Well, here we go again! This time of year is the time where we get the "end of the world" storms where the bread and milk aisle are bare and so are the streets. As I plan my day tomorrow,...
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Inner Conceit in Interviews
I interviewed in mock interviews several soon to be graduates of Skidmore College. All of them possessed a trait I look for in any viable candidate - inner conceit.What is inner conceit? It is knowing you can do the job....
Certifications and Credentials in Human Resources and more
Today, I proctored the NRAEF Human Resources Management and Supervision exam for my students in Human Resources II at SUNY Delhi @ SCCC. After 10 weeks of class, the students in this course at my college take receive a certificate...
Being Effectively Thankful Around The Holidays
Happy Thanksgiving! I've heard varying stories of people having to work today to prepare for holidays sales, or stores that are open for part of the day to better serve their customers.Some things to consider around every holiday - Is there...
HR and Baseball – The Hot Stove League
The hot stove league is my favorite part of the winter break between baseball seasons. This is the time where general managers for all teams meet to work out trades, free agents negotiate contracts with their own team (and then,...
Taking a Left Turn on Red in a Left Turn Only Lane
Something I claim to have invented was the left turn on red in a left turn only lane. There was a stretch of road near Sea World in Orlando where no traffic ever would be coming and I'd sit there...
5+5+5>16 in retail and hospitality
Using flexible work schedules can enable a team to develop a stronger, more energetic workforce both short-term and long-term. On a short-term basis, using 3 employees each working 5 hour shifts to cover a work day can save on break...
Stopping the Manager Game
Do you have an employee who likes playing managers against one another? Do you someone who tries to get the answer they want to hear by asking people the same question over and over?To stop people from playing this "Manager...
Thoughts on Sway – The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior
I just finished reading Sway by Ori and Rom Brafman, which shared some excellent points on many Human Resources related issues. Here are a sample of quotes and passages from the book and some comments."As difficult as it can be...
Debates on Hot HR issues by students of SUNY Delhi @ Schenectady County Community College
On Tuesday December 8th at 1pm, my students at SUNY Delhi at SCCC in Schenectady will be debating hot issues in human resources. If you are interested in attending this free event, please contact me at braathrj@delhi.edu. Five debates will take...