staff, specialists, and post-doctoral researchers, in areas of family care, community connections, workplace wellbeing, welcoming newcomers, and career transitions. Our interns are onboarded and trained in office business practices, office technology, office administration, tracking reach data, professional development, and DEI. This aids the office’s efficiency and gives the interns a well-rounded view of a professional office environment.    Interns meet with WLO staff weekly to update and ask questions about their projects. These hour-long meetings often lead to collaborations within the intern team or between interns and staff members. The interns also have bi-weekly watercooler meetings and frequent ice breakers in their meetings to facilitate the development of a cohesive work group and collaboration.      What to Do Next? Promote the opportunity for students to apply please visit HANDSHAKE, https://lnkd.in/gzNus8fw    Job Posting #8046686  Close date: August 21, 2023   For more information contact Ebony Lucas: lucase@msu.edu

Today was take your kids to work day, and our office was filled with little ones all day. It was heartwarming to see them having so much fun and enjoying themselves. It made me think back to when I was a mom with a young kids, and "take your kids to work" meant school or daycare was closed, and there was no one else to look after them. So, we would head off to work together. Over the years, "take your daughter to work day" has evolved to "take your kids to work day." It has become a thing to make a great work experience for kids, inspiring them to be curious about careers and have fun. At some places I’ve worked, it even became a bit of a friendly competition to see which group could make the kids have more fun. But today, with the benefit of more time and two kids in the workforce, I think about it differently. A great career and work experience isn't just about having fun. It's about solving problems, building expertise, and being a lifelong learner. Finding your passion and letting it fuel your journey is what makes all the difference. You'll find fun along the way, but it's not the only thing that matters. I hope the kids had a great time today, and maybe they even discovered something new that piqued their interest. Let's continue to inspire the next generation to be curious about their future careers!

Here's the first in what will be a series of blogs from Crystal Thompkins,CAP®,CSPG (she/her) about her career transition journey and whatever else strikes her fancy!

Now, I'm not the tallest guy... I couldn't help but share this fun moment from my day en route to a client lunch in South Tampa. I ran into this massive chair and thought, "Why not?" 🤷♂️ With my short legs dangling, and my not-so-short torso trying to fill the space, Joseph Ashby couldn't stop laughing at the sight. This quirky encounter got me thinking about some client interactions. Sometimes, we might feel like a small fish in a big pond, or perhaps a big personality trying to fit into a smaller, more reserved space. But isn’t that the beauty of it all? Embracing the mismatches, turning the 'not-quite-rights' into perfect opportunities. It's about making the space we're in work for us and our clients. So here’s a little mid-week reminder: Own your space. Whether your legs dangle or you’re filling out every inch, bring your whole self to every client interaction. After all, it’s the unique combinations that create the most memorable moments and the strongest partnerships. #ClientRelations #EmbraceTheJourney #RADLife

“Craft your work – and make work a craft.” What brings purpose and meaning to work… and whose job is it to create meaning at work? Share your thoughts. #meaningfulwork #mindsetmatters #inspiredlife