by Dennis Beaver | business, consumer, language, management, restaurant
January 24, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver We’ve all seen news stories where giant swarms of locusts descend on farmers’ fields and within minutes decimate their crops. But, did you know there is a human version? That’s right, human “locusts” devouring plate after plate,...
by Dennis Beaver | homeowner's insurance, insurance, insurance claim, mediation, property damage, public adjuster
January 16, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver “Filing your insurance claim after a wildfire is emotionally draining and should be done sooner rather than later to ensure your place in line is held,” says Los Angeles-based Karl Susman, an insurance broker for over 30 years. He...
by Dennis Beaver | conflict, financial, human resources, management, marriage, parenting
January 6, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, everyone has heard the saying ‘(the love of) money is the root of all evil.’ In our small business and at home, that statement is so true, as money is messing up our lives,” wrote “Bart” in his email. “My wife and I, as...
by Dennis Beaver | business, career, employment, workplace
December 31, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver We’ve all heard of job offers being withdrawn or people being fired after employers discover an applicant or employee has lied or exaggerated their qualifications, education, work history, required skills or references. But what...
by Dennis Beaver | church, communication, discrimination, politics, psychology, workplace
December 24, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver Do you know someone who has forgotten that advice about “burying the hatchet and letting bygones be bygones”? Or who acts as if it’s much more enjoyable to remain angry at the people who didn’t vote the way they did or don’t agree...