Toni Standley

Toni Standley

Sometimes, you come to a point in your professional life where you truly think, “I just can’t do this anymore.” 

Grace Hammer

When Grace Hammer earned her agribusiness degree from Kansas State University in 2017, she knew her ultimate goal was to live and work in western..

Scott Sproul

For years, the answer to the question of rural economic development was a single strategy: Recruit a company to the community.  The strategy may have..

Gretchin Staples

There’s several reasons why Gretchin Staples loves her job. 

Hollie Herbel

Sometimes you have leave to find your way back home. 

Stephen Forbes

As Stephen Forbes’ senior year at Kansas State University approached, the computer science major didn’t have a strong idea of what type of career he..

Matthew James

One could argue that Matthew James has done things a bit out of order.

Nicole Godek

Nicole Godek began working remotely long before anyone ever uttered “Zoom” or worried about Wi-fi capability for a home office. But working remotely..

Stuart Schmidt

For generations, Stuart Schmidt’s family has worked and cared for the land in Smith County. 

Emily Reed

For Emily Reed, mornings used to mean rising early to dress up, jumping in the car, and heading down the road for a 30-minute commute.

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There are a few essential things that you must have if you are going to be a successful remote employee.  Below is a list of our “must haves” for..

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Not everyone has a spare bedroom they can use for a home office. Whether you do or don’t, it’s critical to identify a quiet place in your home that..

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An essential requirement of remote work is video calls. This tool allows you to meet “face-to-face” with team members, connect personally with..