Quirky, a very innovative startup based in New York City, announced this week they will be opening an office in Center City in downtown Schenectady. This Thursday April 3rd, they will be conducting a job fair from 12-2. For more...
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How to Retain Your Best Employees
By: Stephanie Fortuna Braathe Enterprises Think about these few influences for recommendations to retain your best employees: Encourage your employees to participate in charities. It would greatly help if your workers give in a few working hours in each month...
Motivating Employees with the Right Language by Adam Floerchinger
Motivation in the workplace is a cornerstone requirement for high productivity and efficiency. Mayfield & Mayfield (1995) suggest a theory of using Motivational Language (ML) as a means to working more efficiently, thus increasing productivity. Most of us have worked...
Dirty Jobs and Human Resources by Adam Floerchinger
The television program called Dirty Jobs has presented many unique, dirty jobs. When asked about unique jobs, this show came to mind. One position I have had experience, which fits into the unique job category is the Keesler AFB Airmen...
Burning Question Answers
Some of our participants in the burning question so far have given us the freedom to post their questions and our answers. Here are a couple: Q: My boss lacks a lot of confidence and it shows anytime she does...
The Burning Question in Human Resources
Have a burning HR question that you want answered? Write to us at burning@braatheenterprises.com and we will answer your question anonymously....
Group Decision Making
Group Decision Making involves the type of participatory process which requires individuals to collaborate in analyzing problems, considering and evaluating alternatives, and proposing the best possible solution. Group decision making techniques need to consider the group dynamics like nature,...
How to Request a Flexible Work Schedule
How to Request a Flexible Work Schedule: by Braathe Enterprises Virtual Intern Stephanie Fortuna 1. Show and rate your progress. 2. Explore different divisions within your business. 3. Link to other associates who can influence for the advantages of having...