"Burnout" refers to a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion often caused by prolonged periods of stress or excessive demands, particularly in the workplace or other high-pressure environments. It can affect individuals physically, emotionally, and mentally, leading to decreased motivation, reduced productivity, and a general sense of being overwhelmed and drained. Today we’ll be hearing from our Director of Training and Leadership Development, Bob Arthur, as we discuss the topic of combating burnout in the workplace and in our day-to-day lives. Bob leads our HarpsLearningU program here at the company and provides associates and listeners alike with the skills they need to be successful not only in the business world, but in life.-More resources about burnout:https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/30/well/workplace-burnout-advice.htmlhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbradberry/2016/11/08/7-powerful-ways-to-beat-burnout/?sh=55fb892e61e6-Questions or comments can be emailed to [email protected]. Ask me about my Routine Menus!

Today we'll be hearing from one of our Loss Prevention Specialists, Travis Lee, as he speaks with our Director of Loss Prevention, John Rinks, about his career and upcoming retirement. We'll discuss the pitfalls and rewards of working in Loss Prevention as well as John's career accomplishments, advice to his younger self, his experience working with Harps for so many years, and what's next on his agenda for retirement. John has been an asset to the company and continues to provide valuable skills to the job. Listen in to hear what wisdom he has to offer and learn more about working with Harps long-term.-Questions or comments can be sent to [email protected]

Today we’ll be hearing from our Meat and Seafood Category Analyst, Will McDoniel, as he speaks with our Vice President of Meat and Seafood for 45 years, Layne Chastain, about his career and upcoming retirement. We’ll discuss the ever-shifting and changing meat industry as well as Layne’s career accomplishments, advice to his younger self, his experience working with Harps for so many years, and what’s next on his agenda for retirement. Layne has made waves for our company and grown so much with us since starting here 45 years ago. Listen in to hear what wisdom he has to offer and to learn more about working with Harps long-term.

Our mindset is so important, and it can influence our quality of life and negatively affect our mental health and relationships when not properly managed. So, what is the difference between who I am and who I want to be? How can we rewire our brains to completely change our lives? How can we begin to dig ourselves out of that negative self-talk mindset and renew our minds to feel refreshed, positive and optimistic? Today you'll hear from Bob and Gracie about what action steps YOU can take to renew your mindset and start living life in the fullness of positivity.-To email Bob with any questions or to take the assessment: [email protected]To email Gracie with any questions or comments: [email protected]

Today we’ll be hearing from our Assistant Produce Category Manager, Joel Cotrell. Joel works with our very own Mike Roberts to ensure that Harps is operating sustainably, supporting local farmers, abiding by food safety protocol, and acting in alignment with company values for the benefit of all customers. Join us as we talk about generational farming, local versus Big AG, and the push we’re seeing for increased sustainability.-Questions or comments can be emailed to [email protected]

Today we will be discussing point-of-sale protocol and how to detect different kinds of scams when a transaction occurs. What are the rules for money orders? Why are our associates supposed to ask to see some form of ID when someone is paying with a check or credit card? Why don’t we take checks for money orders or gift cards? How does the prosecutor get the victim's money back if they are scammed with a hot check? All these questions and more will be answered in today's podcast episode!-Have more questions for Travis? Send an email to [email protected].

Do you love hosting? Are dinner parties kind of your thing? Well, have we got the thing for you! This week, we'll be speaking with Tiffany Tran from Better Butter about the beauties of serving a butter board, what pairings go well together, and how to take your hospitality to the next level this summer 😍🧈🍷✨ You won't want to miss this!-Better Butter Pinterest board for recipes ➡️ https://pin.it/1tF19Eu-Better Butter E-Book ➡️ https://betterbutter.com/blogs/stories/highlights-from-our-butter-board-e-book?_pos=2&_sid=68810e70d&_ss=r-Questions, comments or suggestions can be sent to [email protected] for review.

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of acquiring new store locations? What determines where we put a new Harps store? How long does it usually take to open a new store? What values do we keep in mind when purchasing a family-owned business or another chain? How can we be more proactive in both our personal and professional lives in order to make things happen quickly and accurately? All of these questions - and more - will be answered in this episode! J. Max Van Hoose is the President of Harps Food Stores and has a plethora of valuable business experience to share with our employees and customers alike. We can't wait for you to hear this one!-Questions or comments can be sent to [email protected]

Have you ever taken your kid to the grocery store and had them embarrass the life out of you? Maybe you've seen someone ELSE'S kid make a scene, or you've been the cashier lucky enough to witness such unpredictable chaos. Today we'll be reading REAL, hilarious comments from our own customers about the ways that their children have embarrassed them out in public, as well as telling some of our own stories! Parenting is not for the weak... and we're here to prove it.-Questions, comments and podcast suggestions can be sent to [email protected]-To read more hilarious comments, click here 👉🏼 https://www.facebook.com/harpsfoodstores/posts/pfbid0imY8f2LF2VNoNemPwQuNykePLL2ZtYTEMjgoiGz6XGd2pqZ666fNcwxqANXTukx7l?__cft__[0]=AZUlhxog912hjph7dT_8z_OMvTe22l5y5_wTrODpyJ0icjlN110KD5ytsjGEUnf5nfXS8fEPldgxviQJk_wERG0DAk--Y9SQ3wsfQpokKlftnloTzoQewYbeZgwor8oUgROyEFPILZN4FRgjTKUEXeqcidt4FUSSc52Ht8qmJ7FwOQ&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

Internet scammers are a real issue... and with gift card scammers on the rise, you need to know what to look out for and how to avoid becoming victim to these con artists. This week, we'll hear from our Loss Prevention Specialist, Travis Lee, as he tells us all the tricks that con artists use to cheat you out of your money and how to ensure your finances are safe. We also discuss appropriate measures that associates should take in order to protect our customers and help cut down on overall theft. This educational dialogue is valuable and you won't want to miss it!-Click here to learn more about gift card scamming 👉🏼 https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/gift-card-scams-Email any questions, comments, or podcast requests to [email protected]