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The burkeMICHAEL+ Blog

Welcome to our blog, where we share our thoughtful, occasionally snarky, insights into the state of the workplace and the world. Authored by our fearless leader Mary Frances, expect laughs, frustrations, and genuine thought leadership.

Read on and enjoy.

NEW WEBSITE, WHO DIS? | Why now is the right time for a burkeMICHAEL+ refresh.

Mary Frances

Nov 28, 2023
2 min

NEW WEBSITE, WHO DIS? | Why now is the right time for a burkeMICHAEL+ refresh.

Let me get this out of the way first: We are still burkeMICHAEL+. We’re the same team, same owner (yours truly, #WomanOwned), and we...

BOO! | Your Workplace is Not a Haunted House (Probably)

Mary Frances

Oct 9, 2023
2 min

BOO! | Your Workplace is Not a Haunted House (Probably)

I’m a pretty big fan of haunted houses in theory. I like the idea of a space with just the right level of lighting to make you question...

NON-NEGOTIABLE, VERY ACHIEVABLE | The Workplace And Good Mental Health

Mary Frances

Sep 12, 2023
2 min

NON-NEGOTIABLE, VERY ACHIEVABLE | The Workplace And Good Mental Health

With fond memories of sticky popsicles and lazy sprinklers, we’ve returned to more harried schedules, and either lamented or exclaimed...

APRIL SHOWERS, MAY FLOWERS | Don’t Tell Me How To Feel, Spring.

Mary Frances

May 26, 2023
2 min

APRIL SHOWERS, MAY FLOWERS | Don’t Tell Me How To Feel, Spring.

After the winter we’ve had, and apparently continue to have, is it too much to ask for a little spring? And maybe a little consistency in...