Guest Blog

  If ever there was a reason for voters to wake up and get to the polls this October, this is it. Hardworking Louisiana citizens are losing jobs, people are fleeing the state, and economic growth continues to lag behind…

  For decades, employers and educational institutions have issued rules banning dreadlocks and cornrows. Although these rules were often facially race-neutral, they had a disproportionate impact on African-Americans and other diverse persons. Additional "unwritten rules" also imposed pressure on African-Americans…

  I keep hearing the buzz word that people are “woke,” but employers really need to wake up and figure out that by just saying you want to be more diverse, or because you hired “that one woman supervisor,” that…

  Most of us, about 94 percent, want to grow old gracefully and safely in our own home. That is the definition of “aging in place” — making the decision to stay in the residence of your choosing for as…

  Many local businesses (restaurants, stores, etc.) must close during a severe storm or hurricane, but thanks to technology many can remain open or operate remotely. For a business equipped to operate during storms, saying that you’re open can be…

  Hurricane season is upon us, and for seniors and caregivers, this can be a particularly stressful time as we wonder how best to handle a potential storm. I have been in the senior care business for close to 30…

People do stupid things on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter when their fingers move faster than their brain and they hastily hit send. For this reason, companies, as well as nonprofits, need established social media policies…

Mardi Gras may be the highlight of New Orleans’ festive calendar, but there’s no reason you can’t venture beyond the parades and get the most out of your trip to the city. Doing a bit of homework before you arrive…