I get letters all the time from people complaining about how horrible their bosses are (or were) and how they've managed to deal with the situation. A common theme seems to exist in all of these letters; "I work for...
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Managing The Staffing of The “Graveyard Shift”
Whether it is the night audit position of a hotel or inn, a security position, or any other position requiring an overnight shift, it takes a special person and set of skills to work the 3rd shift. People need to...
LinkedIn…..Who do you know? By Heidi L. Johnston
In a world based on "who you know", LinkedIn is a perfect place to start generating an impressive list of who you know and more importantly, who you want to know. LinkedIn is the hub for business networking with 100...
Times Union Job Fair Columbus Day 10/10/11 from 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
Stop by the Albany Marriott today on Wolf Rd to meet prospective employers and get your resume reviewed. I will be there from 2-5pm today offering complimentary resume critiques. Here is a link to companies that will be at the...
Virtual Office Space and Business Support in Saratoga Springs
One of the issues many HR people face as well as many who work for themselves is access to quality affordable office and meeting space for use on a semi-regular basis. I share office space with the McNeary Realty team...
Resume Critiques and Employment Opportunities in Saratoga Wednesday October 5th
Come by the Saratoga City Center Wednesday 10/6 from 10-4 to attend a variety of free workshops, meet prospective employers, and get your resume critiqued. I'll be at the event from 10-12 and 2-4 offering free resume critiques. Workshop List...
The Best $5 You Will Spend in Saratoga Springs On October 6th
The Saratoga Springs Chamber Business Showcase is being held Thursday October 6th from 3-7pm. From 3-430 is a vendor only show, but from 430-7 the expo is open to the general public. Over 160 companies will be presenting their products...
Mall Kiosks – Staffing and Customer Relations
I was walking through a mall in Florida yesterday minding my own business looking down at my phone as I walked by a row of kiosks with people hard selling various goods and services. I heard someone say "Hey sir...
Maintaining Connections With Former Colleagues and Co-Workers
As I sit here in my friend's house in Orlando, FL catching up on some work before everyone wakes up, I can't help but be in complete and utter joy with the response to my part-time return to the Orlando...
Expanding Your Job Search Online
A colleague of mine recently was hired to do work three time zones away for a company based in another state. The job opportunity requires limited travel and allows him to work from home. If he hadn't reached out to...