Without NASA needing to solve the challenges of light in space, it’s difficult to say what technology we’d have in eyewear, telescopes and other optical devices here on Earth. Aldridge predicted that changing the attitude within NASA would be one of the biggest challenges. It grows from two seeds — one that forms the interior and one that forms the exterior. Watching these incredible feats, you might wonder whether we need NASA, or think that NASA and SpaceX are competing with one another. Think of your adoption assistance as simply an equitable alternative for employees who choose adoption. How much money will the company offer in assistance? This will be in addition to our joint initiative with The Texas Tribune and our Local Reporting Network. Choosing to participate will often allow the employee to reduce their taxable income because they are paying or contributing with pre-tax dollars. These benefits are typically quite generous and come in the form of a large severance package, a large one-time bonus that only comes when employment is terminated, and/or stock options. Cafeteria plans are a type of flexible benefit plan that let your employees choose from a list of benefits they wish to participate in.

All the apps allow you to share the currently open document, and apps on some platforms also let you share files from the file list, even if they are not currently open. They are contracts you set up with your top executives that will provide them with special benefits in the event they lose their jobs due to takeovers or acquisitions by another company. You’ll reap the benefits as a company through lower turnover and higher productivity. Will you have a contract in place that the employee must sign guaranteeing they will stay with your company for X months after they complete the training? Investing in job related training and education for your employees will not only improve the abilities of your employees to do their jobs, but — as we’ve mentioned a few times already — it will improve their morale and perhaps make them stick around a little longer.

Enjoy the little things. Things to remember include checking with your medical insurance and making sure whomever you use for your EAP knows the limitations of your medical insurance. It’s important to limit your time in the sun and use sunscreen if you use a product that contains lactic acid. Some more generous hearts also use some of their funds to help others. These other miscellaneous items aren’t necessary but might help your workflow. For example, in the sunlight temperatures might reach 248 degrees F (120 degrees C) and plummet to -148 F ( -100 C) in the shade. They just might not have to pound it as quickly as they might have before. Now, your executives won’t be rolling in the dough forever, remember they have to get back out there and pound the pavement. But, you’re probably now saying, “What if they get the training or degree and then leave anyway!” That may happen too, but most likely you’ll experience just the opposite. If you, as the employer, ignore these types of problems then you may find less loyalty and more employee burnout. If you’ve always provided good maternity benefits, then this evens out the score for everyone.

Honoring your employees who have high achievements is not only a good way to improve morale and loyalty, it’s just a nice thing to do. In 1961, as a way to help convene the first serious conference on SETI, radio astronomer Frank Drake presented a formula, now known as the Drake Equation, that estimates the number of potential intelligent civilizations in our galaxy. As a way of scoring the quality of my ideas, yes. Depending on the size of your company you can opt to have an on-site certified employee assistance professional, or you can contract with someone outside. Employee Assistance Programs are provided by many employers. These programs provide your employees with somewhere to turn in the event of a personal problem that affects all aspects of their lives, including their jobs. Often all employees really want is just a verbal acknowledgement of a job well done. Many employers offer assistance for employees who want to gain additional education or degrees. If you decide to implement an education assistance program, take some time to think through what you want to offer. This assistance can come in the form of group programs, support programs and one-on-one consulting with an external consulting group.