WCO Blog

The air is getting crisper, the leaves are changing, and nature has become the perfect backdrop for a romantic get-together. Enjoy the season with your sweetie by trying out any of these great date ideas. Added bonus? They’re all super budget-friendly. 1. Go Apple Picking ‘Tis the season for apple picking! Check out a local […]

Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast […]

Mothers these days have a lot on our plates. Between work, school, family matters and keeping the house clean, it’s a wonder more women don’t go stark raving mad. It seems that there is an endless request list of things to do, and not enough hours in the day to do them.  However, we are […]

Low self esteem can trip you up just when you need your self esteem is be at its best. These 7 tips will help you feel better about yourself quickly: 1) Think back to when you did something new for the first time. Learning something new is often accompanied by feelings of nervousness, lack of […]

Even if you’re an exceptional boss — and here’s how to tell if you’re an exceptional boss –there’s a lot you don’t know about your employees. There’s also a lot employees don’t know about you. Here are a few things bosses wish they could say to their employees… but never do: 1. “I really do care whether you […]

Making friends at work (or anywhere else) is easy. All you need do is adapt the timeless wisdom of “How to Win Friends and Influence People” to our technologically-sophisticated workplace.  Here’s my take on this: 1. Smile, with your body and mind.  Putting a smile on your face draws people to you, but only if […]

Congratulations, Alpine Village!  Alpine Village one of our Tuition Reimbursement Winners for August!  The will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “We have been offering the class for about a year now in our facility. Having the reimbursement gives us opportunity to serve another individual.“– Alpine Village Students registered for […]

Congratulations, Holly!  Holly is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for August!  She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “I’m a single mother of three.  I work a full time job. I was really surprised when I got the email saying I was a winner.  It made my day!“– Holly H. […]

Has the word “energy” disappeared from your vocabulary? Whether you have infants, toddlers, or school-age children, keeping up with the kids on limited sleep can be seriously exhausting. To kiss that constantly drained feeling goodbye, give these six energy-boosting strategies recommended by our members a whirl. 1. Pop a Good Multivitamin One of the simplest […]

September means back to school. Parents and children have cleaned out closets and are ready for a new academic year with fresh school supplies. This is also the time to think about supplying the correct nutrients to keep the body and mind working at their best. Children need nutritious breakfasts and packed lunches, and families […]

Every year, thousands of children across America are diagnosed with cancer  an often life threatening illness that remains the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 15.  The causes of pediatric cancer are still largely unknown, and though new discoveries are resulting in new treatments, this heartbreaking disease continues to […]

This month you get to meet Lori Wagoner.  Lori has always had a passion for healthcare.  She began working in the healthcare field as part of the housekeeping staff at a local Long Term Care facility.  Lori enjoyed the atmosphere of the nursing home, and after her daughters became nurses, Lori decided to pursue her […]