Of course, you want to blame someone for being laid off – it wasn’t your fault, right? Most layoffs are decided after management rate employees for certain factors: productivity, interpersonal relations with boss and co-workers, job knowledge and skills, job apathy vs. creativity – and a few other things probably beyond your control. MORE >>

And to make things more difficult, the relations my co-workers witnessed between my client and me affected the way my co-workers treated me too. Unfortunately, I’ve witnessed that young women have it much tougher when pushing for influence and respect in both co-gender and male dominated work environments. MORE >>

Share | January 12, 2011 By Harry Urschel 2 Comments Over the course of 25 years as a recruiter I’ve interviewed thousands of people. Interview (Not So) Common Sense! Beyond that, I debrief with my clients after they interview candidates and get their feedback and impressions as well. And you’re not likely to know which it is! MORE >>

Of course it is possible to be friends with a colleague or boss regardless of your positions within the company but sometimes there are issues to consider. It will blur the lines of your friendship and can cause unease with your other co-workers. However, there can be pitfalls to navigate around having friends at work. MORE >>

Dear Employees, It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their co-workers. Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated. MORE >>