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My new favorite

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Kathy Schumann

Mead & Hunt offers a number of activities that I enjoy as an employee. But I have a new favorite.

Random Acts of Kindness giving just plain rocks.

Free water for lunchtime runners/walkers in Lexington SC

A little background: A few weeks ago, we challenged 25+ teams at the company by giving them an amount of money to spread kindness and generosity in their local communities any way they liked. They simply had to commit a Random Act of Kindness. The teams worked together to come up with ideas and make them happen. Continue reading →

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Is it really almost summer?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Kathy Schumann

Really?

I just sat down today with a co-worker and started discussing all of our fun summer plans for the office, and already we’re feeling a little behind schedule (never fear, it will all get done!). Perhaps it’s because it’s been a busy spring. A fun one, actually. Lots of great stuff happening here, including …  Continue reading →

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Making You Smile Today

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Kathy Schumann

Isn’t it great when someone notices you? Or when they meet your need without you asking? If you’re like me, that encounter leaves a smile on your face, makes your step a little lighter.

Madison, Wisconsin

Let me ask you this – have you ever been surprised by a stranger? Continue reading →

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Stay Tuned for Random Excitement

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Kathy Schumann

Every year, all the offices at Mead & Hunt participate in community giving activities. Specifically, we find a way to touch lives locally with big efforts in the spring, summer, and fall. Continue reading →

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The Good Life

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Kathy Schumann

Right now, I am listening to birds singing. The sun is shining. And in Wisconsin, on this lovely March day, we’re going to hit a high of 80 degrees. This must be the best Spring ever.

Pi Day pie, anyone?

Although this eerie weather pattern offers some concern for farmers I am, for now, happy to see those early blossoming tulips. It gives me hope that winter is behind us, for the most part. And around the company, we’ve been feeling pretty hopeful ourselves. Continue reading →

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Great Traits on the Job – Part 3

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Kathy Schumann

This is part 3 of a 3-part series on great skill sets we love on the job. If you’re looking for a position currently, this series will feature characteristics to show off at the interview!

Organization

Last night, I got a call from a friend asking me if I was on my way to pick up her daughter for a class she has with my daughter.

I wasn’t. Continue reading →

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Great Traits on the Job – Part 2

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Kathy Schumann

This is part 2 of a 3-part series on great skill sets we love on the job. If you’re looking for a position currently, this series will feature characteristics to show off at the interview!

Communication

More often than not, a lot of issues at work can be resolved by attending to one key element – communication.

Pick up the phone, drop an e-mail, follow-up on an e-mail, send an IM, stop into the office for a chat, hold a meeting, send a text. But whatever you do – communicate. This is the best way to avoid misunderstandings, smooth over hurt feelings, and head off a concern before it becomes a problem.

Easier said than done. Continue reading →

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Great Traits on the Job – Part 1

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Kathy Schumann

This is part 1 of a 3-part series on great skill sets we love on the job. If you’re looking for a position currently, this series will feature characteristics to show off at the interview! Continue reading →

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See you at the career fair

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Kathy Schumann

Here’s some good news from a recent US News and World Report article: “Things are looking up for the class of 2012. Employers surveyed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) say they plan to hire 9.5 percent more graduates from the class of 2012 than they did from the class of 2011.” Continue reading →

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A rewarding start to the year

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Kathy Schumann

On Tuesday, our company celebrated the hard work and talents of our fellow employees. I have to say, this is a great way to start a new year!

Minneapolis employee Bob Frame accepts a publication award. In background is the event live in the Madison office.

We held a ceremony for our Technical Recognition Awards – honoring employees for excellent client service; innovative solutions; mentoring abilities; and for their efforts in making presentations/writing for publications that advance the work of our industry.

Despite our locations across the country, everyone connected online for an hour to learn who the award recipients were, and have a brief company meeting. In all, about 35 people were honored. Continue reading →

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