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Visit to Australia | Compass Stories

by Michael D. Help I remember distinctly the day that a Case Facilitator called me and asked for some help with a client. The request was pretty simple; the client (we’ll refer to her as Sheila) had not been doing too well lately and needed some “strong manly” physical lifting assistance to help transfer. She lived…

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Grandma’s Cheese Ball & Other Thoughts on Holiday Traditions

by Mary Luft For the majority of us, when we think of the holidays, various traditions and thoughts come to mind.  You probably fall in one of the following camps:   Mr. or Mrs. Christmas Cheer: You love the holiday season more than you love breathing.  In your mind, Thanksgiving is your cue to start…

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Career Series | Uniforms

Too sexy for your shirt? In this vlog, Eric and Sadie talk about uniforms and why they are an important part of our everyday operations here at Compass! Have a fun uniform story or experience? Be sure to share it in the comments!

Compass Careers | Life Guide

In the latest vlog from our Career Series, Eric and Sadie explain what a Life Guide is and what their role is as a part of the Compass Family!

Grown-Ups Can See the Future

Marshmallow If you give a child a marshmallow and tell them that they can eat it or wait five minutes to get two marshmallows, prepare yourself for some humor. It’s as if time and space screech to a halt and the only thing that matters to that child is the marshmallow in front of them….

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Compass Careers | Life Coach

This is the first video in our new career series! Eric and Sadie share what a Life Coach is and the importance of their role in our organization!

Goodbye Gordon

Proper Goodbye I had to go say goodbye to another client yesterday.  I really do hate saying goodbye.  If I am being entirely honest, I will try to avoid it if I can, but Gordon was with our organization for 16 years.  He deserved a proper goodbye. He came with a world of stories but…

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Christmas VLOG | December 2016

Happy Holidays Everyone!  We hope that you all have enjoyed the Christmas parties this year.  We love celebrating with you. In this Christmas Edition VLOG, Eric and Sadie announce who received the annual staff awards this year.  Get the exclusive news from them!

Leader Spotlight: Sadie

Continuing on with our Leader Spotlight series, we’re talking with Sadie Hess, CEO and Founder of Compass.  Check out what she had to say on the topic of leadership.  Do you have any leadership questions you’d like answered?  Comment below if you do!    Can you name a person who has had a tremendous impact…

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In the Future

By Sadie Hess This year’s blogs have seemed to be a series of confessions.  Perhaps I am getting more comfortable with myself and can “let it all hang out”, as they say. I Love Chipotle So, today’s confession is that I love Chipotle.  I actually love it a little too much.  OK.  Pure   honesty?  I…

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