Very few pitchers go undefeated during a baseball season; many pitchers go through slumps where they don't have their best pitch working, where they can't throw strikes, or can't get hitters out. The very best pitchers pitch through these woes...
How can I advance my HR career? by Evelyn Amaro
Once you are established and well into your HR career, your next thoughts most likely center on advancement. Human Resources is continuously evolving to meet the business needs, requirements, and laws that are ever changing. If you want to move...
How HR can successfully use Social Media in 5 simple steps!
by Evelyn Amaro Many people in HR question whether social media can help them. Here are 5 ways you can successfully use social media to help with HR endeavors. 1. Training and Development - Social Media can be a great...
Learning Asynchronously
Last Day to Enter to Win a Free Course through SaratogaCollege.com (August 31, 2011) Have you considered taking an online course but have been unsure of how they work? Give SaratogaCollege.com a try; we are drawing winners for a free...
Why the Indianapolis Colts have more to worry about than Apple
With Peyton Manning's injury looking to sideline him for longer than expected, the Indianapolis Colts have more to worry about regarding succession plans than Apple does. With Steve Jobs' change in role to a chairman, many have speculated that there...
Company Values – Red Robin
I took my nephew to Red Robin on his vacation to visit me here in the Capital Region. I always enjoy the atmosphere there and people seem generally interested and excited to be working there. Here are Red Robin's Core...
The Virtualization of Work
These past 8 months have been an amazing experience working with virtual interns from all over the United States. Recently, I added interns from around the globe. I've found one of the biggest issues in virtual work is the trust...
How Marketing Can Affect Human Resources – The Dunkin Donuts Tuna Salad Sandwich
One of my colleagues today pointed out how disgusted she was when the guy at Dunkin Donuts wouldn't change his gloves after he made a tuna salad sandwich. It appears I'm not the only one affected by the tuna salad...
Starting Your Own Business While Working for Someone Else
Many people may tell you that you need to drop everything to start your own business. As evidenced in my own career and in those that I mentor, starting a business doesn't need to be the end of working for...
Consulting Alliance Guest Speakers Provide an Alternate Voice for Your Company or Event
One of the joys of teaching is the ability to access a multi-talented array of speakers in the Capital Region and beyond who are interested in sharing their wealth of experience with students. In addition, it is truly a pleasure...