Olivia Mcclure

1 week ago | theadvocate.com | Olivia Mcclure

Zachary voters rejected a revised home rule charter for the city in Saturday’s election. According to results from the secretary of state’s office, 60% of voters opposed adopting the updated document, which outlines the functions of city government. The results said 2,476 people voted, putting turnout at about 18%. The charter was last updated 15 years ago. A commission appointed in 2023 spent about a year and half combing through the text and developing proposed changes.

1 week ago | builtin.com | Olivia Mcclure

Springtime is a season filled with promise, heralding the arrival of warmer temperatures, colorful landscapes — and opportunities for a fresh start. Companies across the country are leaning into the aura of the season as they focus on amplifying their potential. From new products and multifaceted strategies to empowering cultures that encourage team members to do more, these organizations are prioritizing what will make the most impact on their businesses — and their people.

1 week ago | magnoliareporter.com | Olivia Mcclure

If you have a lot of shade in your garden, you might feel a bit left out as a gardener. While others have a wide array of vibrantly hued, sun-loving plants to choose from, you’re left with a much shorter list of options that can feel limiting. That doesn’t mean you can’t still have an attractive garden. There’s a number of interesting plants that flourish without the need for full sun. And, yes, there are even ways to incorporate color into shady areas.

1 week ago | builtinla.com | Olivia Mcclure

There’s one employee benefit that many professionals consider a dealbreaker when choosing an employer — and it’s not a high salary range. According to Randstad’s 2025 Workmonitor report, flexibility is the leading motivator behind professionals’ decision to join their employers. Among the more than 26,000 professionals surveyed across 35 markets, 83 percent deemed work-life balance more important than pay, signaling a global shift in how people perceive their relationships with their careers.

1 week ago | builtinboston.com | Olivia Mcclure

For some, having flexibility in the workplace isn’t just about working from one’s favorite coffee shop or taking longer lunchtime walks — it’s about cherishing the moments in life that matter the most. That’s the case for Jeannine Booton, vice president of marketing at Agero. “As a mother of an elementary school child with a calendar packed with sports and after-school activities, juggling my work and home life has never been easier,” she said.