Lauren Pope

Jan 13, 2025 | porchandparish.com | Lauren Pope

January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and with the Super Bowl coming to New Orleans on February 9, law enforcement and advocacy groups are strengthening prevention efforts. While large sporting events historically see an increase in trafficking activity, Louisiana consistently ranks among the top 20 states for human trafficking cases, with I-10 and I-12 and the state's port system serving as major trafficking corridors.

Nov 8, 2024 | g2.com | Lauren Pope

Ensuring that every employee meets their performance expectations is crucial for organizational success.  However, many managers face the daunting challenge of addressing consistent underperformance among team members. The struggle to balance employee morale while pushing for improved results can feel overwhelming. This is where a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) becomes essential.

May 21, 2024 | learn.g2.com | Izabelle Hundrev |Mary Clare Novak |Lauren Pope

Every industry has jargon. Real estate is no different. Like other professions, real estate is filled with different terms and buzzwords that are widely used by those who work in the space. For everyone else, a lot of this language is just plain confusing. When it comes to job titles, you often hear “broker” and “real estate agent” used interchangeably. However, these titles don’t exactly mean the same thing and even require different skill sets and responsibilities in order to earn them.

Apr 5, 2024 | porchandparish.com | Lauren Pope

No pressure, but if you miss net week's solar eclipse, you'll be waiting a long, long time until the next one. 2045 to be exact. Thankfully, here in Zachary we're going to be getting an inviable 88% eclipse coverage. If you have children in ZCSD, you should have already received the forms related to the eclipse.

Jan 30, 2024 | porchandparish.com | Lauren Pope

Skip to main contentJan 17, 2024 03:55PM●By Lauren PopeThe beverage department at Rouses always has things that look fun and interesting. My poor husband still checks every time for the sno-ball beer they had a few summers ago. Alas, it has never returned. This summer though, the beverage department branched out a bit from boozy relaxation. Instead of alcohol, these tasty seltzers contain a hemp-derived, and completely legal, version of CBD and THC. Color us intrigued.