I received a letter in the mail from Patrick Broderick who is looking to take a trip to represent the US. I wanted to share a bit about him as we are planning on providing him support for his trip....
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Words and Questions to Stop Using In The Workplace (and in life in general)
When you think of the kind of language that shouldn't be used in the workplace, most people will think of swear words and sexist language as the two categories that I am referring to. However, there are equally intrusive and...
Human Resources Diversity Training by Markeeta Gaynor
Workforces are growing more diverse every year, so it is important for businesses to train their workers accordingly. Diversity training provided by human resources ensures that all workers appreciate others' strengths and talents without focusing solely on their own differences....
Holiday Contest For Readers of Robert Braathe’s HR and Career Guide
In the spirit of the holidays, we are awarding three prizes to readers of our blog. Here are the contest rules and the prizes: Prize 1 - Free 90 minute customized Q+A at Your Business on HR Strategies (within 50...
Follow a Roadmap to Results and Meet Great Business Professionals at The Consulting Alliance
Following a clear roadmap can lead to great results for your organization. When it comes to HR issues in a company, outlaying a clear strategy prior to implementation is critical to the success of any endeavor. Proper prior planning also...
Hiring the “Right” People By Levi Lundgreen
Each organization to some degree has a different set of criteria for hiring their employees. Google give surveys to job candidates to identify favorable personality or behavioral characteristics that "fit" the job opening; Zappos places 50% of their weight in...
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...
Ban Divorce – For Better Marriages and Improving HR
With all the talk of marriage equality, I often wonder what it would be like if divorce was banned. Think about it for a bit; how many lives are affected when people have a divorce? How many HR situations are...
Networking Tips from Never Eat Alone
One of my favorite books of all time about business relationships and networking is Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi. Check it out on Amazon.com Keith talks about a number of great tips, including: The Networking Jerk - how to...
How Do You Manage Your Career? by Liska Wilson
by Braathe Enterprises Virtual Intern Liska Wilson According to the Australian Blueprint for Career Development, a career involves managing life, learning, and work. Using that definition as a reference, I broke down managing my career into three different, intertwining plans....