Lack of open, honest communication has the most negative impact on employee morale, according to a survey developed by a specialized staffing service. ...more

December 21, 2008

It's no secret that River Ridge's football team has struggled for the past few seasons. Double-digit losing streaks affect the existing players and discourage prospective players from trying out for the team. Despite the losses and low morale, however, someone who wants to make a difference is on the horizon for the Royal Knights. ...more

September 21, 2008

As a sergeant with the Pinellas Park Police Department, Russell Barnes was suspended two days without pay for accidentally firing a gun inside the police station. ...more

August 20, 2008

County Leader: Reversal Is Needed Re: County selects new leader, Jan. 24. ...more

January 29, 2008

You can't say law firms aren't trying. At the Chicago office of Perkins Coie, partners recently unveiled a "happiness committee," offering candy apples and milkshakes to brighten the long and wearying days of its lawyers. Perhaps this will serve as an example to other firms, which studies show lose, on average, nearly a fifth of their associates in any given year, in an industry in which about 20 percent of lawyers over all will suffer depression at some point in their careers. ...more

January 13, 2008

Anxiety is usually something people want to avoid. The dictionary defines it as "a state of being uneasy, apprehensive or worried about what may happen." People who experience too much anxiety may find themselves on a therapist's couch, and doctors prescribe pills to keep away this feeling. ...more

January 7, 2008