8 Ways to Improve Workplace Morale
Social services organizations face a long list of challenges when it comes to keeping their employees motivated and engaged. From dealing with […]
Author: Janell Franco-Featherstone
Why Smiles Are Good for Business
There is a little bit of backlash against smiling lately. Some people feel like asking people to smile is also asking them […]
Finding Jobs with Joy: Direct Support Professionals
I often talk about looking for a higher purpose in employment and finding joy at work. I’m super passionate about what I do, and I perform […]
How Can We Change the World Together?
When I see politicians advocating for irrational legislation, my instinct is to turn away and focus on happier things. But when I […]
We Constantly Reevaluate Employee Training and the Office Milieu.
As the co-founder of Community Integrated Services (CIS), I have the fortunate opportunity to spend more time doing the things I love […]
Keep Calm and Focused When the World Overwhelms You
I am a pretty positive person. I look on the bright side, try to find the good in everyone, and give most […]
What is a Direct Support Professional (DSP)?
At CIS, we are always looking for more Direct Support Professionals, often referred to as DSPs. But sometimes, that’s hard to do […]
7 Tips for Increasing Workplace Morale
A while back, a consultant conducted CIS employee interviews as part of a marketing project. The consultant came to me afterward and told […]
7 Qualities My Company Loves! (And Most Others Do Too!)
Word is out about the super tight job market. With unemployment hovering around 4% in Washington State, it seems like everyone should be able […]
Bringing a Higher Purpose to Your Job
We all know those people who seem to have exciting careers that are chock-full of purpose. I suppose it’s easy to enviously […]