What defines a professional loser? Someone who Lets Others' Success Engender Resentment You've seen people like this; they see someone get promoted, hit a sales target, win an award, and all they seem to get out of it is rage...
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The Importance of a Good LinkedIn Profile – Free Presentation at Skidmore College Wednesday December 14th at 10am
This free hour-long interactive presentation and Q+A session will show you how to create your profile, optimize it, and use LinkedIn as a networking tool in order to improve your job or internship search. Presented by Robert Braathe, founder of...
The HR Implications of Bricks and Mortar vs. Internet Retail
After a recent shopping experience where I felt like I was treated like a criminal for going in for a price adjustment, I have almost completely abandoned traditional shopping entirely. I've grown tired of the lack of care of the...
Out of Work? Want to Start a Business? Enter the 12 Classes of Christmas Promotion through Saratoga College
We have already awarded two 12 week online interactive business classes to two Capital Region residents seeking to take the next step in their career, whether it be start a business, find a new job or career, or learn something...
Questions about Diverse Job Listings on a Resume
Q: Dear Professor Braathe, I have worked in a variety of roles over the years and am concerned future employers are going to label me as a job hopper. What do you suggest I do to show some more stability...
New Contest – Free Class from Saratoga College – Enter by December 9th
Being succinct sometimes can be difficult, but as we have seen with Twitter, a lot can be said in 140 characters or less. Our newest contest at Saratoga College is a 140 Character contest. Tweet to us @SaratogaCollege in 140...
Holiday Hours for Businesses – Labor Scheduling
Does your business have holiday hours? How do you determine who will work and when? In many businesses, seniority is the only tool used to determine who works on the holidays and who doesn't. If seniority is your only basis...
Physical vs Emotional Labor
Having the right balance of physical and emotional labor is extremely important for those in physical jobs as well as those in office or "emotional" jobs. If you spend a great deal of time behind a computer or in an...
HR and Small Business Saturday in Saratoga Springs
Does your staff know what Small Business Saturday? Founded in 2011 by American Express, Small Business Saturday has become one of the new shopping phenomenons along with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Small Business Saturday is designed to encourage people...
Speaking About Your Competitors
A family owned business has a policy of not speaking about the competition. Many companies I have worked with have a policy of respecting partners and competition. When it comes to doing business, I prefer doing business with those who...