I've spoken for years with friends about wanting to invent a concept called You're Welcome Notes. My friends have said although it sounds like a great idea, they wonder where the endless cycle of Thank You and You're Welcome will...
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The Definition of a Professional Loser
What defines a professional loser? Someone who Lets Others' Success Engender Resentment You've seen people like this; they see someone get promoted, hit a sales target, win an award, and all they seem to get out of it is rage...
The Importance of a Good LinkedIn Profile – Free Presentation at Skidmore College Wednesday December 14th at 10am
This free hour-long interactive presentation and Q+A session will show you how to create your profile, optimize it, and use LinkedIn as a networking tool in order to improve your job or internship search. Presented by Robert Braathe, founder of...
The HR Implications of Bricks and Mortar vs. Internet Retail
After a recent shopping experience where I felt like I was treated like a criminal for going in for a price adjustment, I have almost completely abandoned traditional shopping entirely. I've grown tired of the lack of care of the...
Out of Work? Want to Start a Business? Enter the 12 Classes of Christmas Promotion through Saratoga College
We have already awarded two 12 week online interactive business classes to two Capital Region residents seeking to take the next step in their career, whether it be start a business, find a new job or career, or learn something...
Holiday Hours for Businesses – Labor Scheduling
Does your business have holiday hours? How do you determine who will work and when? In many businesses, seniority is the only tool used to determine who works on the holidays and who doesn't. If seniority is your only basis...
Speaking About Your Competitors
A family owned business has a policy of not speaking about the competition. Many companies I have worked with have a policy of respecting partners and competition. When it comes to doing business, I prefer doing business with those who...
How the Penn State Controversy May Inspire Greater HR Oversight in Organizations
At the time of this article, details still continue to come in on the scandal at Penn State involving Jerry Sandusky. Years of alleged indiscretions by Coach Sandusky have been all over the news, the internet and water cooler discussion....
Business Travel: The Economical Road Warrior By Heidi L. Johnston
Business and travel have been synonymous since the days of the traveling 40's era salesmen. The progression of business has been significant one thing remains the same, travel. Visit any airport in the world and you will find it consumed...
Social Life and Business Relationship Chemotherapy
In baseball, the term "clubhouse cancer" is used to describe a player, coach or member of the team who seems to destroy the team chemistry from within. For the Boston Red Sox this year, a "mole" reported to the media...