One of the misconceptions of the idea of a full-time employee is that they have greater commitment than those who work a semi-regular work schedule. From my own experience as a part-time employee, as well as from witnessing the work...
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Emotional Intelligence In The Workplace Explained
Check out this video about Emotional Intelligence, an important measure in how we manage ourselves, our relationships, stress, and how we practice empathy....
Building a Multi-Generational Workforce in Tech Valley – A Breakfast Presentation in Saratoga Springs on Thursday May 30th
Deborah Mackin, renowned team-building author, will be presenting on Building an Innovative, Multi-Generational Workplace in Tech Valley for the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Breakfast Leadership series on Thursday, May 30th, 2013 at Empire State College from 7:30-9:00 am....
How My Experience as Iron Man Should Encourage Your Staff to Get Regular Checkups
In 2008, I was at a routine physical when a doctor gave me that look like you never want to see. Thankfully, it was treatable, more common than most people know, and was a great incentive to drink less, eat...
Getting The Right People on Board – 100 Businesses in 100 Days
An initiative we are running this summer at Braathe Enterprises is to help 100 Business Launch in 100 Business Days. What will make this initiative successful is the human capital involved. With a recruiting effort internationally to find college interns...
Calling Them Nicknames – It’s Not Bob – It’s Bert
Nicknames are often used to create or show a sense of comfort in the presence of another. When you give someone a nickname (or use the name they prefer), it creates a feeling of camaraderie and a greater sense of...
How Blogging Can Help You Attract Talent and Teammates
I have been writing for Albany.com since 2008, and recently found out that there are over 35,000 page views of Robert Braathe's HR and Career Guide each month. It astounded me to discover today that we have managed to draw...
Would You Like a Slap in the Face or a Punch In The Mouth?
I used to play a game with my dog Zoey where I'd ask her if she'd like a slap in the face or a punch in the mouth. She wouldn't answer (obviously because dogs don't talk), so I'd proceed to...
Your Next Job May Be For Yourself – Become an Entrepreneur in Latham
There comes points in our lives when many of us realize that the best job we can have is to work for ourselves. While this doesn't mean you have to give up the job search, having your own business allows...
Applying The Adjunct Professor Model to The Workplace
The adjunct professor plays a critical role at many universities. Business professionals with a variety of expertise are brought in to teach subjects that require subject matter expertise or to fill roles that cannot be filled by existing faculty. Many...