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Why Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes need to be let go – now
The Yankees have suffered 13 losses because of Phil Hughes and Joba has given up 7 home runs in 38 innings, most of which came after coming in when the Yankees were only losing by a run or two and...
Randy Pausch on Time Management
One of my favorite talks on time management from "The Last Lecture" professor, Randy Pausch....
Tips on Being an Effective Bartender at Chili’s, Applebees and Sports Bars
This Saturday, we visited a Chili's in CT and had a great time stuffing our faces with various healthy and unhealthy food choices. As usual, any time I visit a restaurant, I get back into hospitality management mode and start...
Prevent and Ban Workplace Violins
Yes, that isn't a spelling error, I meant to write "workplace violins". What are the complaints, woes or the "playing of the violin" that occur at the workplace that you can prevent? Often, they occur when people bring home into...
HR Reasons the Tampa Bay Rays Need to Move to Albany, NY and Become the Albany Rays
I have been spreading rumors around the Albany area that the Rays are moving here to see the kind of buzz it generates. My hope is that getting this buzz going will create some discussion for the owners of the...
Facebook is just a website. Login to reality, please. By Ayana K. Thomas
Whether it's someone trying to find a date, an employer find out information on a potential candidate, or just someone trying to keep in touch with family, Facebook has become has become the website for just about anything. With...
Solve your HR Problems Now With a Quick Phone Call during PS Week
If you face one of the following issues: Turnover Conflict in The Workplace Finding People Finding Interns Getting Rid of a Bad Fit Employee or Manager Training Supervisors Give me call at 518-290-0812 or schedule a time at http://www.meetme.so/RobertBraathe PS...
Why Buck Showalter Needs to Get A Life and Forget The Past
Buck Showalter has reportedly been crying himself to sleep on his huge pillow because the Yankees may end up saving $30,000,000 a year in payroll if Alex Rodriguez is suspended. What we have here is a classic case of someone...
Delegating without Engaging – How to Truly Delegate
It is quite easy to fall back into a routine of doing work you once delegated. If the person or persons you delegated to aren't in the office or have left your company, or if it just seems easier for...