According to a recent Bloomberg report, middle managers, defined as non-executives who oversee employees, make up almost a third of terminations, up from 20% in 2018. In January, UPS said it would save more than $1 billion by slashing 12,000 manager jobs. Citigroup aims to eliminate 20,000 roles over the next several years. These are just…
This week is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week which is meant to bring awareness about addiction and share resources to address substance abuse. But instead of focusing on why people drink, we decided to focus on why people CARE SO MUCH about people who DON’T drink. Our morning show counselor, Julius Dudics, peeled back…
Stamford is receiving 17-million-dollars from the federal government for a new pedestrian corridor along the Mill River. The funds will be used to fill the last gap in the Mill River Greenway network. What is this network? What will the funding specifically go towards? Why does it matter to Stamford residents and visitors? And if…
A new piece of legislation would better protect tow truck drivers in Connecticut. Dozens of tow truck drivers are killed every year because drivers don’t slow down and move over when a truck is pulled off on the side of a highway. Salena Khan, founder of Life on the Line Co., is pushing for a…
Hartford is working to combat crime with several proposals. One of those proposed measures includes armed neighborhood watch groups. In fact, one group rolled out for a shift this past weekend for the first time. Meanwhile, The Hartford City Council is considering a compromised resolution that would bring UNARMED neighborhood block watches to reduce crime.…
This is a very religious time of year. For example, Muslims began Ramadan on March 11th, Jews will celebrate Purim on March 23rd and Christians enter Holy Week Sunday March 24th. For Americans who take time off for religious reasons, how do employers handle the holidays and religious accommodations? We got perspective and advice from Mike…
As you know, during the legislative session there are hundreds of bills being debated in Hartford. And one bill seems to tackle elections in the state. House Bill 5498 reportedly tackles surveillance at absentee ballot dropboxes, modifications to absentee ballot data and even absentee ballot reforms. However, we were alerted to a controversial section of…
On Saturday, March 16th, the Greater Bridgeport Symphony is highlighting a powerful member of the instrumental ensemble: the flute. Find out the details for this upcoming show at The Klein in Bridgeport from Maestro Eduardo Leandro and Executive Director, Phyllis Cortese. For more information: https://gbs.org/ IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
March is Save Your Vision Month, meant to bring awareness to screen exposure but also the need for regular eye exams. We talked to Dr. Scott Spector of Spector Eye Care in Norwalk about this. He gave his recommendation for when to start screening, how often you need exams and what to look out for…
One in every six women in Connecticut was at one time a Girl Scout and now, the premiere organization for girls is turning 112 years young! The non-profit’s milestone also coincides with National Girl Scout Week. Diana Mahoney, Chief Executive Officer at Girl Scouts of Connecticut, shared how the organization has evolved over the years,…