WCO Blog

Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of complaints about retail workers working on Thanksgiving day. While I agree that it’s unfortunate, I can’t help but think of all the nurses and healthcare workers who routinely work on holidays with very little recognition for this sacrifice. It takes a lot for someone to forgo a holiday […]

This month we meet Melanie Fischer.  Melanie has worked in healthcare for the past 21 years.  She originally needed a summer job when she was in high school and applied for a housekeeping position at Ellis Good Sam.  Melanie enjoyed the position, but wanted to do more to help the residents she served. Her love […]

National Handwashing Awareness Week is December 1-7. Make sure you are washing your hands the right way to prevent the spread of cold and flu this season. When you see that sign in the restroom with instructions on how to wash your hands, you can’t help but roll your eyes, right? It’s OK to admit […]

It’s noon, and your stomach’s grumbling for lunch. You’ve got one hour to kill—work tasks on pause—so what do you do? And most important, is however you’re spending that time benefiting you in any way?We asked nine entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), “What is one creative way entrepreneurs can get more out of […]

Sparkly snowflakes, cozy blankets, rich hot chocolate… Winter has a lot going for it, but fresh produce is usually not on that list. In colder climates, eating locally through the winter can be downright challenging. But we’re here with some good news: Every meal doesn’t have to revolve around potatoes and onions until April. With […]

Congratulations, Mattie!  Mattie is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for October!  Her facility will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “Mattie is taking classes on line for college and working at the Frankfort Community Care Home for income while taking her online classes.  She is living with her grandmother in Frankfort […]

Parents are one of the best-treated groups when it comes to credits, deductions and other ways to reduce your tax bill. Here are five key tax breaks. 1. The Credit You Get Just for Being a Parent The Child Tax Credit gives you as much as $1,000 per child to offset your tax liability, reducing […]

Do you want to be a good listener that others want to talk to? Being a good listener does not come easy for some of us. It takes time, practice and dedication. What comes to your mind when you think about listening to a friend or co-worker? Do you find yourself thinking about what you […]

Figuring out how to honor Veterans Day is hard for me. Each year, I puzzle over the best way to express my gratitude to the people who have served so that I don’t have to. I’m willing to bet that I’m not the only one who worries over this. That’s why I put together a […]

Several of my friends are living in multigenerational households. Some of their arrangements are by design and others a result of unplanned life events. Whether it’s a college-aged child moving home to save money while job-hunting, a senior choosing to live with an adult child, or a daughter bringing a new baby to live with […]

Patsy Cline has been in the healthcare field for 27 years.  She was originally attracted to the field by her love of working with patients and her desire to make a difference in people’s lives. Patsy lives in Wichita, Kansas with Jack, her husband of 53 years.  The Clines have 3 adult boys and many grandchildren. Patsy […]

Today’s parents have it easy, according to those who went before us. Modern conveniences like video baby monitors, iPads, double electric breast pumps, and toys that do just about everything for you are designed to make our lives easier. But we are also living in the age of the child-centered home, where so much of […]