Today we are taken back to the American Revolutionary War, November 10, 1775, the birth of the United States Marine Corps.  The day when the Corps became an official symbol of respect, strength and fortitude within the midst of chaos.  Today we show respect to those of us who accepted the call to be part of something proud, something honorable and something strong. Few men and women were able to stand up and accept a calling that would...

Eskridge & Associates Receives Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business Certification (Round Rock, TX) Bob Eskridge, President and founder of Eskridge & Associates, was recently certified as a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) by the Center for Veteran Enterprise, Department of Veteran Affairs in Washington, DC. “The government provides many contracting opportunities to small businesses in general...

(Round Rock, TX) Eskridge & Associates announces that it has been awarded a contract to provide Emergency Room Physician Services at the Spokane VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA. The Spokane VAMC provides health care services to veterans in Washington and Idaho. The contract was issued by Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20 Acquisition Office, Vancouver, WA. With expected renewals, the total contract length will be for 5 years. In...

Have you seen this guy before?  Scott Ginsberg?  Just hilarious!  Really writes some excellent blogs.  Take a look at this link to see how to eliminate drama from your life.  Right on the mark, Scott! http://www.hellomynameisblog.com/2010/12/how-to-delete-drama-from-your-life.html ———————————————————– Bob Eskridge (bob@eskridgeassociates.com) is the President of Eskridge & Associates...

According to Dr. Anthony Atala, a researcher at Wake Forest University Medical Center, “Every 30 seconds, a patient dies from diseases that could be treated with tissue replacement”. In fact, in the last decade the number of organs needed has doubled, while the number of transplants has remained flat. To respond to this urgent need, Atala and his team created the world’s first lab-grown human bladder and are experimenting with...

In September, Littler Mendelson, the world’s largest employment law firm, released a fascinating white paper, titled “THE LITTLER TEN: Employment, Labor and Benefit Law Trends for Navigating the New Decade”. This 78-page document provides a valuable overview for human resource and other corporate professionals. Moreover, it delivers an informed analysis and suggests best practices for organizations worldwide that want to...