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Work & Life at SAS

Anjelica CummingsJuly 15, 2019 0

Real Talk: It's difficult to describe my life without describing SAS

Here’s something you should know about Vice President of Sales Marvio Portela: He’s the kind of leader who’s not afraid to admit making a mistake. “I have had more than one life at SAS,” said Marvio, who explained that his first career at SAS began in 2010. “SAS is a

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SAS young professionals

Alyssa GrubeJuly 12, 2019 0

Stories of the #SASLife: Yo-Pro Edition

At SAS, we’re proud to have a multidimensional and multi-generational workforce. Our CEO, Dr. Jim Goodnight, says it best: “We believe a diverse workforce brings unique talents and inspires teams to create software that changes the world. Great minds don’t always think alike, so we make it a priority to

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Page CvelichJuly 11, 2019 0

Special Needs Planning

Special needs planning is a process that identifies the financial, legal, and lifetime needs for you, your family and your loved one. It doesn't end with the identification of necessary financial tools and legal documents, but also includes the action steps that you need to take to ensure a bright future

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDN

Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDNJuly 10, 2019 0

The Endocannabinoid System

It’s been dubbed “the most important body system that you’ve never heard of.” The endocannabinoid system (ECS) was discovered in the early 1990’s. It’s not a structural system like the nervous or vascular systems. Instead, the ECS is made up of a network of receptor sites in almost every part

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Lisa AllredJuly 9, 2019 0

Summer Squabbles: Help for sibling rivalry

I recently heard a parent say that the only day better than the day that the kids get out of school for break is the day they go back. As parents, we long for the relaxed weekends free of projects and the lazy evenings at the pool. But when school

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Alli SouleJuly 8, 2019 0

Our Storytellers: Alli Soule

I never took calculus. I can’t code. I have no industry expertise in supply chains or Basel III. My most lengthy study of AI is watching Bernard reanimate Dolores on Westworld. Based on the above, you could make the argument that I have no place in an analytics company. But

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Page CvelichJuly 2, 2019 0

Talent Night at the Beach

At the end of this week, I’m heading to the beach for our annual extended-family beach trip. This has been a tradition for decades—well before I was born. Yes, which beach we go to has changed, the week we go has varied over the years, but we are committed to

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDN

Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNJune 26, 2019 0

7 Semi-Short Cuts to Simplify Healthy Eating

When it comes to meals, how often do you find yourself pressing the easy button? If you are on a first name basis with the fast food drive-through checkout person or if the frozen pizzas boxes are starting to pile up, keep reading.

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroJune 25, 2019 0

Book: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

In this post I wanted to bring attention to the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents. Of the 2,000+ books that are in our Work/Life Library, this is a book that I refer to most often. I continue to receive

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Alyssa GrubeJune 24, 2019 0

Our Storytellers: Enrique Saldivar

If you're curious what makes SAS a great workplace, one answer always rises to the top - our people. It's no secret that the people who work here are some of the best and brightest - not to mention the most passionate, accountable, authentic and curious people you'll ever meet. And at SAS, Your

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Kim AndreausJune 20, 2019 0

Where did I put the . . . (and other things my kids laugh at me about)

One of my favorite bloggers (Grown and Flown) recently wrote about the “Seven Signs of the Aging Apocalypse” – or those inevitable indicators that we are aging. Recently, as my brothers and I were planning my Dad’s 80th birthday and we were trading hilarious “Dad-isms” that would eventually become a

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Nigel on vacation in Egypt

Alyssa GrubeJune 19, 2019 0

Our Storytellers: Nigel Armstead

If you're curious what makes SAS a great workplace, one answer always rises to the top - our people. It's no secret that the people who work here are some of the best and brightest - not to mention the most passionate, accountable, authentic and curious people you'll ever meet. And at

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Anjelica CummingsJune 17, 2019 0

What happens when your career is driven by significance over success

Is your life philosophy putting you on the path to success? Vice President for US Government, Grant Brooks’ philosophy is doing just that. It guides every facet of his life. Focusing on significance will lead to success “For as long as I can remember, I have carried this deeply held

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Adnane practicing Judo

Alyssa GrubeJune 12, 2019 0

Our Storytellers: Adnane Alaoui

If you're curious what makes SAS a great workplace, one answer always rises to the top - our people. It's no secret that the people who work here are some of the best and brightest - not to mention the most passionate, accountable, authentic and curious people you'll ever meet.

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDN

Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNJune 12, 2019 0

Get Your Grill on This Summer

It’s that time of year again — picnics, parties, and backyard cookouts. The smells of summer are starting to permeate the air — fresh cut grass, honeysuckles, sunscreen, and the aroma your neighbors’ dinner floating from their grill into your nose.

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Lisa AllredJune 11, 2019 0

Being an Ally

June is PRIDE month and there are lots of cool events at SAS and in the community that you can attend to celebrate and learn and have fun. In this blog I am going to share some tips on being an ally-- not just in June, but all year round.

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Page CvelichJune 4, 2019 0

The Value of a Summer Job...Reprise

My colleague, Lisa, and I were comparing notes the other day. Both of us starting working in our teens (14 and 15 respectively) during the academic year as well as the summers. I worked at Sears in the drapery and bedspread department. I’ll never forget my first boss—Mr. Arnold. He

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroMay 28, 2019 0

How do we stay connected after loss?

This Mother’s Day I admired two rose bushes as I arrived at my parents' house. There was a yellow bush that we planted the Mother’s Day after my mother’s mom died. And a pink bush that we planted a different year, the Mother’s Day after my father’s mom died. The

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Alyssa GrubeMay 28, 2019 0

From Service to Software: Michelle Ryals’ Career at SAS

At SAS, we recognize and appreciate the valuable skills and experience that veterans, active military, and military families bring to our workforce. We honor the service and sacrifice of military families, and actively support our employees in their transition from the military to the civilian corporate work environment. Our own

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroMay 23, 2019 0

Perinatal Loss #podcastthursday

In two podcast recordings, therapists Hilary Mandzik and Ruth Amos explain the multiple impacts of perinatal loss and opportunities for support. Hilary Mandzik, PsyD is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Cary, NC; she also sees clients remotely throughout NC and VA. Dr. Mandzik's specialties include perinatal mental

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDNMay 22, 2019 0

A Cold Front is Brewin'

Cold brew coffee is taking over the nation, popping up in coffee shops and stores large and small. This slowed-down, relaxed version of hot coffee yields an incredibly smooth, more palatable and well-rounded tasting coffee that appeals to coffee lovers and non-coffee drinkers alike. It’s no surprise why it’s taking

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Pam ColeMay 15, 2019 0

Strong Women: Preventing Osteoporosis with Exercise

The year was 1987. I was getting ready to enter my freshman year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – go ahead, do the math. My mom and I received a letter asking us to participate in some research. Would we participate in a mother-daughter bone density

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Page CvelichMay 9, 2019 0

The Gap Year Option

"I've gained so much self-assurance by taking a gap year. I navigated some difficult and confusing situations throughout my gap year that I wouldn't have encountered if I had stayed in the U.S., such as being lost on public transport, and relying on asking for directions in my limited Portuguese.

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDNMay 8, 2019 0

6 Steps to Manage PCOS Naturally

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Many believe it’s simply an ovarian condition, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Instead, PCOS is a whole-body hormone condition that affects the ovaries. Hormones are the problem, ovaries are the victims.

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Page CvelichMay 7, 2019 0

Rez Life Explained

Leaving home and moving onto a college campus is a point of significant transition for many young adults. Every non-commuting campus I am familiar with requires freshmen students to live on campus and there is good reason for this: students who live on campus have shown to earn a higher

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Jessica McNulty

Jessica McNultyMay 6, 2019 0

Save Your Sanity: Pursue a Proactive Career Search

Riddled with stress, awkwardness and formalities - it’s no secret that the job search process probably isn’t topping anyone’s list of how they’d like to spend their time. According to Inc.com, 73% of job seekers say that looking for a new job is one of the most stressful things in

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Danielle Pavliv

Danielle PavlivApril 29, 2019 0

Women in Tech: Empowering a community of innovators

SAS has a multidimensional culture that blends our different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives from employees in 59 countries around the world. We want everyone to feel confident in expressing their ideas and know that they will be respected for their unique contributions and abilities. We are committed to fostering a

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDN

Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDNApril 24, 2019 0

Optimizing Your Fertility

Your preconception health can have a huge impact on your fertility. And, your health at the time of conception will impact your child’s health. For these two reasons alone, optimizing health before getting pregnant is really important.

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroApril 23, 2019 0

Taking a Look at Alcohol Use

In a college class on addiction I learned about the “gas/brake” metaphor for how our bodies respond to substances (think stimulant- puts on the gas / depressant – puts on the brake). Our bodies want to maintain homeostasis. If a substance causes one response (gas), then our body will cause

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