WCO Blog

Not all of us are materialistic, but we can probably all agree that making more money is a good thing. It’s true that setting a strict budget, cutting your expenses, and saving more money can go a long way in maximizing your personal financial growth, but these strategies pale in comparison to one major variable in your life–your […]

We often feel that to be a leader you need to be born a leader, or be drawn to leadership, or have a leader-ly position. We think of leadership as a title that has to be deserved or earned. But leaders are rarely, if ever, born. If we had to isolate a factor that creates […]

When it comes to caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease, many times some of the biggest challenges come with helping your loved one do the simplest tasks. It is often the daily grind of getting through the littlest things that challenges caregivers the most. However, as a loving caregiver it is important that you […]

When it comes to caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease, many times some of the biggest challenges come with helping your loved one do the simplest tasks. It is often the daily grind of getting through the littlest things that challenges caregivers the most. However, as a loving caregiver it is important that you […]

Some people have the gift of gab, and can talk to anyone about anything. And some people struggle to make small talk. What separates the two isn’t knowing what to talk about; it’s polishing up your communication skills so you can keep a good conversation going. “Good conversations require a give and take, just like […]

If you suffer from depression or anxiety, your workout can play a key role in managing your symptoms, thanks to the powerful link between your physical and mental health. “We know that the old divisions of body and mind are false,” says Ben Michaelis, PhD, an evolutionary clinical psychologist and author of Your Next Big […]

Woo hoo! You’ve made it through the recruiter’s screening call and the interview has been scheduled. You obviously want to rock it, so you’re running through your checklist of the things you need to do to get ready. But sometimes it’s just as important to remember the things not to do. Even the brightest, most […]

Congratulations, Renee! Renee is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for February! She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “Renee is a Western Plains Graduate.  She has worked at Grissell Memorial Hospital for 2 years and is looking forward to being a CNA in Grissell Memorial Hospital’s LTC.  Renee is very happy to […]

When fast food is everywhere, maintaining a healthy diet feels impossible. For the most part, we know what it means to eat healthy. MyPlate (the government tool that helps you visualize what a healthy meal looks like) and MyPyramid (the new and improved food pyramid) aren’t hard to understand, but it can be hard to stick […]

You’ve heard the commonly cited statistics before: 80% of job openings are unlisted; there are 100+ resumes submitted for every job posting; 50% of submitted applications are weeded out by software and never even reviewed by a human. While stats like these should be taken with a grain of salt, there’s no doubt that today’s […]

The first time I was laid off, I was 21 years old. A year out of college, I’d been working as a health educator at a student health center. To be perfectly honest, I hated my job. I was poorly paid and overwhelmed with responsibility. Worst of all, I despised my boss. It was the […]

You may know St. Patrick’s Day as an annual green-themed day of drinking beer, but at its core this holiday is really celebrating good luck and prosperity. Irish mythology and folklore is particularly wrapped up in good luck, from a saint snake charmer saving the island to little green leprechauns who bring pots of gold. You […]