With unemployment rates at record levels, temporary agencies are busier than ever. I had the pleasure of speaking with Aliya Purtee who is the branch manager at Patrick Staffing, a temporary staffing agency. She not only helps people get placed in jobs
Math at Work Monday: Sarah the Recycling Truck Driver
You probably see your recycling truck driver every week and yet never think about the ins and outs of their job. Sarah Penrod is one of those faithful people who picks up your recyclable goods on a regular basis so that
Math for Writers Virtual Book Tour, Day 2
Today, thanks to Jennifer Lawler, you’ll get a sneak peek inside Math for Writers, with an excerpt about self-publishing. From Jennifer: My buddy Laura Laing is kindly allowing me to run this excerpt from her book for writers:Math for Writers: Tell a
Math at Work Monday: Michelle Matlock the Physician Assistant
Math is important in many careers, but one of the most critical is in the field of medicine. For example, it’s very important for medicine to be dosed in correct amounts. I’m thankful that Michelle knows her math since she
Is This Conference Worth It?
The right writer’s or business conference can be a boon to inspiration and the bottom line. No matter the cost or time commitment, a conference can be an invaluable investment. But most of us can’t afford to go to all of them
Math at Work Monday: Rick Scherer the Certified Medical Dosimetrist
In today’s world, we’ve all unfortunately been touched by cancer in one way or another. We may have stood beside a loved one as they battled the disease, or we may have experienced it first-hand. Rick at First Dayton Cyberknife encounters cancer
Hey, Does This Place Look Different?
If you’re used to a completely different Math for Grownups website, hold up. You’re not in the wrong place. For the last two months (or more?), I’ve been working on a redesign of the site. I wanted something fun, punchy
Math at Work Monday: Tim Lane the Real Estate Appraiser
Real estate appraisers: whether you love them or hate them, they’re a necessity. Sometimes we may disagree with their figures, but as Tim Lane shows us, the facts are the facts. And how does Tim get to those facts? Math
Math at Work Monday: Kathy, manufacturing company president
Can you imagine being the president of a twenty person manufacturing company–without math? Meet Kathy Keel, president of BSF, Inc. and let me tell you, she has to know her math. In her position, she must keep an eye on profitability,
Wouldn’t It Be Great If…?
I think Marie Forleo is hilarious and smart and engaging. She’s also built a very successful entrepreneur coaching business in a very short period of time. So when she talks about goal-setting, I tend to listen. (If you don’t know who Marie
Happy Valentines Day!
I couldn’t resist sharing this happy little math gif. Mathematically speaking, it makes no sense, but it’s still sweet. Happy Valentines Day!
Spreadsheets 101: Troubleshooting
This is the third post in a series about spreadsheets, called Spreadsheets 101. Click if you missed the first (Spreadsheets are Powerful. Here’s How) or second (How to Use Formulas) post. Mistakes happen. But boy they can be frustrating, especially if