Charity & Jobs

A lot is being made of the wealth divide in America as part of the upcoming election.

McCain is accusing Obama of penalizing the success of small businesses, and using the "S" word (Socialism) to describe his plans for income redistribution.

In kind, Obama accuses McCain of favoring the rich, and suggest that his approach to redistribution is more charitable.

There is however, one type of charity which can not be taxed, which is at a significant premium- time.

Maimonides, a Jewish scholar of the 15th century and adviser to the King of Egypt, suggested that the highest form of charity is employing someone qualified, as in this instance, the recipient of your kindness will feel as though he has earned his keep, not as though he has been given charity.

We are all working very hard. In this economy, many of us have shifted into hi-gear to compensate for lower margins, lower volume or both. But many are hurting worse than us.

And there is no time better than now to dedicate a small portion of our time each week to think about our unemployed colleagues, and the job openings we know about, and try to make matches happen.