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Alyssa GrubeFebruary 1, 2019 0

SAS International Connections: Top 10 Restaurants to Celebrate Chinese New Year

“The thing I absolutely love about food is it’s a common thread that connects us no matter what culture we come from.” – Poh Ling Yeow For over 20 years, our SAS International Connections Employee Inclusion Group (or as we like to call it - “SASIC”) has been celebrating the array

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Lisa AllredJanuary 31, 2019 0

Adoption: Part two

In my blog, Deciding to Adopt, I mentioned sharing 4 podcasts about adoption that I recorded with Darius Moore and Alex Kelly with the Children's Home Society of NC. Here are the second two podcasts on "Adopting in NC" and "Cross-cultural Fostering and Adoption". Adopting in NC Cross-cultural Fostering and

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Amanda PackJanuary 30, 2019 0

Run-spiration: Roshan Jha's Journey from 0 to 12 Hour Stadium Run

It's a busy time in gyms and on the greenways as people embark on this year's resolutions or better yet, goals, to become healthier this year.  For those who are grumpy about traffic in the gym, consider that you too were once in their shoes and be kind.  Whether you

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNJanuary 23, 2019 0

Under Pressure: 7 Days of Healthy (and Delicious) Instant Pot Recipes

I’m not usually an early adopter when it comes to electronics so I followed the same philosophy with the Instant Pot in its infancy.   I feared that it would end up in the attic waiting for the next yard sale like so many other kitchen electronics in my lifetime. So,

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Katie Seavey PegoraroJanuary 22, 2019 0

Times of Transition

You run the same route every day, a flat track. You run the same distance in the same amount of time. You know the route which means you don’t have to pay much attention. One day you arrive to find the shape of the track has changed and the terrain

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Celeste CooperJanuary 16, 2019 0

Creatures of Habit

Our dog, Tucker Barktholomew, has this internal clock. Every night at 8pm, he gets up and walks over to my husband and whimpers. It’s his time to go outside in the yard to say farewell to the day and prep for bedtime. He and his sister, Bella Bixby, come in

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Anjelica CummingsJanuary 14, 2019 0

Why investing in the whole employee experience makes for better business

A social worker at a software company. On the surface, the two don’t seem to go together. Why would a social worker work for a software company? But asking that question forces us to evaluate other roles that contribute to the SAS experience: Why would an artist choose to bring

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJanuary 9, 2019 0

Sheet Pan Pancakes

Everyone loves pancakes. But who has time to slave over a hot griddle flipping pancake, after pancake, after pancake while listening to hungry, grumbling family members waiting impatiently for the next batch of pancakes to be ready?  Well, sheet pan pancakes are here to save the day!

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Lisa AllredJanuary 8, 2019 0

Thinking About Adoption?

Are you thinking about adoption?  Congratulations!   Here are some questions to ask yourself as you begin this journey, particularly if you don't have any experience raising children.  The following are just a few of many considerations. How will your personality blend with parenting? How well do you (and if you have

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Page CvelichJanuary 8, 2019 0

Travel Lightly

I have done my share of traveling over the years. Some as a tourist and some as a global citizen in search of understanding new cultures and peoples. Regardless of the intent, one thing remained true. I hated packing. When my husband and I were preparing to move overseas to

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Alyssa GrubeJanuary 7, 2019 0

Virtual Interviewing 101: Tips to Nail a SAS HireVue

I recently took a SAS HireVue. What’s a HireVue you ask? Two words – virtual interview. It was my first experience with virtual interviewing, and I was nervous. Like, final exam-level nervous. Like many, I don’t enjoy seeing myself on video and mentally psyched myself out for what I anticipated

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Kim AndreausDecember 20, 2018 0

My Parent's Stuff - Part 2

  Today's guest blog is the second of two on the topic of helping an older parent downsize and relocate.  The author, Jennie Alwood, is the owner of Here2Home, a senior move management company in the Triangle area.    In Part 1 we looked at getting our minds around the

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 19, 2018 0

Sweet Season for Giving...Yet Again!

Well SAS, you outdid yourselves once again! For 7 years running, we've been collecting and donating leftover and excess Halloween candy from SAS families. After last year's record breaking 580 pounds of donated candy, we challenged you to raise the {candy} bar even higher this year...and man did you do that,

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Rebecca AllenDecember 19, 2018 0

Happy Holidays from the RFC!

Staff parties, holiday treats, indoor snow days, the list of welcomed distractions continues.  This time of year is full of festivities  that call for our attention.  The choices can be daunting at times.  Sometimes they derail us from our plans and progress. What can you do to manage the madness?

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Katie Seavey PegoraroDecember 18, 2018 0

2019 Work/Life Book Club

The Work/Life Book Club is back for another year! We hope you will explore our choices for 2019 and join us for any or all discussions. Book Club discussions will take place from 12:00 - 1:00pm in the designated month and are open to SAS employees and family. Check the

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Marcia Elaine WalkerDecember 14, 2018 0

Rule number one: follow your heart

Singer-songwriter David Wilcox kept me out of prison. That’s not a country song gone bad – it’s a real-life experience. Almost two decades ago, I attended a David Wilcox concert in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. His songs have always hooked my heart, and one in particular caught my attention that

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 12, 2018 0

7 Slow Cooker Recipes to Warm Up Your Week

The holidays are upon us which brings mile long shopping lists, end-of-year work deadlines and continual social obligations…all on top of normal day-to-day tasks including meal preparation. Add some time back into your day and keep healthy eating at the top of your priority list this holiday season by letting

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Lisa AllredDecember 11, 2018 0

Children, Consent, and Holiday Visits

Before the Thanksgiving holiday break, I shared a graphic with our parent listserv at SAS from 11th Principle: Consent!.  This graphic urges parents not to force their kids to hug relatives (or anyone) as a way to teach body safety and the concept of consent.  I received so many emails

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Alyssa GrubeDecember 10, 2018 0

Sustainability is sweet: lessons from honey bees

Sometimes, during my day-to-day job, I get to experience some really fun and unique things. I’m thankful that these experiences, while work-related, sometimes spark deeper reflection about the world around me. Case in point: a few weeks ago, I zipped into a bee suit to tour and learn about SAS’

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Cheryl WheelockDecember 5, 2018 0

Concussion Awareness – Cheryl's Story

Eight years ago, I fell in love with road cycling.  You could say that I found myself on those early morning quiet country roads as I pedaled away the mind clutter of the week.  Cycling quickly became my meditation in motion. At the end of a strong 50-mile ride on

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Page CvelichDecember 4, 2018 0

Death Cleaning and Year-End Reflections

My sister flew in to visit me a couple of weeks ago. She had recently retired and told me she was allocating some of her expanded leisure time to do “death cleaning”. I—the person who had a funeral folder at age 19—was understandably intrigued! A stimulating conversation ensued. The concept

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Anjelica CummingsDecember 3, 2018 0

One Caring Leader Shows the Ultimate Display of Compassion

What defines your relationship with the company you choose to work for? Is it a collection of moments and experiences? Or is it the people? For I-Sah Hsieh that connection can be traced back to one moment in time and tied back to one person. Loyalty experienced like never before Ten

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPNovember 28, 2018 0

How to Clean Your Cast Iron Skillet

  Cast iron skillets seem to intimidate many of us. With all the do’s and don’ts, they may seem like a lot of work, but once you get the hang of how to take care of them, they’re a breeze and a great safe cookware option.

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Katie Seavey PegoraroNovember 27, 2018 0

Once Again, Revisiting “Lessons from Danny” and Gratitude vs. Grief

Yesterday I heard someone recount a story of arriving to a show only to realize their tickets were for the next week. As I heard this story, I had flashbacks to Thanksgiving a few years ago, arriving to a vacation rental home on the wrong week. I wrote a post

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Alyssa GrubeNovember 26, 2018 0

Lessons from an Expert: LinkedIn Tips and Tricks

Today, we’re talking about the Match.com of the corporate world: LinkedIn. Love it or hate it, LinkedIn is essential for making professional connections and, ultimately, getting hired. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 70% of recruiters say they use social media channels to research candidates online. And what you have on

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Celeste CooperNovember 20, 2018 0

Gr8ful: 8 Tips to Living a Life of Gratitude

As we move into the Thanksgiving holiday and celebrate #givingTuesday, it’s a perfect time to reflect on thankfulness. The attitude of gratitude is enriching and has been shown to have many benefits. I use this approach often as I teach a variety of wellness classes. Although I practice what I

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John MaynardNovember 19, 2018 0

Why Being a Great Place to Work Benefits Customers Too

SAS was again named a Top 10 Place to Work in the World by Great Places to Work™. This is quite an honor, and one which SAS has enjoyed for the past eight years. SAS has also been a highly ranked work place in the US for the past 20

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPNovember 14, 2018 0

What to Do If You Hate Vegetables

We all know that vegetables are good for us and there are literally thousands of studies over decades of research that tell us this.  And many of us know that we don’t eat enough of them. Full of antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber- things your body NEEDS!- vegetables are

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Snigdha KottaNovember 12, 2018 0

Grace Hopper Celebration: Where passion, innovation and perseverance collide

As I was waiting to board my flight to Houston, I looked around and noticed a lot of women waiting to board the same flight. Evidenced by their company shirts or the terminal window on their laptop screens, I determined that most of them, like me, were heading to the

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Dany LoshNovember 7, 2018 0

A Time of Giving

Fall…it’s my favorite time of year. The air is crisp, the leaves are colorful and exercising outdoors is once again appealing.  Most of all, its this time of year that I turn my attention to one of my favorite events of the year: #GivingTuesday.   While Cyber Monday and Black

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