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Internal value is about how much you value yourself. From woman's perspective, how can you value her, if you don't value yourself? How would you value the partnership your share, or the family you build together, if your don't have a strong foundation of understanding your own worth?
By Rafaela's Raysabout a year ago in Men
The Barber Trials
In efforts to take charge of my presentation, I took time away from barbers with the ambition to become a little more skilled with a pair of clippers. A year and 30 haircuts later, I never thought that getting back in a barber's chair would be such an eye-opening experience. The search for a dependable professional left me with enough mental notes to compile into a concrete body of reliable wisdom.
By JeRon Bakerabout a year ago in Men
P.S. I Loved You
P.S., I loved you. Mum passed away from cancer when I was 17. Dad was 53. For the next five years or so, Dad and I learned to rely on one another and relate to each other as we never had before. The relationship as father and son that I'd always wanted with him became reality for the first time, and I loved it. In many ways, he became my closest friend. However, I was too immature to comprehend the loneliness growing in his heart. After all, I was 1,200 miles away at college most of the time. He was still very much a man ready for love, and just as I prepared to graduate from my undergrad program and move home, he was preparing to remarry. In my shortsightedness and his dislike of confrontation, neither of us acknowledged the obvious: His new wife wouldn't want me living there. It got ugly quickly, and my close relationship with Dad soured, almost to the point of utter dissolution.
By Mack D. Amesabout a year ago in Men
89 Laps Around The Sun. Top Story - June 2023.
My father's size ten shoes were "big shoes to fill" is an understatement when I reflect on his impact on my life. His eighty-nine years of life and fifty-nine years of personal influence on me have required me to examine my childhood perceptions versus reality. It took years to reconcile the difference as I matured into a man and a father. Harold Wade remains my Superman, North Star, and hero as I plod forward into the future across the ground he has already tread. His race through life, eighty-nine laps around the sun, impacted mine with invaluable lessons.
By J. S. Wadeabout a year ago in Men
Bound by Pages: An Unlikely Friendship Through Literature. Content Warning.
The sun shone brightly over the small coastal town of Sandbourne as its residents went about their daily routines. Among them was Amelia, a vibrant and energetic young woman who had recently moved to the town to escape the fast-paced life of the city. Amelia had always been adventurous and eager to explore new places, and Sandbourne seemed like the perfect escape.
By ADITYA SALVEabout a year ago in Men
Unlocking Potential: How Salary Appraisal Drives Employee Engagement and Retention. Content Warning.
Summary: Salary appraisal serves as a powerful tool in driving employee engagement and retention within organizations. By recognizing and valuing employee contributions, it goes beyond financial compensation, unlocking their potential and motivating them to perform at their best. Through fair and transparent salary appraisal processes, employees feel acknowledged and appreciated, leading to a sense of worth and pride in their work. This recognition acts as a motivator, fueling their commitment and driving higher levels of performance. Salary appraisal also aligns individual goals with organizational objectives, providing clarity of purpose and focus. It creates development and growth opportunities, demonstrating the organization's investment in employee success. This, in turn, fosters loyalty and reduces turnover rates. Moreover, salary appraisal contributes to a positive work culture by building trust, boosting morale, and promoting collaboration. Overall, organizations that prioritize effective salary appraisal practices benefit from increased employee engagement, improved retention rates, and a more productive workforce. By unlocking employee potential through fair and transparent salary appraisal, organizations create an environment where both employees and the organization thrive.
By Mohamed Azharudeenabout a year ago in Men
Fair and Transparent: The Role of Salary Appraisal in Ensuring Equitable Compensation. Content Warning.
The title "Fair and Transparent: The Role of Salary Appraisal in Ensuring Equitable Compensation" focuses on the importance of salary appraisal in promoting fairness and transparency within an organization's compensation practices. It suggests that the essay will explore how salary appraisal processes contribute to creating a work environment where employees are compensated fairly based on their contributions and performance. This title sets the stage for discussing the various aspects of salary appraisal, such as performance evaluation, objective criteria, and the role of clear communication in ensuring equitable compensation practices.
By Mohamed Azharudeenabout a year ago in Men
Finding My Own Way
If you've followed my writing on Vocal, you may have read a story about my father I published a little over a year ago. On rereading that story, I decided that it wasn't exactly what I wanted to say for this new challenge. It does say a lot and I'll link to it at the bottom of this story, but please, don't jump to read it now.
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Men