Here is a list of things I've had happen to me as a manager and also things other people have told me that make me cringe: 1. Failing to return emails/phone calls in a timely manner 2. Giving people assignments...
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Why The NFL Has Major HR Problems and How it Can Teach You To Do HR Strategy The Right Way
In the last 12 months, the NFL has made an incredible amount of human resources mistakes that continue to make the sport unwatchable and the league look like a joke, Here are some of the mistakes and how you can...
Resume Critiques in Albany October 8th at the Times Union Job Fair at the Albany Marriott on Wolf RD
Join me on Monday 10/8 from 10-1 at the Times Union Job Fair, where I'll be doing free resume critiques during the Job Fair, which runs from 10am-4pm. See a number of area employers and attend informative job search related...
What is a Virtual Intern and How Virtual Internships Can Assist Your Business
Since January 2011, Braathe Enterprises has mentored over 80 students through the Braathe Enterprises Virtual Internship Program. Working remotely with students for 5-7 hours per week, we have managed to produce some great improvements to resumes, engaged in incredible skills...
People who are Almost Psychopath and Their Impact on Business
Heard this author speak this Sunday morning on ESPN Radio. A very insightful view on how this applies to business practices "Chances are you might know someone who is almost a psychopath. The coworker who throws you under the bus....
Reasons to Run a 5K – Networking, Exercise and Team Building
I ran the Malta 5K today on the Global Foundries campus, and came up with a list of reasons afterwards why a 5K is a great opportunity to build and motivate your team. 1. For $20 you get a Tshirt,...
Looking for Work in Albany or Saratoga?
Sometimes the most difficult decision in the job search is where to look for work. From job fairs to job portals like indeed.com, there often is a sea of information out there on where to find a job and how...
The Growth in Acceptance of Virtual Intern Programs
We have been delighted to see other companies embrace the concept of virtual internships since we started ours in January of 2011. Here is an excerpt from a recent article called 10 Virtual Fall Internships You Can Apply for Right...
How The Rock Inspired Me to Return to Part-Time Work with Apple
The Rock inspired me to return to Apple. After being in the WWE, The Rock left to be successful on his own in movies. However, he returned part-time last year after 7 years away, and I saw the look in...
Two Weeks Notice to Quit vs. Two Weeks Notice for Knowing When You Work?
It's a respectful practice to give your employer at least two weeks notice when asking to resign or moving on to a new position to give them time to find a replacement and prepare for your departure. Wouldn't it be...