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Month: November 2013

Deberey Hinchey MSW ’97 Elected Mayor of Norwich

Deberey Hinchey made history on November 5, 2013 by becoming the first female mayor of the City of Norwich. She is a 1997 graduate of the School of Social Work and a former intern in the Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work.

Deberey Hinchey, MSW '97 Mayor of Norwich, CT
Deberey Hinchey, MSW ’97
Mayor of Norwich, CT
Governor Dannel Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman both issued statements following Hinchey’s victory. “I would like to congratulate Mayor-Elect Deb Hinchey on her history-making win tonight – becoming the first woman elected mayor of Norwich,” Malloy said. “She’s been an advocate for investing in downtown infrastructure for economic development while also supporting local services that guarantee a great quality of life. I look forward to working with her and partnering with her administration.”

Wyman said “Hinchey is dedicated to working on important issues that affect the local economy, such as education, downtown revitalization and public safety. I’m excited to see what strides she will make during her first term.”

Deb said she based her campaign on making personal contact with as many voters as possible.

Social Work Dean Attends Briefing on Affordable Care Act

UConn School of Social Work Dean Salome Raheim was one of more than 150 leading social work educators from across the country who recently attended a White House briefing on the expanding role of social work in today’s changing health care environment.

<img src="" alt="UConn School of Social Work Dean Salome Raheim (left) with Darla Spence Coffey, president of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)" width="630" height="420" class="si UConn School of Social Work Dean Salome Raheim, left, with Darla Spence Coffey, president of the Council on Social Work Education, during a recent White House briefing on the importance of social workers during and after implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (Photo courtesy of the Council on Social Work Education)

The historic briefing stressed the important role social workers will play during and after the rollout of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which is designed to increase the affordability and availability of quality health care for individuals throughout the U.S.

The Sept. 25 conference titled Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in a New Era: The Role of Social Work Education took place at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building and was led by Darla Spence Coffey, president of the Council on Social Work Education, a nonprofit organization representing more than 2,500 social work educators nationally. Participants were greeted by Paul Monteiro, a representative from the White House Office of Public Engagement.

The social work educators spent the day participating in a series of briefings led by representatives of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its various agencies including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Institutes of Health, and the Health Resources and Services Administration. The briefings covered such topics as the challenge of ensuring health care for all in light of shifting U.S. demographics; new expectations for healthcare; a dialogue on mental health; and building capacity for those in need.

“The Affordable Care Act was certainly the policy context of the briefing, but the broader context focused on addressing the vast health disparities that exist in this nation,” Raheim said. “In order to advance the health of citizens of this nation and address health disparities, the approach has to go beyond the medical and biological. It has to include the wide range of systems that impact people’s health and well-being. Do they have housing? Do they have food? An adequate income? Opportunities for education?”

“I was delighted to hear each speaker say they understood the important role social workers play in addressing these social determinants of health as we move into this new era of health care,” Raheim said. “Social work and social work education has to be very involved.”

During the briefings, federal leaders discussed their expectations of the roles social workers will play in today’s changing health care environment and the different challenges that will be presented.

Raheim, a nationally recognized leader in cultural competency training and education, said she was particularly pleased to see cultural competency recognized as one of the areas of focus.

“It’s really social workers and social work educators who brought cultural competency to federal agencies as a framework for working with diversity,” Raheim said. “Effective practice in the context of a wide range of differences, including race, ethnicity, language, culture, and other diversity factors is fundamental to addressing the social determinants of health.”

UConn’s School of Social Work prepares those seeking masters degrees in social work in a variety of areas designed to help graduates address health care issues and disparities as part of their profession. By providing extensive training and internships in casework, group work, community organizing, and social work administration and practice, the school positions graduates to have an immediate impact.

Raheim says the new demands and challenges presented by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act amplify the work social workers have been doing for decades.

“The ACA provides a window of opportunity for us to work collaboratively to get people enrolled in an insurance plan,” says Raheim. “I would not say we are more focused than before because we, as social workers, have always been focused on getting health care to people who don’t have it. We just didn’t have this mechanism.”

At UConn, Raheim says the School of Social Work is working on building stronger collaborations with other schools and colleges such as those focused on nursing, public health, medicine, and pharmacy to provide a more integrated, interprofessional approach to addressing health care issues in Connecticut and elsewhere.

“One of the purposes of the briefing was to provide us with the information and tools we need to use the opportunities that the Affordable Care Act creates,” Raheim says. “Now as leaders in social work education, it is our responsibility to go back to our schools and develop innovative strategies to increase our students’ knowledge of this new policy and its impact on practice. That is the next step.”

On a related note, Raheim mentioned that UConn alumnus Robert P. Connolly (MSW ’71) – a recipient of the National Association of Social Workers’ Pioneer award – will be visiting the School of Social Work in spring 2014 to discuss the ramifications of the ACA and how it impacts the social work profession. Connolly is considered a national leader in health care policy and long-term care. During his lengthy social work career, Connolly spent 20 years with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (formerly the Health Care Financing Administration), working to improve and enhance social work practices in nursing care facilities and long-term care programs.

Article by Colin Poitras, UConn Today

Paula Crombie MSW ’82 Receives Eleanor Clark Award

Paula Crombie, director of Social Work at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), has received the 2013 Eleanor Clark Award for Innovative Programs in Patient Care from the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care. This national award recognizes Paula’s role in helping to design the hospital’s innovative off-shift executive leader program. She also recently contributed to developing the 12-bed Medical Respite Care program at the Columbus House shelter. Crombie, co-chair of the hospital’s United Way campaign for the past two years, joined YNHH in 1995. Photo of Paula Crombie, MSW She was formerly the director of Human Services for Warwick, R.I., and assistant director for social services at Rhode Island Hospital. Paula received her bachelor’s in social work from Elmira College and her master’s in social work from the University of Connecticut. She is a licensed clinical social worker.

The Eleanor Clark Award was established in 1985 as a way to honor the memory of the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care leader Eleanor Clark. This award honors an individual or team for the development, implementation and evaluation of a clinical or social action program that emulates Eleanor Clark’s spirit of discovery and innovation. In addition, the award seeks to promote the creative and valuable new programs throughout the health care field.

PRLSP Continues the Conversation with CT Senate and House Latino Legislators

On November 6, 2013, the Puerto Rican Latin@ Studies Project (PRLSP) invited the Connecticut Latino Legislators to a roundtable discussion on issues and concerns affecting the Latino communities they serve. This event was the next step in a continuing conversation that began with the 2012 “Café con Leche” breakfast held at the Capitol’s Legislative Office Building.  The focus of the collaboration between PRLSP and the Latino Legislative Caucus is to discuss issues affecting the Latino community for the purpose of legislative policy development.  CT Latino Legislators RoundtableFor this meeting, the main topics brought to the table by the legislators were education, mental health, and reentry services for Latino individuals released back into the community from correctional institutions. As the meeting evolved, education and the impact on Latinos became the focus of discussion.

This roundtable discussion demonstrated the concern and passion that the Latino legislators have for our communities.  The Latino Caucus will host the next roundtable discussion at the Legislative Office Building. They are very much interested in continuing the collaboration with the Puerto Rican Latin@ Studies Project.
November 2013 CT Latino Legislators Roundtable
Roundtable participants included Connecticut legislators: Senator Andres Ayala Jr. and his Legislative Aide, Carlos Cosme, House Representatives: Hilda E. Santiago, Victor Cuevas, Angel Arce, and Edwin Vargas.  From the School of Social Work: Salome Raheim, Dean, Scott Harding, Associate Dean, PRLSP faculty and stude nts; and Nancy Humphreys, Director of the Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work; and policy interns.

The Center for International Social Work Studies Selected as a Recipient of the UConn Provost’s Award for Excellence in Public Engagement

The 2013 winners for the UConn Provost’s Award for Excellence in Public Engagement were announced on October 28th.

The School of Social Work is proud to have a winner in the Program category. The Center for International Social Work Studies (CISWS) was selected as a recipient for their contributions to public engagement through:

  • Integrating global perspectives and human rights into the curriculum;
  • Facilitating faculty scholarship on international issues;
  • Encouraging student, faculty, staff, and practitioner participation in international learning and action activities;
  • Promoting cross-cultural competence;
  • Building partnerships with overseas programs and international organizations.
Photo of Professor Lynne Healy
Lynne Healy, Co-Director, Center for International Social Work Studies
Rebecca Thomas, Co-Director, Center for International Social Work Studies

A reception honoring all of the recipients of the 2013 Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Public Engagement will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs campus.

Kindly respond (accepts only) by November 13 to University Events and Conference Services.

Email: or phone: 860.486.1038.


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Our economy needs small businesses and it is entirely possible to become a small business powerhouse in a big business market.

So much has shifted in the past nearly 2 years, and especially so for business owners.

Did your spending habits change since the pandemic? Have you felt more motivated to learn a new skill or take an online class? Ordered more takeout from local restaurants? Gone on a “staycation” instead of a big trip?

In this time where consumers can buy on their phones and a product can be delivered to their house in a matter of a few hours, we as consumers have LOTS of options when it comes to where we spend our money and the businesses we support.

With instant gratification as the name of the game, it can be devastating to certain small businesses who do not have the manpower to provide the same level of service.

So today let’s talk about the value you provide to our economy as a small business owner and why you can feel hopeful about the future.

Did you know there are over 28 million small businesses in the United States? We are an essential part of the nation’s economy. AND studies are showing that post-pandemic consumers are more enthusiastic about supporting local businesses than ever before.

A 2020 study showed that:

  • The average American plans to spend nearly $100 a week at local businesses post-COVID-19, up 16% vs. before the pandemic — in the hopes of boosting their local economy
  • 75% plan to support small businesses as much as possible once restrictions on non-essential businesses are lifted in their areas

This is really good news! People want to make an impact on their community or help a great cause. They are looking for an exceptional customer experience that big businesses can’t provide.

BUT you need to know how to stand out in a saturated market. You want returning customers, referrals, and brand new cold traffic that comes to YOUR business as their go-to resource.

Being a local, small business means nothing if no one knows about you.

I also believe that things are not done changing and evolving in the ways we spend money and how we decide which businesses to support. Our economy is likely headed in a very different direction and you need to be ready to pivot.

To build a sustainable and profitable business, you need to be ready for anything.

Recession proof your business

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of multiple ways to generate revenue and including digital offers in your business even if you’re a brick and mortar. There are so many ways to do this.

Here are just a few ways to get started:

Ways to create Multiple Streams of Income
10 Digital Products to sell online in 2021
Sale Funnel 101

It's time for you to dig in and find a strategy that works with your business and will allow you to consistently show up in front of your ideal clients and demonstrate why they should choose you over your competitors (maybe it’s a discount, a free gift, a referral incentive) your business will be one that THRIVES instead of just SURVIVES what we’ve already been through and what’s still to come.

If you are looking for a support system to help you as you pivot and continue to grow in your business, join us over in our free Foot Traffic Facebook Community.

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10 Inexpensive Plants that will Make Your Garden Pop

You get a lot of bang for the buck with these showy plants. A small investment can pay big rewards in curb appeal.

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cleomeS. Mahanantakul/Shutterstock

Cleome is just one of the many self-seeding annual plants that come back year after year without any effort on your part. Also called spiderflower because of the spider-like flowers, it grows 4 feet tall or better and brandishes large pink, purple or white flowers. Although it is a vigorous self-seeder, unwanted seedlings are easy to pull when they’re young. Because of its size, cleome is not a plant to be ignored. That size also makes it a great back-of-border plant in a flowerbed. Discover 10 wildflowers that do well in the city or suburbs.

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Celosia is another rampant self-seeder that makes itself at home in your garden year after year. If so, consider yourself lucky, because the vividly colored blooms on this plant are a pure delight. They feature a variety of colors—from burgundy, red, magenta and pink to cream, orange and yellow. Celosia offers different flower shapes, too. There are plumes, crests and spikes. No wonder this annual is loved by so many gardeners. There’s a size to fit any garden, from 6-inch dwarfs to 3-foot-tall specimens. Meet dramatic Dracula celosia and other unusual annuals.

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Lilies (Lilium spp.) earn a special place in many gardeners’ hearts because of their captivating flowers. Not only are they bright and cheerful, they come in a range of colors, including pink, purple, red, orange and yellow. Asiatic lilies bloom in early summer, while the more fragrant Oriental lilies bloom from midsummer to fall. They are hardy in many areas of the country—Zones 3 to 8—so unlike many other summer bulbs you won’t have to dig them up in fall and store them for the winter in cold climates. One drawback: lilies are a favorite food of rabbits. To thwart the furry critters, spray the plants with repellent or rim with hardware cloth or chickenwire. Another option is to grow white clover in your lawn—rabbits favor that over other snacks. Try these tricks to keep rabbits away.

If you like fragrant plants, you’ll love the idea of an aromatherapy garden.

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Sweet Autumn Clematis

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis terniflora) is a vigorous grower that’s literally covered in white star-shaped flowers in late summer and early fall. The fragrant flowers give way to ornamental silvery seedheads. Sweet autumn clematis is a twining vine that can climb a support such as an arbor or fence or spread out on the ground as a groundcover. As such, it’s tailormade for masking unsightly objects or blocking a view. It is a rampant grower, reaching anywhere from 15 to 30 feet, but reacts well to a drastic pruning done in late winter. Sweet autumn clematis is hardy in Zones 5–9. See how to build a garden archway to support your sweet autumn clematis.

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Jerusalem Artichoke

Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) isn’t from Jerusalem and isn’t an artichoke. It is a perennial sunflower with edible tubers, or root structures. Some have called it a weed, because it can colonize open fields. But Jerusalem artichoke, or sunchoke, is quite attractive when in bloom. The golden yellow flowers are an important source of nectar for pollinators when many other flowers are finished. Jerusalem artichoke is a sturdy perennial reaching 6 to 8 feet tall if not cut back during the growing season, so it makes an excellent screen for sunny locations. Make sure it gets plenty of sun, though, because it will develop powdery mildew if it gets too much shade. Jerusalem artichoke is hardy in Zones 5–9. Meet some other interesting edible plants.

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Castor Bean Plant

Castor Bean Plant (Ricinus communis) provides a touch of tropical drama anywhere—even in cold climates. A hardy treelike perennial in Zones 9–11, it is a quick-growing annual elsewhere, reaching 8 to 10 feet in one growing season. The leaves look like they came off a Japanese maple tree, except that they’re the size of dinner plates. They can be blue-green or burgundy, depending on variety. And the reddish brown seedpods look like something from another world. Note: all parts of the castor bean plant are poisonous.

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Pampas Grass

Pampas Grass (Cortaderia sellouana) is a tough and beautiful plant with a lot to like about it—as well as a few caveats to keep in mind. It’s tall and stately, reaching 10 to 12 feet in height and 5 feet in width, although some cultivars are half that size. Pampas grass is also an eyeful when unfolding its flower plumes in late summer, ranging in color from silvery white to sandy tan. The plumes make good cut-flowers or can be left in place for winter interest. An upright grower with stiff stems, pampas makes a fine hedge or screen. The caveats: pampas grass can be a hassle to cut back (the blades are sharp) and it is an aggressive seed producer, making it a pest in some areas. Before planting, check with your local cooperative extension. Or look for a sterile cultivar. Get to know some other ornamental grasses.

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LamiumAnna Gratys/Shutterstock

Lamium (Lamium maculatum) differentiates itself from many other groundcover plants with eye-catching beauty that demands attention rather than taking a backseat to other plants. The secret is its foliage, which is variegated in different patterns and hues, depending on variety. The most popular lamiums are a mix of silver and green, but some now have a mix of lime and green. Then there are the bright pink, purple or white blooms that peak in spring but appear sporadically the rest of the growing season. Lamium spreads easily but is not invasive. It is hardy in Zones 4–8. Learn more about lamium and other groundcover plants.

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Helenium (Helenium autumnale), also called Helen’s flower, is a late-summer showpiece that is exceedingly easy to grow. It boasts flowers with truly beautiful autumnal hues of gold, amber and mahogany—and it’s long blooming if deadheaded. Helenium typically grows 3 to 5 feet tall with stiff stems that seldom require staking. For shorter, bushier plants, you can cut stems back by half in early summer. Helenium is hardy in Zones 3–8. Meet some gorgeous late-summer container plants.

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Chrysanthemum is the undisputed king of plants in the fall garden—and no wonder, with its bright and festive colors, ranging from yellow, orange and red to pink, lavender and white. The trick to making chrysanthemum, or mum, a low-cost star in your garden is to plant it early in the season so the roots have time to spread out and increase the plant’s ability to withstand winter. If you’re buying mums in the fall (as most people do), they can either be treated as an annual or coaxed into returning in Zones 5–7 by storing them in an attached garage over the winter, keeping them just slightly moist. Cut them back in spring and plant in a permanent location. Here are some more great examples of plants to brighten your landscape.

Luke Miller
Luke Miller is an award-winning garden editor with 25 years' experience in horticultural communications, including editing a national magazine and creating print and online gardening content for a national retailer. He grew up across the street from a park arboretum and has a lifelong passion for gardening in general and trees in particular. In addition to his journalism degree, he has studied horticulture and is a Master Gardener.

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Southwest is raising early bird check-in fee

Southwest is currently not raising fares or charging bag fees but they are raising the fee of their EarlyBird Check-in service. Originally starting at $12.50, it now could cost $15 to $25 each way. The cost to the traveler will depend on the length of the flight and popularity of EarlyBird on that route.

What is EarlyBird Check-in?

EarlyBird Check-in is a Southwest service that automatically checks travelers in before the standard 24-hour time frame. By paying for this additional service, the traveler has the opportunity of being one of the first on the plane. If you are unfamiliar with Southwest’s boarding system, the seats are claimed on a first come, first serve basis. The boarding passes are arranged with different boarding groups (A, B, or C) and a boarding position (1-60). Passengers line up and board the plane based on the group and position. By paying an additional EarlyBird check-in fee, there is additional opportunity of being assigned in the boarding groups A or B, with a higher position number. This gives ample opportunity of grabbing the best seat and first access to the overhead bins.

This is not the first EarlyBird fee increase from Southwest

Originally, EarlyBird was introduced in 2009, charging only $10 each way. It later increased to $12.50, and then to $15 in 2016 (at the time of the original posting of this post).  Another criticism of the service is there is no guarantee of  being in boarding group A, or with a top boarding position number. It will be interesting to see if the service is as successful with this fee increase with no upgrades to the service itself.

Christopherson Business Travel is a travel management company, specializing in business travel. We have been in the travel business for over 60 years, and provide custom mobile technology tools and superior customer service. Contact us for more information on our services or traveler assistance dashboards.

Travel Management Travel News

Airline ancillary fees… Working out the frustration

I attended a webinar this week and was thrilled to discover what I think is a great step in the right direction when it comes to identifying and clarifying some of the extra costs of airline travel today.  If you have the right credit card, you can now receive reports through AirPlus International on award  fees, baggage  costs (first bag, second bag, etc.), services fees (upgrades, standby, bulkhead etc.), onboard charges and miscellaneous charges.  AirPlus is certainly taking this subject very seriously and even though it is not a perfect solution, it is the best one out there today.
“The AirPlus Ancillary Fee Reports are designed specifically for corporate travel managers to gain insight into airline ancillary fees! AirPlus is the first payment provider to offer such clarity.
A set of five detailed reports are available monthly for AirPlus Corporate Card customers and are based on a company’s card data. These reports are compiled using reporting data sent through by airlines and include hundreds of different fee types! Gain control over these fees with the transparency that AirPlus brings with these new reports.”
These reports include robust details for further data mining and reporting. They include the type of fee, the airline, the ticket/document number of the fee, the passenger name and amount. This data is useful for budgeting a company’s future travel program spend and may prove useful in supplier negotiations.

Travel Management Travel News

Airline Fee Tracking Made Easy

You either hate them or accept them, but for the most part airline ancillary fees are here to stay. When I look at the larger picture, it’s definitely worth the additional $10 to $100 to fly instead of drive to a destination that would normally take more than 6 hours and up to several days to drive. To help make the translation of service fees a bit easier, the USA Today Travel section posted a very helpful list of airline fees on March 10th.  Check it out and let me know what you think.  Do fees make you want to drive instead of fly?

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The Unbundling Trend

This past week I had the opportunity to attend the EdCon Conference for SGTP (Society of Government Travel Professionals) in Washington DC. The focus was “Trends Affecting the Government Travel Landscape: A Probable Future?” Here is a piece of what I took away:
Trends are predictions about the future based on our knowledge of the past and present. The interaction between the trends is as important as each individual trend. There are many trends with in travel: higher fares; TSA requirements; and more noticeably, the unbundling of services by airlines.
So what does the trend of unbundling airline costs tell us about the future? Unfortunately that they are here to stay! This unbundling trend presents several challenges.
The first is the limited time between the notification and effective date or the lack of notifications by the airline to the consumer/travel management company (TMC). It’s frustrating to get to the airport and unexpectedly need to pay for an additional service. Once the airlines have found all the possible services that they can charge for, I believe the notifications will stop. Hopefully there won’t be any more surprises to the consumer or the agency.
The second is the inability of the TMC to assist the consumer by directly charging for unbundled services. To correct that, ARC (Airline Reporting Corporation) has recently come out with a document that will allow agencies to charge for these services. This will result in corporate travel cards or UATP cards being able to be directly charged.
This document also solves the third challenge: travel reconciliation for the corporate customer. Once the services can be charged directly through the TMC, clients will no longer have the hassle of tracking down traveler receipts for reconciliation. Currently the traveler is presenting a receipt (if they have one) for these additional services. When TMCs can charge for these services, they will be present in reporting as well as on credit card statements. It will also clear up confusion on whether an unbundled service is reimbursable or not. When the client has determined which services are reimbursable, they can be noted in the company travel profile for company-wide implementation.
The process isn’t complete, but once the airlines have “all their ducks in a row,” the TMCs will be able to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction when reconciling and managing unbundled fees.

Travel News

For all those business travelers caught in the recent snow storms–listen up!

If you were that business traveler, had booked your travel through Christopherson, and were stranded in any of the recent east coast snow storms; you were in good hands. Why—because the last time you were stranded we took exceptional care of you then. This situation happens every year and every year our agents amaze me in how they service our clients. Here are just a few ways they assisted stranded passengers over the past few weeks.

  • Made the calls to the airlines and were on hold for hours—one agent 5 hours changing an international flight.
  • Provided clients with waivers from the airlines to obtain refunds when they were either unable to make the trip (meeting cancelled) or half way through their trip their return flight was cancelled. If you booked through the airlines websites or online agencies, you had to make the call to the airline and stay on hold for hours. One agent tried for an entire day to change a clients booking through the airline while his client went about his usual work schedule.
  • When passengers leaving to catch a flight, checked the airline websites, and found flights were showing confirmed (not cancelled); contacted us just to make sure. In numerous instances our computer system indicated the flights were cancelled. We then rebooked, reissued, and the traveler showed up at the airport with no surprises. That trip to Florida was made after all to close the business deal.
  • If you were lucky enough to have the airline call and explain just how they had re-accommodated you on another flight to return home only to find out it was two days later than originally ticketed, our agents were able to get you back much sooner.
  • Our after-hour emergency number was available on the weekend allowing for the same type changes, processing of refunds, and rescheduling.

Our many resources provide a “peace of mind” to business travelers whether they are our special numbers to make changes quicker; or, the ability to process airline waivers when changes are necessary so you don’t have to stand in line at the airport. We can provide options, for instances, rebooking your desired flight on another airline and processing the refund for your unused ticket. Time is money. For the price of our low service fee—we’ve got you covered!

Travel Management Travel News

Fees, Fees and more Airline Fees

In the beginning we may have been caught off guard by ancillary fees charged by some of the major airlines, Delta, United, Continental, American Airlines and others, but what is happening now? Are we learning to accept them, ignore them or just plain hate them?
According to a study by ProMedia Travel, many corporations are reporting that anywhere from 5% – 15% of their corporate travel budgets have been consumed by airline ancillary fees. What appears to have happened is that many airlines have ‘unbundled’ their fees, but have not lowered airfare. Consumers are okay with paying fees for items or services that add value to their travel experience, however, they are not okay with paying fees for what use to be included in the cost of their airline ticket such as baggage fees. Checking baggage is an essential part of travel and most people feel should be included in the price of the ticket, the quoted price by the airline, which it isn’t.
Several carriers, such as JetBlue and Southwest, are charging additional fees, but these fees are for services that add value while fares remain reasonable and a checked bag is included. This has allowed these airlines to generate revenue while at the same time keeping their customers happy. JetBlue does this by charging additional for seats with extra leg room and their TruBlue program has no blackout dates, you can use points to book any seat on the plane, points don’t expire and change and cancellation fees are reasonable. Though the boarding process with Southwest can be challenging at times, their philosophy is similar, they don’t charge change or cancellation fees and neither airline charges for the first checked bag, and they use this as a very effective advertising tool.  These airlines are actually turning million dollar profits while the major carriers are reporting multi million dollar losses.  When will the major airlines realize that there is something to be learned from JetBlue and Southwest Airlines?
We don’t necessarily need to become a prisoner to ancillary fees. Travel managers can try using the increased cost of doing business with the airlines as a tool during contract negotiations. The Department of Transportation could make a ruling mandating that airlines display what every passenger considers to be part of a reasonable airline ticket, and then allowing us to ‘opt out’ of items like a first check bag.

Travel News

Attention all rental car drivers

Cashless toll roads are becoming a huge problem for car rental companies who in turn are hiring third party collection agencies. These agencies then tack on outrageous fees which show up on a renter’s credit card bill sometimes months later.
For instances on my last trip to Denver I did not sign up for the daily toll road access fee figuring I would not need to travel on E-470 (cashless toll road) which is exactly what happen. What if, however, at the last minute my meeting ended late, there was a horrific accident on I-225 backing up travel for hours; what would I have done? Most likely wanting to get home that evening I would have taken E-470 in order to make my flight and then worried about the fee later. With some rental car companies you have a choice of a daily toll fee of $8.95, or $32.95 a week…OR… by declining a fee and then driving on a cashless toll road receiving fines long after your expense report has been completed, approved, and paid.
In Jeffrey Leib’s article in The Denver Post, Nov 29, 2009, “Cashless E-470 takes toll on rental-car drivers in the form of fines,” he talks about how irritating the problem can be and how one traveler was fined $125 – only $11 being toll fees.
Christopher Elliot on his blog, discusses this same problem, and how charges and fines are also showing up months later for supposed traffic violations,
In other words – BE AWARE!!

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Airline Fees, Alliances and Saving Money

Airline alliances – what is the fuss all about? Besides the ability to earn a free ticket by flying virtually any airline in the world is there really any benefit to knowing which alliance you should belong to? Well, consider this: “How to make consumer-hated airline fees more digestible” was the subject of a three-day meeting earlier this month of the Ancillary Revenue Airline Conference in Huntington Beach (fancy speak for a gathering of airline executives and businesses that serve the industry interested in finding ways to offer coach passengers separate products and services typically offered as part of the ticket price for business and first class passengers). The New York Times estimates that airlines collected $USD 10.25 billion in such fees in 2008 – a staggering 346 per cent increase over 2006. CLEARLY – fees are here to stay and more likely than not will spread to more services offered by airlines.
Understanding airline alliances – who partners with whom and who offers reciprocity – is one way you can avoid paying the fees being levied against the normal traveler these days. OneWorld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance ALL waive ancillary fees for their preferred customers.
To learn more about how to leverage your airline memberships while keeping a little extra money in your pocketbook over the holidays, call Christopherson/Andavo Travel and our trusted travel advisors will be glad to answer your questions.


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Americans May Need Visa To Enter These European Countries

Earlier this month, members of the European Union’s Parliament approved a measure calling for the EU Commission to urge full visa reciprocity. The United States and a few other countries still require citizens of Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Poland and Romania to obtain visas before visiting. If the U.S does not change their policy, visas will soon be required by Americans to enter these countries as well.

Facts about the potential visa reinstatement:

  • This push stems from a two-year warning period to these countries to change their visa policies. The initial warnings went our in April 2014, which expired last year.
  • The other countries warned were Canada, Australia, Brunei and Japan.
  • Australia, Brunei and Japan have since lifted their visa requirements.
  • Canada will lift their requirements by December 2017.
  • These countries asking to change the visa policy were all formerly communist.

Next steps:

  • A two-month deadline has already been established for the EU Commission to act if the U.S. does not change its policies. Though the commissions has said they may not respond until this summer.

What does this mean for business travelers?

  • At this time nothing has changed. We will know more within the next few months.
  • If the U.S. does not change their policy and visa requirements are reintroduced, it would likely be temporary, the EU says.
  • If you travel frequently to Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Poland or Romania, we will keep you posted via the blog.

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Clare 'Tony' Atwood (11 May 1866 – 2 August 1962) was a British painter of portraits, still life, landscapes, interiors and decorative flower subjects. Atwood lived in a ménage à trois with the dramatist Christabel Marshall and the actress, theatre director, producer and costume designer Edith Craig from 1916 until Craig's death in 1947.

Atwood was born in 1866 at Richmond, London, the only daughter of Frederick Atwood, an architect, and his wife, Clara Becker. Named Clara at birth, she later used the form Clare and was also known as Tony. Atwood studied at Westminster School of Art and the Slade School of Fine Art.

Atwood first exhibited at the New English Art Club in 1893, becoming a member in 1912. She held an exhibition of her work at the Carfax Gallery in 1912. In 1917, during World War I, she was commissioned to paint war scenes for the Canadian Government through the Canadian War Memorials Fund. The Fund arranged for Atwood to visit the military camp at Folkestone in Kent to gather ideas for the work. However, Atwood decided instead to paint a scene at one of London's main railway stations where troops were waiting for trains to take them to camps or to the front. During the war, Atwood was also commissioned by the Women's Work Sub-committee of the Imperial War Museum to produce several pieces depicting the activities of the Women's Voluntary Service. The most notable of these, Christmas Day at the London Bridge YMCA Canteen, records the visit of the actress Ellen Terry and Princess Helena Victoria to a YMCA canteen. In 1920 she was commissioned for four more war paintings by the Imperial War Museum.

A lesbian, in 1916 she joined the writer Christabel Marshall and the actress and stage director Edith Craig in a ménage à trois at Tenterden in Kent until Craig's death in 1947, according to Michael Holroyd in his book A Strange Eventful History.  She, Edith Craig and Christabel Marshall were friends with many artists and writers including lesbian novelist Radclyffe Hall. Atwood designed props for several of Edith Craig's productions with the Pioneer Players, including the 16 foot high crucifix for their production of Paul Claudel's The Hostage. Atwood was a member of the Pioneer Players. Atwood occasionally performed at the Barn Theatre at Smallhythe Place in Kent, which was founded by Craig to stage performances in memory of her late mother, the actress Ellen Terry. Atwood acted in the matinée at the Palace Theatre, London on 23 April 1929, held to raise funds for the Ellen Terry Memorial. In July 1932, Atwood decorated the shoe for Craig's production of The Shoe in Tenterden.  After Craig's death, Atwood wrote an essay about Craig.

Atwood suffered a fractured femur, senile myocarditis and heart failure, and died at Kench Hill Nursing Home, Tenterden, Kent, on 2 August 1962. Marshall and Atwood are buried alongside each other at St John the Baptist's Church, Small Hythe. Craig's ashes were supposed to be buried there as well, but at the time of Marshall and Atwood's deaths, the ashes got lost and a memorial was placed in the cemetery instead.

Atwood's paintings are held in collections Tate Collection, the V&A and Imperial War Museum in London, as well as in the Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, Glasgow, Manchester and Liverpool.  She exhibited at the Royal Academy, and in 1940 one of her paintings was purchased by the National Art Gallery of New Zealand.

There is material relating to Atwood held in the Ellen Terry Collection at the V&A Department of Theatre & Performance Archive.

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Lawton Parker studied at Acadamie Julian from 1889-90 and 1896-98, as well as Art Students League in between those years. He also studied in Paris with Whistler and was one of the few American artists who lived and worked near Monet's studio-home in Giverny.

Parker worked en-plein-air, the Impressionistic technique of painting outdoors to capture particular times of day and light changes. His work shows a variety of color when viewed at different angles in relation to the sun. In 1913 he was the first American awarded the coveted gold medal at the Paris Salon.

Parker was seasoned professor, teaching at St. Louis School of Fine Art (1892) and New York Art School (1898-99) before opening his own academy of painting in Paris in 1900.

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Do You See What I See? Art Exhibition Held by Four Graduating Seniors

On view at OpenFloor from April 12 through April 2, Do You See What I See? is an art exhibition featuring work by graduating seniors from the Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design at the University of Michigan.

Isabella Brand, Sophie Linden, Riley Parrish, and Olivia Prado are currently enrolled in an Integrative Project Class, a year-long course designed to allow students to create a project on their own, drawing upon their work at Stamps and in other disciplines and resulting in a final exhibition at the end of the year. When the school’s in-person exhibition was canceled due to COVID-19, Brand, Linden, Parrish, and Prado decided to hold their own exhibition in order to have a live audience see the works in person.

The exhibition will feature each member’s multi-media work including sculptures, paintings, installations, and a book.

The title, Do You See What I See? comes from a shared interest in exploring our own individual perspectives and how that can influence our understanding of reality. We understand that each person possesses a catalog of completely unique experiences that alters the way they see the world around them. By posing the question Do You See What I See?” we are asking our viewers to take a moment to reflect on our artwork in a way that nudges them to let go of their preconceived notions, and see the world through a different lens.

Each of these four artworks address this central theme in their own way.

Isabella Brand creates figurative paintings that verge on the line between 2D and 3D forms. By creating a multi-dimensional work that requires the viewer to physically view the pieces from different positions around the room, Brand is demonstrating the idea that perspective shifts an individual’s perception of reality.

Painter Sophie Linden has created a series of five large paintings depicting detailed studies of the surface of rocks and fossils found on the shores of Lake Michigan. Through this series, Linden wants the viewer to be able to find life in these objects, to take the time to study the small things with abundant curiosity in order to learn there is so much to discover about the world we live in.

Riley Parrish explores their body dysmorphia as a queer individual through installation. They are using soft sculpture and poetry to portray their feeling of disgust towards their breasts. The installation allows the audience to reflect on how it feels to live in a body that does not feel like your own.

Olivia Prado has created a collection of images and text about understanding their Mexican-American identity. Through their poetry, essays, and artwork, they touch on topics such as farming, nationality, colorism, and appropriation. Prado is presenting viewers with an opportunity to understand the Mexican-American identity from a perspective of personal experience.

We want to thank our sponsor Arts at Michigan and our generous donors from GoFundMe. Our exhibition would not have been possible without their support.

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UPDATED: For Culpeper mayor, it's Reaves over Russell

Frank Reaves Jr.’s favorite quote is, “I’m here for the people.”

Reaves made no secret of the fact that his decision to run for Culpeper mayor in this year’s general election was rooted in his desire to end the sociopolitical divisiveness that’s recently sprung up in the town.

Now, he’s going to have the opportunity to do just that.

Reaves, an independent, defeated Republican Jon Russell on Tuesday night to become Culpeper’s new mayor, finishing with an unofficial 2,746 votes (53.40 percent) to Russell’s 2,367 (46.03 percent). That partial tally is with six of seven precincts reporting as of late Tuesday night.

The 69-year-old Reaves, a lifelong Culpeper resident and retired law-enforcement officer who has served on the Town Council for the past 11 years, will take over in January from Mayor Michael Olinger, who has held the post since 2014.

“My main objective is to try and bring everyone together, and work real closely with the council and with the citizens of Culpeper. We’re going to make this town No. 1,” Reaves said in a brief interview Tuesday night at Grass Rootes restaurant, where his supporters gathered to watch the election returns come in. “Everybody’s got to pull together. Everybody’s not going to agree on everything, but we’ll work it out.

“We’re going to have a real good council. We’re going to work together,” he added. “If we have problems, we’re going to take care of it right there. There’s not going to be going on Facebook and talking about each other. That’s not what I want. We’ve got to make an example for these kids growing up, because somebody they’ll be taking our place.

Reaves also expressed thanks to his supporters and campaign contributors.

Earlier, as Culpeper results were updated, precinct by precinct, on the State Board of Elections website, the mood at Reaves backers’ gathering place grew increasingly upbeat. Town Council members Jamie Clancey and Meaghan Taylor were among the several dozen people who crowded into Grass Rootes on East Davis Street to monitor the returns.

Briefly, after Russell conceded, Reaves left the restaurant to visit Culpeper Media Network’s Main Street studio and appear live with co-hosts Jon Krawchuk and Donnie Johnston to discuss the election results.

He returned to cheers, hugs and congratulations from the jubilant crowd, which included his wife, Sandra; son Frank Jr.; daughter-in-law, Michelle Gray-Reaves; and granddaughter, Ashton.

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On election night, Culpeper County Republican Committee Marshall Keene assessed the results.

“With mayor, I think there were two great candidates,” Keene said in an interview. “There was a clear distinction as far as the direction one wanted to go with the council versus the other. Frank is well-liked in the community, he’s been around here for a while. I think Frank’s in a position now where he’ll be able to really listen to all the constituents.

“I have the utmost faith that Frank’s going to do well. I wish him well,” he added.

Earlier this fall, Reaves told the Star-Exponent of his main objective should he be elected.

“My main objective is to bring this town back together because right now we’re shifting in the wrong direction,” he said.

Reaves added that a politician’s primary responsibility is to “take care of the people, not each other.”

Russell, 45, expressed disappointment just before 8 p.m. Tuesday after learning the election results during a small party at his home. He won three of the four precincts, topping Reaves in West Fairfax, East Fairfax and South Ridge and narrowly losing in Willow Shade. But Reaves’ 860-579 advantage in absentee voting more than made up for that.

“We won today, but early voting is where the race was won,” Russell said. “That’s the nature of the beast in today’s climate, though. [Reaves] outworked us, cleaned up on early voting and that was that.”

Russell, who’s served on the Town Council for the last eight years and held local office in Washington state, said he’s open to whatever comes next, but will be content to spend more time with his family.

“I gave this race to God from the beginning,” he said. “I trust that he has something else in store for me, but also, my children have never known me as anything other than an elected official. I’d like to have more time with them as a dad.”

Reaves and Russell both spoke of their wish to create more affordable housing, as well as various forms of tax relief, in the lead-up to the election.

Reaves said housing costs are driving young people away from Culpeper. Russell was focused more on permanent, affordable housing for seniors and those without permanent housing in the town.

Reaves also said he hopes to boost morale by lowering taxes and providing better pay for town employees.

Star-Exponent staff writer Clint Schemmer contributed to this report.

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      5 Flavorful Grilled Desserts

      When you think of grilling, what comes to your mind? We imagine family gatherings, backyard parties, and appetizing cuisine. Naturally, what really brings everyone together is the food! While grilling season is still in motion, we want you to utilize your grill to the fullest. This summer staple isn't just for burgers and hot dogs. Create entertaining and exquisite desserts right on your backyard burner! Here are some fantastic sweets that are sure to leave your family and guests raving.

      Grilled Blackberry Brioche Bread Pudding

      Blackberry Bread PuddingSweet serving of Blackberry Brioche Bread Pudding baked on the grill. Source: All Recipes

      If you want to go the extra mile, this is a delicious treat to make on your grill. This decedent dessert will impress your family and friends every time. Add a scoop of ice cream to really top it off!

      • 1 cup milk
      • 2 eggs
      • 1/2 cup white sugar
      • 1 tsp vanilla extract
      • 1/2 tsp sea salt
      • 12 oz brioche bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
      • 1 pint blackberries, halved
      •  oz cream cheese, chilled and diced
      • aluminum foil

      1. Preheat your outdoor grill for medium-high heat, approximately 375° F (190° C)
      2. Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together in a large bowl. Fold in bread cubes, blackberries, and cream cheese. Set aside until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
      3. Place a layer of heavy duty aluminum foil or 2 layers of regular aluminum foil on a flat surface. Brush aluminum foil with melted butter.
      4. Arrange bread mixture in the center of the aluminum foil. Bring short ends together; fold over twice to seal. Bring sides in, leaving room for steam to form; fold over twice to seal.
      5. Grill over indirect heat until bread pudding is puffed, liquid is absorbed, and edges are toasty, about 35 minutes.
      6. Remove package from the grill; open carefully using tongs or mitts. Cool for 10 minutes.

      Grilled Fruit Skewers with Spicy Maple Cumin Glaze

      Skewered fruit from the grill with maple cumin glaze. Source: Family Circle

      If you like to keep things light, try these fruit-kabobs coated with a divine sweet and savory sauce. This is a quick and easy treat that will leave you satisfied, not stuffed.

      • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
      • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
      • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
      • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
      • 4 cups fruit (such as peach, pineapple and/or banana) chunks

      1. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat. Soak 4 to 6 bamboo skewers in a bowl of water and set aside.
      2. Combine maple syrup, cumin, cinnamon, and pepper in a medium bowl and mix well. Add fruit and toss gently to coat with glaze. Cover and refrigerate.
      3. Thread fruit on soaked skewers, alternating each fruit type. Place skewers on grill and cook directly over medium-high heat for 1 1/2 minutes on each side, or until browned and caramelized. Serve warm.

      Grilled S’more Pizza with Snickerdoodle Crust

      Slice of Grilled S'mores Pizza with Snickerdoodle Crust. Source: The Cookie Rookie

      What's a cookout without s'mores? We found a twist on this classic outdoor dessert that will have your mouth watering. Your sweet tooth is sure to be pleased with these slices of pure bliss.

      • 1 package (roughly 17 oz) refrigerated Snickerdoodle cookie dough (or your favorite recipe)
      • oz of your favorite salted caramel sauce
      • 2 cups mini marshmallows
      • 1 cup large milk chocolate chips

      1. Spray a grill pan with nonstick spray and heat your grill or pizza oven to around 325°-350° F (165°-177° C)
      2. Roll out the dough into a disc and place on grill pan.
      3. Let it bake for around 20 minutes, watching carefully.
      4. When the top of the cookie is firm enough, spread on the caramel sauce and evenly distribute over the cookie. Cover the sauce with marshmallows and chocolate and allow to grill for about 5 more minutes.
      5. Take off the heat and allow to cool for at least 5-10 minutes. The cookie should continue to cook on the grill pan.
      6. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

      Bloomin' Grilled Apples

      Plate of Bloomin' Grilled Apples topped with a sweet sauce and vanilla ice cream. Source: The Gunny Sack

      If you're looking for something not only fun to make but also totally scrumptiousthis dessert will blow you away. The best part is that you can make this in the backyard on the grill or over the fire while camping!

      • 2 small baking apples
      • 4 tbsp maple cream caramel sauce divided
      • 6 tsp chopped pecans divided
      • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream

      1. Cut off the top fourth of the apples and scoop out the core.
      2. Use a thin knife to make a deep, circular cut around the center of the apple.
      3. Turn the apple over and make narrow cuts all the way around the applebut not cutting through the base.
      4. Fill the center of the apples with the maple caramel sauce and chopped pecans (about one tbsp of maple cream sauce and two tsp of chopped pecans for each apple).
      5. Wrap the stuffed apples with heavy duty foil and grill over medium heat for 30 minutes, with the grill lid closed.
      6. Unwrap the maple pecan blooming grilled apple and use tongs to set it on a plate. If you are “roughing it”, you could shape a foil bowl while unwrapping the dessert and eat the bloomin’ grilled apples right out of it.
      7. Top the finished apples with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
      8. Drizzle with one tsp of warm maple pecan sauce and sprinkle with a tsp of chopped pecans.

      Grilled Pineapple Foster

      Vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel sauce atop a slice of grilled pineapple. Source: Gimme Some Oven

      We saved the most delightful masterpiece for lastThe luscious vanilla ice cream and caramel mixture cascading down a sweet and tart grilled pineapple slice will make you want to grill all year long.

      • 1/2 cup dark rum
      • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
      • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for dusting)
      • 1 pineapple, cored and cut into about 6-8 rings (choose desired thickness)
      • cooking spray
      • favorite vanilla ice cream

      1. In a small bowl, mix together rum, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Then in dish or container, lay out the pineapple rings and pour the rum mixture over them. Toss to coat, then let soak for at least 15 minutes, flipping the pineapple midway through.
      2. When you are ready to cook the pineapple, strain out the extra rum sauce from the pan of pineapple, and transfer it to a small saucepan.
      3. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 6-8 minutes, or until reduced by half and has a thick consistency. Set aside.
      4. While the sauce is cooking, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Lightly grease the pan with cooking spray.
      5. Add pineapple slices in an even layer (you may need to do this in multiple batches) and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and grill marks appear. Transfer to serving plate and set aside. Repeat with remaining pineapple.
      6. Top each pineapple ring with a scoop of ice cream and drizzle with rum sauce. (If desired, you can also lightly dust the pineapple with some extra cinnamon.) Serve immediately.

      We really hope you adore these recipes and love one enough to pass it on for years to come. It's truly remarkable how much you can prepare with one grill. With all of today's advancements, we're able to customize our grill space however we please. Add-ons like fryers, blenderscoolers, and sinks make outdoor cooking much more convenient.

      Feel free to browse the rest of our informative blogs and check out tons of our amazing grills and accessories to make your backyard experience even greater. For any inquiries or suggestions on which grill and cooking accessories will be best for your needs, contact customer service by phone (866) 578-8538, email us by filling out this simple form, or live chat with us any time on our site. Bon appetit!

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How to manage your employees remotely

A well-developed large organization has many branches scattered in a different location. In such cases, the employees are working away from the direct supervision of the head managers. The managers are not able to assist and guide the employees directly which often lead to miscommunications and delay in work.

Also, if we look at the current scenario, this has led the employees to work away from the supervisor or the manager. Working away from the managers is a huge task and involves many difficulties and hurdles in the way. Although the managers and employees are connected over the calls, messages, emails and video conferences, still there are some chances of communication gap.

Many employees and managers may sense of feeling of frustration because the goals and the objectives to be achieved does not match. They work for different aspects which lead to issues and conflicts. So to make sure everything is clear, defined and streamlined, clearing of the goals and objectives is very much important. Here the managers need to be patient and friendly to some extent so that the employee does not feel burdened and stressed. Always try to create a healthy and happy environment to get productive results. Motivating them and clearing the goals specifically is very much important for the managers. At the same time, it is important for the employees to be responsive and dedicated to their targets. To achieve a common goal, it is important for them to work all together and disburse the high-stress environment. This will help the remote workers to perform and give the desired productive results.

Following are some of the points which will help the managers to effectively manage the employees remotely:

  • Set expectations early and often- When starting with the project and allotting the duties as per the capabilities of the managers, it is important for them to clearly define the expectations in the very beginning. This will help the employees to know what their managers are looking from them. This will help the employees to create their own mindset and they will start working on it from the beginning. But make sure that the managers are allotting the duties to those who are actually capable of doing.
  • Be organized and flexible- A concrete plan is a must but when working with the remote employees, the managers need to be bit flexible. He/she should give flexible hours to an extent to the employees as sometimes one can face lots of difficulties in understanding the task. But this does not mean that the employees have the freedom to work according to his/her comfort.
  • Avoid lengthy meetings- Lengthy meeting can create boredom and stress. When lots of things are discussed in a single meeting, this will put pressure on the employees. So better is to have small virtual talks and allotting them task step-by-step.
  • Track your worker’s progress- As a manager, it is important for one to pay attention to the employees working chart. Looking at one’s performance and speed is very important. Also, take notice that whether the performance graph is going upward or downward. Appreciate them if they are performing well and ask them the reason if they are not doing well. Help them if they are facing any kind of problem in understanding their duties or related things. It is important to calmly deal with them as you aren’t aware of their personal reasons.
  • Emphasize communication- It is important for the managers to be in direct contact with the employees. Regular communication will induce them to follow their work schedules and meet their deadlines. As a manager, keep asking them about their status and ask them if they are facing any problem. This will put a little stress on them which is necessary for the completion of the assigned tasks. For effective communication, the managers can directly ask the employees how they want to be managed while working remotely. This will make them feel valued and worthy.
  • Do not forget to listen- Listening to your employee’s queries and reasons for delay submissions is important. To create a healthy and productive environment the managers should listen to them and try to solve their problems, if in their hands. An efficient manager is one who listens, communicates, inquires about workload and is responsive. Listen to them and don’t always say their reasons an excuse. Try to understand their point of view and try to resolve it.
  • Be available and connect with them- Many workers or employees feel out of the way and confused in this new work reality. Do not burden them with the workload and make them feel like machines. It is important for the manager to be available to solve their problems and take their feedback for improvement. Try to build a connection with your work team as this has always helped in creating a positive and trustworthy environment. Make your employees believe that they can count on you and talk to you anytime they want.
  • Share achievements- When an employee perform well or achieve any target, the manager should share it with the whole team at the end of the meeting or in the group chat. This will motivate them to do well and motivate other employees as well. This will create a push effect for the employees to outshine in the team.

So above are some of the points through which the managers can handle a team of remote workers effectively. Creating a trustworthy environment will make them achieve their deadlines on time. Also, a manager who communicates clearly and specifically clear the goals and job of the employee will help them to do well.

Also, measuring their performance is important so here ‘Mettl’ can help the managers to do remote work assessment, identify the potential employee and build a virtual assessment center with the help of the technology. ‘Mettl’ understands that managing remote workers can be tough so it helps the managers to create a virtual workplace that mimics the in-office experience. It also provides the best psychometric tests for recruitment to select the best employees to work remotely.

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A 3D-printed YouTube icon is seen in front of a displayed YouTube logo in this illustration taken October 25, 2017. |

The highest-paid earner on YouTube isn’t old enough to get a driver’s license. He’s nine. His name is Ryan, and his channel made 26-million dollars last year. In fact, two of the top three global earners on YouTube last year are under 10 years old. The third-highest earner was a six-year-old Russian girl, who brought in 18-million dollars.

Recently, lawmakers in France passed a bill that contained similar labor protections for child social media as for child actors and models. While protecting kids is always laudable, it feels a bit strange calling this new law a “win.”

Several months ago in a BreakPoint commentary, we discussed a teenage pop music star named Billie Eilish, who swept the 2020 Grammy Awards. Our concerns about how Eilish has been exploited to make money apply here, too. When childhoods are directed toward building media empires, young YouTube stars and elementary-aged social media influencers earn money by broadcasting their lives online and charging money for ad placement, all of this enabled, of course, by their parents and our society.

An especially weird but largely unquestioned societal norm is revealed by all of this. Our culture idolizes agency, justifying most anything by the capacity to act according to one’s will. All of our postmodern moral claims about sexuality hinge on agency. If an encounter was consensual, it was ok. If a baby is wanted, then it’s a baby. If couple wants to stay married, they should. If they don’t, they shouldn’t. No other questions need to be asked.

However, does anyone actually believe a six-year-old girl who thinks she’s just playing at the park with her dad but who’s actually being broadcast to millions of subscribers online has agency? Is it even possible for her to realize she’s the star of a kindergarten version of “The Truman Show?”

Of course not. Kids have no concept of the dangers that kind of publicity, not to mention money, can pose for her personal or relational well-being. We only need check in on Corey Feldman and Britney Spears to see what should be obvious. The people meant to protect them aren’t French lawmakers concerned about their “workload,” as noble as that intention is. The people meant to protect them are their parents.

Still, the problem created is two-pronged. On the other side of the camera pointed directly in the faces of celebrity kids are other kids who are obsessively consuming their content and sold on a wrong idea of what life ultimately is all about.

Even more, a new Netflix documentary reveals just how much the success of social media companies hinges on our loss of agency. In “The Social Dilemma,” a handful of Silicon Valley engineers and former social media executives describe how successfully algorithms keep users on their sites for as long as possible. The five videos that pop up in “Up Next!” column on YouTube are generated by an algorithm built by people who are trained in human psychology and determine what will interest you. The next video plays automatically. Intending to watch just one, we watch dozens.

While algorithms custom sell videos, artificial intelligence can create them. Writing in Medium, James Bridle describes the infiltration of bot-created videos for kids on YouTube. Bots determine what videos kids are watching, and then create mash-ups of images, songs, and buzzword hashtags to keep them watching.

No amount of gatekeepers or regulators can keep out those with nefarious intent, including those who create videos of lovable cartoon characters doing horrifying things. The New York Times covered this dangerous phenomenon a few years ago in a piece with the headline “On YouTube Kids, Startling Videos Slip Past Filters.” One tampered-with video featuring kids’ cartoon character Peppa Pig being literally tortured by her dentist showed up on YouTube’s front page when users typed in a few basic search terms. YouTube, thankfully, found out and removed it.

At the very least, parents must diligently monitor what their kids watch online. However, we must also diligently push back on those parts of our digital culture that go largely unquestioned. Culture is most powerful, not where it is the loudest, but in what it normalizes: screen time, worldview messages, the inept concept of consent, and, yes, child celebrityism.

Children bear the image of God. They exist because He loves them, not so they can fulfill the desires of their parents or internet consumers. No French law or regulatory board at YouTube headquarters can replace a parent who simply pays attention. Let’s be one of those.

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From BreakPoint. Reprinted with the permission of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or distributed without the express written permission the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. "BreakPoint®" and "The Colson Center for Christian Worldview®" are registered trademarks of The Colson Center for Christian Worldview.

John Stonestreet is the President of the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and co-host with Eric Metaxas of Breakpoint, the Christian worldview radio program founded by the late Chuck Colson. He is co-author of A Practical Guide to Culture, A Student's Guide to Culture and Restoring All Things.

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