Starting a new job can be scary; the people are new, the place is new, the environment is new. However, you don't have to go through this experience alone. Finding a mentor during the first week of your new job...
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Mountains Out of Molehills
One of my grandmother's favorite sayings was that you shouldn't "make mountains out of molehills." In business, very often HR departments and/or managers will blow things way out of proportion because they don't like a specific behavior of an employee...
Tips for Dealing with Workplace Negativity
By: Katrina Schwarz, Braathe Enterprises Virtual Intern Everyone has to deal with negative people at some point. How you go about dealing with such people in the workplace can affect the atmosphere for everyone, so it's wise to proceed with...
Talking about Being Sick by Jonathan Nguyen
by Jonathan Nguyen, Braathe Enterprises Virtual Intern I know it's a little rough. You have stomach pains. You have cramps. It might come up in a conversation with a coworker if it's really bothering you. People who are ailing from...
You Don’t Know Your Beautiful, But You Should
Inside of each of us is a beautiful soul with tremendous gifts to offer to the world. You don't need anyone to tell you how great you are; you need to have some "inner conceit". Let others see your gifts...
Ways to improve a lagging employee by Min Shan Lin
Let's face it, when you are in charge of a group, there will always be that one person who is lagging a bit behind. Having one person who is a bit behind can set off the entire group dynamic. How...
Hard to Say I’m Sorry? It Better Not Be
Sorry needn't be the hardest word. When you make mistakes, apologize. If you don't say I'm sorry, you will be sorry! Make up for your mistakes by an honest apology and you will find whatever guilt or anguish you have...
NFL Injury Report – Peyton Manning Doubtful For This Sunday (Chafing)
I often joke with my buddies that the announcers and NFL kiss Peyton Manning's butt so much he's lucky to be playing because of chafing. He is a great player, but please, as Bill Parcells once said "put away the...
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...
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....