No Joking Matter

Jeffrey Czajka • April 1, 2025

So yesterday was April Fool’s Day. Admittedly, I’m not a huge practical joker kind of person. I like to laugh, have fun, and (try) to be funny. That being said, this year it got me thinking, “where did April Fools” even come from? Any guesses?



It turns out, the origins are a little vague, but historians speculate it comes from 1582 when France switched over to the Gregorian calendar. Those that continue to follow the Julian calendar were the focus of many jokes. You see the Julian calendar celebrates New Years on the spring equinox – close to April 1st. Hence the name “April Fool’s day”.


My take; who cares when you celebrate your new year? We celebrate a new year of life for everyone on their birthday. What’s the big difference? A year is 365 days no matter when you start the clock. Let’s just all focus on how we can make the next 365 days better than the last.

The Impact of Designations on Clients

By Jeffrey Czajka • October 27, 2026
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Radio poll

By Jeffrey Czajka • December 1, 2025
On the radio this morning, the daily call-in question was “would you rather have a raise or more feedback from you boss?”. They said their online poll had something like 65% of respondents say “feedback”, but a higher percentage of those calling in said “more pay”. Interesting…  While this question may spark good interaction with the radio show audience, it oversimplifies a very complex topic for all parties involved. There is base pay, variable compensation, bonuses, benefits, time flexibility, time off, and so many other things to consider when designing (or accepting) a compensation package which makes looking at the two radio options very situational. Personally, I’ve always found this topic very interesting and revealing when talking with owners/managers. Compensation policies explain a lot about employee retention, productivity, and customer service levels. It also requires the right person to be the in the right job. In the end, there are a ton of creative and impactful ways to attract, retain, and reward employees to achieve growth for everyone. As the radio poll suggest, it is not all about the money, but the money is important.
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