Do you have someone in your organization who constantly is displaying a "woe is me" or "I don't like this" attitude? Perhaps you have a perennial malcontent on your hands. Do you have someone who likes to stir up everyone,...
Note: Albany.com is not responsible for posts and comments written by non-staff members.
Document, Discipline, Dismiss
I am often asked questions along the lines of"How do I make this person work harder?""How do I keep this person from coming in late all the time?""XXXXX hasn't done anything productive for the last XXXX months, what can I...
How high is Your MPH level?
Manners, Positivity, Heroics was a book I wrote in 2005 about a methodology called Manners, Positivity, Heroics. When practiced, these three traits can lead to a very productive and vibrant workplace.Manners - As I've explained in a prior entry on...
Managers Working in The Trenches
Q: In a class we talked about an executive from Vodafone who discarded his executive suite and now works everyday with the other employees. My question is this, is it really such a wise move for him to be with...
Behavior Modification and Absenteeism
Q: What are some of the intended consequences of applying behavior modification based on the growing problem of absenteeism and excessive sick leave? A: Behavior modification is meant to be used to reward people for what they do well and...
Dealing with a Creative but Abrasive Voice
Q: Suppose that you had a very creative member of your team. They're constantly coming up with excellent ideas that should be brought up at meetings. However, this persons etiquette isn't the best. Would you let others voice their ideas and...
About Robert Braathe’s HR and Career Guide
Do you have questions on Human Resources? Questions about your career? How to treat and keep your employees? Contact me at robert@galaconcierge.comor post your comments or questions on one of the postingsTopics includeEmployee RelationsFeedbackInterviewingJob SearchOrientationsResumesTime ManagementTrainingAbout Robert BraatheRobert Braathe is...
Putting the Human Back in Human Resources
What processes are keeping you from attracting and retaining talent? Some things to consider when looking at the mission of your human resources functions - Do we regularly engage in feedback with our associates (and not just the "scheduled" review...