Often the area in the Capital Region is called SmAlbany because of how everyone know's each other; in some cases, its called SmAlbany because of how some businesses act like it is smaller than it truly is. When you live...
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The Importance of Fun and Exercise – Inventing 2 on 2 to 22
I invented a game the other day with my nephews called 2 on 2 to 22. Rather than the usual shoot around and 2 on 2 that we usually play, I invented a new way of playing basketball to keep...
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...
The Importance of Having a Mentor by Rachel Levine, Braathe Enterprises Virtual Intern
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...
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...
What is more important in HR, experience or education?
What is more important in HR, experience or education? Experience. When it comes to HR experience is more valuable than education. I am not saying that education is not important, it is, but to be good at HR we need...
Seeking Topic Requests for our first Business Concert tour
Braathe Enterprises is launching its 2013 Business Concert Tour on May 20th. We are seeking topic requests that people are looking for to "perform" business presentations. On May 20th, our first Business Concert will feature 15-20 3 to 5 minute...
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...
Career Opportunities for Wedgeologists for Wedgectomy Surgery
Last summer, I wrote an article called Do You Have A Wedgie About Communications? In that article, I shared some ways that people have wedgies when it comes to communication, including: 1. I won't text people, that's not for business...
The Dangers and Wrongs Caused by Retroactive Anger and The Rutgers Head Coach Firing
I was contemplating a blog post about an emotion I call retroactive anger, and then the news broke that Rutgers had fired their head coach Mike Rice after a video was released showing serious anger management issues. It is clear...