• Keep a journal. Spend a few minutes every day or so writing down your thoughts, feelings, dreams, and ambitions—not your daily schedule or your upcoming appointments. Let your mind wander; free-associate a little. You may be surprised at the ideas you generate.

• Read more. Vary your reading habits and explore different topics. If you usually read novels, try a biography. If you read only history, try a book on modern-day science. You’ll exercise your mind, and maybe find new connections between ideas.

• Learn something new. Take a class in something unrelated to your job or your usual hobbies—art, auto mechanics, philosophy, etc. Mastering new skills can refresh your outlook on life.

• Meet new people. Make a positive effort to make new friends this year (or professional contacts). Look for gatherings of people whose interests match yours, and network. The more people you know, the better equipped you are to learn and grow.

• Create something for the heck of it. Paint a picture, write a poem, or start a garden—not because you’ll get paid for it, but because you want to. You’ll find satisfaction in achieving personal goals and motiva­tion to keep trying new things.

• Volunteer. Find a cause you support, and offer your time and service. You’ll meet new people and enjoy the feeling of helping out with an important cause.

Based on reader’s vote, predominantly comprised of members of Omaha’s business community, B2B Magazine awards the “Best of” in several categories, including professional services, business services, financial services, building services and travel & event planning.

B2B Magazine is Greater Omaha’s premiere business publication, featuring the latest business developments as well as features on Omaha’s most prominent business leaders.

Over the last several months, C&A has also been named among Omaha’s Best Places to Work by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Baird Holm.

AurStaff Account Managers Michael Barnes (left) and Kevin Browne (right) pose with AurStaff Employee of the Year Frank F. at the 2010 Employee of the Year Awards Ceremony.

The AurStaff awards dinner is held during National Staffing Employee week, this year held September 18 – 24, which is a time to recognize the hard work of the 2.66 million people employed by staffing companies through out the US on any given day. At the AurStaff awards dinner we give thanks to our contract employees and recognize the achievements of one employee who stands out from the rest. We are excited to award Frank for his accomplishments this year.

Here is just a little bit about Frank:
Frank has been a dedicated, loyal, hard working, high energy partner for Aurstaff the past five years.  He comes to work with a smile and looks to make everyone have a brighter day! Frank has received many praises from various employers who say that he is a delight to work with and that he is willing to work in any environment, has a positive attitude that reflects to his coworkers, has a consistent work ethic, and cares about what he does while being conscious of his surrounding. Aurstaff would like to thank Frank for his energy and enthusiasm and for everything he does for AurStaff!

• Know the hazards. Different workspaces have different hazards. Make sure you know where the danger zones are—from cords that run across the office floor to other objects you could trip over.

• Use shock-absorbing insoles. This is especially important if you do a lot of walking or standing on hard floors at work.

• Wear the right shoes. When it comes to feet, choose comfort over fashion. Safe shoes have an inner side that’s straight from the heel to the end of the big toe. They should grip the heel firmly, allow you to move your toes, and have a low, wide-based heel.

• Buy with care. At the store, measure both your feet, as they’re frequently different sizes. Get shoes that fit the larger foot. Try on and buy shoes late in the afternoon when your feet will be their largest, especially if you’ve stood on or walked on them throughout the day. And buy a shoe that really fits—don’t assume a tight shoe will stretch in time.