National OnDemand partners with Salvation Army, Second Harvest Food Bank to help feed the hungry
BURLINGTON, N.C. – A team from National OnDemand teamed up with the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Salvation Army...
Planning for a ‘Broadband Breakthrough,’ Rural Illinois Counties Prepare
When Peggy Braffet and her husband opened their pick-your-own blueberry orchard in 1995 in the rural village of Carlock, Illinois,...
How Much Money Can Broadband Bring a Rural Community? By Some Estimates, Millions.
As the federal government distributes $42.5 billion to expand broadband internet access across America and its territories, some local leaders...
Mental Health Minute: Breathing 101
Breathing is something you do all the time, often with little or no thought. Even during times of stress, your...
Live Well, Work Well: 3 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. In...
Safety First: Are You a Safety ‘Fanantic?’
February is the month that the Super Bowl takes place. Some sports fans go over the top to root for...
January Photo of the Month Contest
Phil Singleton’s persistency has finally paid off! After submitting photos every month in 2023, our man Phil picks up the...
Aerial Lineman: Masters and Guardians of Telecommunications and the Grid – Part I
When you first hear the term “aerial lineman,” it is easy to only think about those people who scale power...
Evers, Baldwin announce $140 million in federal money to be used for expanding internet access
Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced the U.S. Department of Treasury approved the use of $140 million...
Mental Health Minute: Benefits of clean, organized space
If you’re struggling with seasonal affective disorder, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues, keeping your home tidy and organized...
Live Well, Work Well: How to Make—and Keep—Your New Year’s Resolution
As a new year begins, you may be reflecting on the past year. This introspection is a significant first step...
Culture Corner: 6 Steps to Living Outside Your Comfort Zone
At Lead to Inspire, our passion comes from pushing individuals out of their comfort zone and watching them grow and...
Safety First: Slips, Trips and Falls
Welcome to 2024! Slips, trips, and falls are frequent causes of incidents on and off the job. According to OSHA,...
Hotel Safety Tips
When booking your room at the hotel, consider the following: IF THE FIRE ALARM SOUNDS We want all Guests to...
December Photo of the Month
Joshua Mauldin, FOM under Johnny Portwood, submitted the photo below and was awarded the December Photo of the Month prize...
Telecommunications Technician: Officially Recognized by Dept. of Labor
The Fiber Optic Association (FOA) announced that it received confirmation from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Every state is about to dole out federal funding for broadband internet – not every state is ready for the task
When the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed in late 2021, it included US$42.5 billion for broadband internet access...
Mental Health Minute
Healthy Habits That Can Lower Your Risk of Depression A recent international study published in the Nature Mental Health journal...
Live Well, Work Well
Managing Financial Stress During the Holidays If the holiday shopping season stresses you out, you’re not alone. Research by financial...
Benefits Breakdown
Employee Financial Wellness Programs A lack of financial knowledge can hold anyone back. When left with few reliable financial resources,...
November Photo of the Month
Congrats to Richard Nazario for winning $50 for sending in this work photo from the dropbox link listed below. Pictured...
December Safety For A Safer Holiday Season
As we enter the holiday season and start getting in the Christmas mood, it’s crucial to consider how everyone might...
Culture Corner: We Over Me … Building Team
When you walk out the door after work each day, how do you gauge success? Is it projects completed, quotas...
National OnDemand set to deliver free livestream of Burlington, N.C. Christmas Parade
BURLINGTON, N.C. – National OnDemand announced today that it plans to offer a free online stream of the annual Burlington,...
November is American Diabetes Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 37 million American adults have diabetes, and 1 in...
Culture Corner: It’s a Team Event
We’ve all complained at one time or another about something at work, whether it’s the people, the processes or even...
November Safety News: Fall is upon us
It’s difficult to believe that it’s November already; hot days and warm nights have given way to cool, windy days...
Daylight Saving Time’s Impact on the Brain
Most of the United States alternates between standard and daylight saving time (DST) every year so people can enjoy the...
October Photo of the Month
Congrats to Joseph Brightwell for winning $50 for sending in this work photo from the dropbox link listed below. Next...
Embracing Fall Weather: 18 Ways To Stay Safe While Working Outside
Autumn, with its vibrant foliage and crisp air, brings a refreshing change of scenery for outdoor workers. However, the shift...
