Isabella Lombardo

Located in the Greater Los Angeles Area; I'm a recent Art graduate and freelance writer who's still managing some interesting graphic classes on her days off. My writing experience covers anywhere from nonprofit, political, technical, marketing/copywriting, and some blogging about my travels in-between. 

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5 Reasons Self-Assessments Do NOT Work in Performance Reviews

It's a morale booster, no questions asked. Companies are turning away from the cold standards of large business practice, and trying to let the entry-level voices back in. I get it, and largely, I think we all get it; no one wants to work where they can't be heard. The problem then rests with how practical this idealistic approach really is. How can we be sure we aren't way in over our heads trying to mix business with friendship and mutual understanding? So, here's five things to consider whe

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Why Millennials Are Really Obsessed With Wanderlust: A Letter To The Generations Before Us

We know the professional stereotype: millennials are indecisive. We're either unsettlingly over-qualified, or not even considered in our application pool. We are the highest educated percentage, but the lowest paid. We show up early for years, and then not at all for months. We are profitable top corporate talent––only to then wake up on a Thursday morning, quit before noon, and start our freelancing art career . There is no inbetween for us. But why are most of us certain of one thing? What m

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Cold weather safety tips for your pet

Outdoor Conditions: We don’t recommend keeping pets outdoors for long periods of time. However, if you’re unable to bring your pet inside during cold weather, make sure you check their water regularly in freezing temps. Ensure their shelter is dry and they have a source Warming Layer: If your dog seems affected by the cold weather, purchase a dog sweater for additional comfort. However, if your pet wears it outside, make sure you take it off when you get inside so it can dry. Wet sweaters can m

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Missing dog rescued after 15 days in desert following rollover crash

The community was on a mission: find Apollo. Apollo, a white terrier mix ran away after a rollover accident on I-84 near the Stage Stop in Boise just after Christmas. Police officials responding to the accident called Humane Officers with the Idaho Humane Society (IHS) to assist with the search and rescue, but Apollo had vanished. The humane officers knew it wasn’t going to be an easy task — Apollo was white and fresh snow had fallen. IHS staff frequently visited the site of the accident, pu

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IMPORTANT: Access to shelter and clinic will be limited Oct. 14 and 15

Access to the Idaho Humane Society will be limited this weekend due to the Gowen Thunder 2017 air show, which is expected to draw thousands of people to Gowen Field both Saturday and Sunday. Here is what you need to know: – The Idaho Humane Society’s shelter and clinic, located at 4775 Dorman St. in Boise, just down the road from Gowen Field, will still be open this weekend for walk-in veterinary appointments and for individuals looking for lost pets. Because the general public will not be allo