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How do you behave when something goes wrong? Do you a) pause to gauge your part in the matter, accept responsibility, and move toward a solution? Or do you b) immediately look for someone else— anyone else—to blame? MORE
With social media, you can chat with friends, share funny memes, and tweet angry things into the internet void. Social collaboration uses the same tools (and can include the same behaviors), but the goals are different; this is the business side of social media. MORE
A reader writes: The HR department where I work has been sending out feelers, asking what people want to do this year in lieu of the usual Christmas party. Their suggestions so far include a party over Zoom (logistically difficult) and a fancy gift basket with products from local retailers. MORE
A reader writes: Can you still have a spontaneous personal life when you work full-time? My husband and I have conflicting schedules: he works nights and weekends part-time, and I work a traditional full-time job 9-5 weekdays, so we often don’t get to do much together socially. MORE
A reader writes: What’s the best way to manage work-related requests when you have time off, especially when holding onto your job seems more critical than ever? I have worked for the same organization for several years. In the last couple of years, my boss has developed a habit of asking her direct reports to follow up on work-related tasks when they are on leave. MORE
A reader writes: I’m currently struggling with deep guilt about my work situation. Five years ago, I falsified experience on my resume to qualify for my first professional job, a junior associate position. The job required two years of experience but I had about a year’s co-op experience. So on my resume, I falsified work experience at two companies I had never worked at, got interviewed and was offered the junior associate job which I started at right away. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My coworker thinks I insulted adoptive parents. I am a remote worker who recently started at a new company. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. A helicopter parent is interfering with my tutoring sessions. I’m a tutor at a private center, and a while back we moved to online sessions due to covid. This is fine as I still love my job and most of my students are a joy to work with. MORE
Had the opportunity to present/workshop on "Leveling Up Your Managers of People" to a Vistage CEO group earlier this week. MORE
Cyber security refers to the type of computer systems strategies and techniques that protects computer systems, computer networks, and computer programs from unauthorized access, dagame, and attacks. A cyber attack can result in identity theft, extortion, loss of data, and infrastructure hijacking. MORE
We all agree that whether we work at home or in an office, we need roads. There are many other government services that we need (although many of us will debate what those are, so we’ll stick to roads here). But, when you have your employees work from home, what happens? Well, they drive less. MORE
“I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was missing out on something important in life.”. Carli Pfurtscheller spent years building a successful corporate career. But as the hours and the demands increased, the call for change grew louder. MORE
It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” feature — and this week we have two questions on a similar theme: changing careers. MORE
A neurosurgeon is a physician who examines and diagnoses disorders or injuries to the central nervous system. This physician performs surgeries on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves that help treat these injuries, conditions, or chronic ailments. MORE
“I left work every day feeling drained and demoralised. Something had to give.”. Fed up with work he didn’t believe in, Ross Mitchell decided to hand in his notice and take a leap into the unknown. MORE
Transcription and captioning seem to go hand in hand, so much so that many transcription services offer captioning too, but it’s important to realize that these are two very different disciplines, albeit if they do share some characteristics. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My boss wants to spend the morning ranting instead of working. I started a new job recently on a small team (me, my boss, and a coworker). On my first day, my boss said that they always spend the beginning of each morning talking. MORE
Image Source . Looking for a new job is never easy, especially if you find yourself in this position during a global pandemic. With so many people out of work, trying to secure yourself a new role is made much harder. MORE
Photo Credit. 2020 has been an extremely difficult year for business. If you’re running a business of your own, it’s pretty much inevitable that the coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected your business in some way or another. MORE
A data analyst is a professional who transforms and models data and information to discover useful business information and conclusions that can help support a business's decision-making. MORE
A reader writes: I’m a recent-ish (May) master’s grad who’s been pretty furiously job searching since I finished my degree. I’ve had a few really promising opportunities that ended up not working out, and a lot more non-responses. MORE
The COVID-19 pandemic will have lasting effects on the workforce in more ways than one. MORE
A reader writes: What is a reasonable policy for approving last-minute schedule changes or days off? I’m new to management and have a team of six. So far I’ve approved last-minute schedule changes because I understand that life happens. However, I think that I’ve been too relaxed. MORE
This is a reminder to send in your updates if you haven’t already! Every December, I publish a slew of “where are they now” updates from people whose questions I answered here in the past. MORE
A reader writes: I am a woman working in the predominantly male industry of commercial real estate. I have experienced some sexism at work, but nothing I can’t handle on my own. What I do have trouble handling is the sexism that comes from my parents, specifically my dad. I’ve been working in commercial real estate for the last six years, so I’m not exactly new in the field. My dad is retired now but was a medical professional, and has no knowledge about my industry. MORE
It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * MORE
This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: Cobble Hill , by Cecily von Ziegesar. MORE
“If the path before you is clear, you’re probably on someone else’s.” ” – Joseph Campbell. At home or at work, whether we realize it or not, each of us travels down a “path” of sorts. MORE
Amid the economic crisis, a global pandemic and a historic presidential election, nearly two-thirds of Americans admit to being more tired than ever. Many people’s work and sleep schedules have shifted within the last few months, and, honestly, there’s more to worry about these days. MORE
A reader writes: I have been with my company five years and recently had an awkward situation. In our company we have four broad levels — VP, director, associate and trainee (there are different levels of seniority at each level). MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Do job applicants need digital portfolios? I am in education (K-12 public school) and am in need of input on the workings of business and other industries. MORE
Just because finding a job that you are going to love isn’t going to be easy, doesn’t mean that it won’t be worth it. At the end of the day, the best thing that you could find in a job is something that you are excited to do most days of your life. MORE
You have three candidates, and all have serious red flags , you have to hire one, what do you do? This question came to me for a long time, friend, “John.” ” He’s struggling to fill a position and has only three qualified applicants. MORE
New research suggests the problems with work from home (WFH) don’t emerge because employees are no longer co-located. Its weaknesses arise when leaders fail to create an unstructured connection. MORE
It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time. For a decade, I’ve worked in a field that while highly coveted, is also extremely demanding and toxic. MORE
Have you heard the phrase “open the kimono” in a business sense? Yeah, me neither. But, apparently it was a thing. It shoudn’t be thing. It’s sexist, racist, and generally gross. And a redditor used it at work and all hell broke loose. MORE
A reader writes: I am a teacher in a K-12 school. Like most teachers, I entered my profession believing that it was appropriate (and even necessary) to bury the lede when asking one of my students to have a conversation—you know, the old “Fergus, could I see you after class?” MORE
Ms. Career Girl
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
How do you behave when something goes wrong? Do you a) pause to gauge your part in the matter, accept responsibility, and move toward a solution? Or do you b) immediately look for someone else— anyone else—to blame?
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Have you heard the phrase “open the kimono” in a business sense? Yeah, me neither. But, apparently it was a thing. It shoudn’t be thing. It’s sexist, racist, and generally gross. And a redditor used it at work and all hell broke loose.
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Jobacle
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Transcription and captioning seem to go hand in hand, so much so that many transcription services offer captioning too, but it’s important to realize that these are two very different disciplines, albeit if they do share some characteristics.
Career Shifters
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
“I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was missing out on something important in life.”. Carli Pfurtscheller spent years building a successful corporate career. But as the hours and the demands increased, the call for change grew louder.
Ms. Career Girl
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Amid the economic crisis, a global pandemic and a historic presidential election, nearly two-thirds of Americans admit to being more tired than ever. Many people’s work and sleep schedules have shifted within the last few months, and, honestly, there’s more to worry about these days.
Professional Resume Services
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic will have lasting effects on the workforce in more ways than one.
Sklover Working Wisdom
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
“If the path before you is clear, you’re probably on someone else’s.” ” – Joseph Campbell. At home or at work, whether we realize it or not, each of us travels down a “path” of sorts.
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Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Right now, it looks like we will be getting a vaccine for Covid-19. Do you want to require your employees to get it? Brenda Neckvatal and I discuss what you should be thinking about. The post The Real HR Show: What Happens When a Vaccine Comes Out? appeared first on Evil HR Lady
Career Shifters
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
“I left work every day feeling drained and demoralised. Something had to give.”. Fed up with work he didn’t believe in, Ross Mitchell decided to hand in his notice and take a leap into the unknown.
The Undercover Recruiter
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
New research suggests the problems with work from home (WFH) don’t emerge because employees are no longer co-located. Its weaknesses arise when leaders fail to create an unstructured connection.
Corn on the Job
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Just because finding a job that you are going to love isn’t going to be easy, doesn’t mean that it won’t be worth it. At the end of the day, the best thing that you could find in a job is something that you are excited to do most days of your life.
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
With social media, you can chat with friends, share funny memes, and tweet angry things into the internet void. Social collaboration uses the same tools (and can include the same behaviors), but the goals are different; this is the business side of social media.
Algrim.co
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
A neurosurgeon is a physician who examines and diagnoses disorders or injuries to the central nervous system. This physician performs surgeries on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves that help treat these injuries, conditions, or chronic ailments.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My coworker thinks I insulted adoptive parents. I am a remote worker who recently started at a new company.
Corn on the Job
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Image Source . Looking for a new job is never easy, especially if you find yourself in this position during a global pandemic. With so many people out of work, trying to secure yourself a new role is made much harder.
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
You have three candidates, and all have serious red flags , you have to hire one, what do you do? This question came to me for a long time, friend, “John.” ” He’s struggling to fill a position and has only three qualified applicants.
Algrim.co
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Cyber security refers to the type of computer systems strategies and techniques that protects computer systems, computer networks, and computer programs from unauthorized access, dagame, and attacks. A cyber attack can result in identity theft, extortion, loss of data, and infrastructure hijacking.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
A reader writes: I have been with my company five years and recently had an awkward situation. In our company we have four broad levels — VP, director, associate and trainee (there are different levels of seniority at each level).
Corn on the Job
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Photo Credit. 2020 has been an extremely difficult year for business. If you’re running a business of your own, it’s pretty much inevitable that the coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected your business in some way or another.
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
We all agree that whether we work at home or in an office, we need roads. There are many other government services that we need (although many of us will debate what those are, so we’ll stick to roads here). But, when you have your employees work from home, what happens? Well, they drive less.
Algrim.co
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
A data analyst is a professional who transforms and models data and information to discover useful business information and conclusions that can help support a business's decision-making.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
A reader writes: I am a teacher in a K-12 school. Like most teachers, I entered my profession believing that it was appropriate (and even necessary) to bury the lede when asking one of my students to have a conversation—you know, the old “Fergus, could I see you after class?”
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
A reader writes: The HR department where I work has been sending out feelers, asking what people want to do this year in lieu of the usual Christmas party. Their suggestions so far include a party over Zoom (logistically difficult) and a fancy gift basket with products from local retailers.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Do job applicants need digital portfolios? I am in education (K-12 public school) and am in need of input on the workings of business and other industries.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
A reader writes: I’m a recent-ish (May) master’s grad who’s been pretty furiously job searching since I finished my degree. I’ve had a few really promising opportunities that ended up not working out, and a lot more non-responses.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time. For a decade, I’ve worked in a field that while highly coveted, is also extremely demanding and toxic.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
A reader writes: What is a reasonable policy for approving last-minute schedule changes or days off? I’m new to management and have a team of six. So far I’ve approved last-minute schedule changes because I understand that life happens. However, I think that I’ve been too relaxed.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. A helicopter parent is interfering with my tutoring sessions. I’m a tutor at a private center, and a while back we moved to online sessions due to covid. This is fine as I still love my job and most of my students are a joy to work with.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My boss wants to spend the morning ranting instead of working. I started a new job recently on a small team (me, my boss, and a coworker). On my first day, my boss said that they always spend the beginning of each morning talking.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” feature — and this week we have two questions on a similar theme: changing careers.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
A reader writes: Can you still have a spontaneous personal life when you work full-time? My husband and I have conflicting schedules: he works nights and weekends part-time, and I work a traditional full-time job 9-5 weekdays, so we often don’t get to do much together socially.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
This is a reminder to send in your updates if you haven’t already! Every December, I publish a slew of “where are they now” updates from people whose questions I answered here in the past.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
A reader writes: What’s the best way to manage work-related requests when you have time off, especially when holding onto your job seems more critical than ever? I have worked for the same organization for several years. In the last couple of years, my boss has developed a habit of asking her direct reports to follow up on work-related tasks when they are on leave.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
A reader writes: I am a woman working in the predominantly male industry of commercial real estate. I have experienced some sexism at work, but nothing I can’t handle on my own. What I do have trouble handling is the sexism that comes from my parents, specifically my dad. I’ve been working in commercial real estate for the last six years, so I’m not exactly new in the field. My dad is retired now but was a medical professional, and has no knowledge about my industry.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. *
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: Cobble Hill , by Cecily von Ziegesar.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
A reader writes: I’m currently struggling with deep guilt about my work situation. Five years ago, I falsified experience on my resume to qualify for my first professional job, a junior associate position. The job required two years of experience but I had about a year’s co-op experience. So on my resume, I falsified work experience at two companies I had never worked at, got interviewed and was offered the junior associate job which I started at right away.
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