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It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose coworker was a Covid denier and was monopolizing group calls with rants about it? Here’s the update. MORE
Hard skills will always be an important consideration in hiring. But people with superior so-called “soft” skills, or Emotional Intelligence/Emotional Quotient (EI/EQ), are becoming more sought after. EI/EQ ties into personal branding. MORE
Hard as it is to believe, 2020 is finally drawing to a close. The year has brought more challenges than expected, and most are far from over. MORE
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. I had a dream about my boss … and now realize I’m attracted to him. I am a teacher in a large school district. From my first interview with my superintendent, we got along. I didn’t realize then that he had a reputation for not being friendly. MORE
Our dog died. Well, we put him down. Put him to sleep is what the vet in Boston said. Maybe “to put down” is only for a goat or a pig. I’m not sure. We knew Sparky would die soon because the vet wouldn’t operate on his cancer. His heart wasn’t good enough. MORE
Entrepreneur and management revolutionary Tony Hsieh passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020, after injuries sustained in a house fire. Hsieh was, famously, the former CEO of Zappos, a company that revolutionized shoe shopping and how customer service worked. MORE
Usually at this time of year, my inbox fills up with questions about company holiday parties: How many drinks are OK to have there? Should I bring a date? Do I really have to go at all? This year, the questions are quite different – and nearly all along the lines of “what do we even do for the holidays in a pandemic?” Many employers are simply canceling holiday celebrations, since there’s no way to safely gather. MORE
A job loss can be devastating, emotionally, and financially. It can be hard to get back out there on the job market, but you have to if you hope to find a new position. But, if it’s been a while since you’ve interviewed for jobs, your skills might be rusty. MORE
“I needed a more resilient career after facing a challenging time.”. Heather Black wanted more flexibility and security in her work. So she invested in retraining, overcame imposter syndrome, and built a new career with a wealth of opportunity along the way. Here's her story MORE
Losing your job can be a devastating experience. Unfortunately, the current global situation is leaving a lot of people unemployed or looking at an industry change. This experience makes a tough situation even more challenging. . MORE
While many companies are attempting to do their best when it comes to gender inequality, it’s still not where we want it to be. Since women are paid 82 cents for every dollar a man makes, it leaves room for improvement. But how different is work for men and women? MORE
“I don’t fail. Either I succeed or I learn.” ” – Nelson Mandela. If you can’t see the photo above, please [ Click Here ]. MORE
Work offers us structure, purpose, meaning and contribution. Work can make us well, but when burnout occurs positive emotions can feel fleeting, engagement is threadbare, relationships are frayed, meaning is murky, accomplishments are infrequent, and our personal strengths languish. MORE
Is it okay to breastfeed on camera on a video conference? The Society for Human Resources asked this question. SHRM Connect: Breastfeeding on Zoom Calls… What Would You Do? link] #SHRMConnect pic.twitter.com/tXMSNFPcf1 — SHRM (@SHRM) December 2, 2020. MORE
By now, most of us have reached a steady state conceptually related to raising the minimum wage. Reasonable people can agree that we should pay people as close to a living wage as we possible can, right? Then, of course, it all goes to hell. MORE
Sometimes everything goes to Hell and you need to be prepared. Join Brenda and I as we discuss this and also talk about pie and why cats are better than dogs. Brenda might disagree on that last statement.). The post The Real HR Show: When All Hell Breaks Loose appeared first on Evil HR Lady MORE
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If you are going for an interview as a prospective employee then you should do some research. Read the job description and requirements carefully. Browse the web site to see how the organization presents itself. Search for news items and comments about the company on news sites and blogs. MORE
Brené Brown, a researcher of authenticity, shame, and courage, talks about vulnerability and living wholeheartedly. You can follow her on Twitter and at her website BreneBrown.com. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Interviewer pressed me about the presidential election. I had my first job interview since the pandemic started. It took place the day after Election Day. MORE
How to Become a More Effective Manager . Your management style will, to some extent, depend on personal factors such as your values, the relationships you have with your staff and the type of industry your business is operating in. MORE
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. My boss told me I need to wear makeup and jewelry. I work as an account manager in health care. I have a new boss who has been writing me up for having an “unprofessional appearance.” Today she explained to me that I need to wear makeup and jewelry. MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose coworkers were making orgasm sounds while she was on the phone ? Here’s the update. MORE
In response to a backlash, Microsoft has agreed to remove the user names from its new “Productivity Score” function that we talked about earlier this week. MORE
Sponsored Advertisement. WHAT: How to Make Remote Work Part of Your Team’s DNA. This is THE remote work webinar for managers. MORE
If there's one thing I love in the HR Tech Community, it's great recurring research - the type that's not a flash in the pan, but gets released every year so you can track changes. This type of research helps build a vendor/partner brand, and if done right, it's a total gift to folks like you and me. MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. My older male coworker is obsessed with my weight and baby plans. MORE
Several years ago, a reader shared with us this epic email that was sent by their company’s boss after a holiday party gone terribly awry, and as we enter the holiday season we remember its glory. This happened about ten years ago, but the email I received from our boss was so epic I preserved it. Context: The second year I worked at this company, our holiday party was held on a dinner cruise boat. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My old job ripped off another company. I just finished a year long project with a really great place. It went really well and they have strongly hinted at me coming back next year for more projects and supporting my continued work in my field. MORE
It’s the launch of this year’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager! Every day this month, I’ll be running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. To kick us off…. Remember the letter-writer whose employee kept getting deadnamed by a coworker ? MORE
A little bit over a year ago, Sara Christensen’s business, Kickass Masterminds, went up in smoke. MORE
?2020: The year of COVID-19. The year from hell. The year it all fell apart. Many of us can’t wait to leave 2020 behind. Even introverts like me are itching to get out and about again. MORE
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. I couldn’t use sick time after my boyfriend had a stroke because we’re not married. I have a pre-COVID question about something that is still bothering me after more than a year. MORE
Attracting the best people into a business is one of the biggest challenges facing many companies, however, while most employers understand the need for an effective talent acquisition process to attract and hire the right people, many haven’t developed a way for evaluating its effectiveness. MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose emotionally fragile employee was sobbing at work multiple times a week ? Here’s the update. MORE
According to Gallup the level of burnout of people working from home has risen this year from 18% to 29% and the amount of people working entirely from home has risen from 4% to 40%. This nullifies the idea, “that there is no place like home.” MORE
A reader writes: Two of my employees are hourly graduate students who mostly work nights and weekends when our full-time employees do not. The position is pre-professional, meaning we treat them like any other professionals, while giving them coaching and help looking for full-time work in the field. MORE
Evil HR Lady
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Is it okay to breastfeed on camera on a video conference? The Society for Human Resources asked this question. SHRM Connect: Breastfeeding on Zoom Calls… What Would You Do? link] #SHRMConnect pic.twitter.com/tXMSNFPcf1 — SHRM (@SHRM) December 2, 2020.
Executive Career Brand
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Hard skills will always be an important consideration in hiring. But people with superior so-called “soft” skills, or Emotional Intelligence/Emotional Quotient (EI/EQ), are becoming more sought after. EI/EQ ties into personal branding.
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Ms. Career Girl
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
While many companies are attempting to do their best when it comes to gender inequality, it’s still not where we want it to be. Since women are paid 82 cents for every dollar a man makes, it leaves room for improvement. But how different is work for men and women?
Sklover Working Wisdom
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
“I don’t fail. Either I succeed or I learn.” ” – Nelson Mandela. If you can’t see the photo above, please [ Click Here ].
The HR Capitalist
DECEMBER 2, 2020
If there's one thing I love in the HR Tech Community, it's great recurring research - the type that's not a flash in the pan, but gets released every year so you can track changes. This type of research helps build a vendor/partner brand, and if done right, it's a total gift to folks like you and me.
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
A little bit over a year ago, Sara Christensen’s business, Kickass Masterminds, went up in smoke.
Ms. Career Girl
DECEMBER 1, 2020
?2020: The year of COVID-19. The year from hell. The year it all fell apart. Many of us can’t wait to leave 2020 behind. Even introverts like me are itching to get out and about again.
Career Digital brings together the best career advice and insights from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Career Shifters
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
“I needed a more resilient career after facing a challenging time.”. Heather Black wanted more flexibility and security in her work. So she invested in retraining, overcame imposter syndrome, and built a new career with a wealth of opportunity along the way. Here's her story
Evil HR Lady
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Sponsored Advertisement. WHAT: How to Make Remote Work Part of Your Team’s DNA. This is THE remote work webinar for managers.
The Undercover Recruiter
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Hard as it is to believe, 2020 is finally drawing to a close. The year has brought more challenges than expected, and most are far from over.
Jobacle
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Losing your job can be a devastating experience. Unfortunately, the current global situation is leaving a lot of people unemployed or looking at an industry change. This experience makes a tough situation even more challenging. .
Undercover Recruiter
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Attracting the best people into a business is one of the biggest challenges facing many companies, however, while most employers understand the need for an effective talent acquisition process to attract and hire the right people, many haven’t developed a way for evaluating its effectiveness.
Evil HR Lady
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Sometimes everything goes to Hell and you need to be prepared. Join Brenda and I as we discuss this and also talk about pie and why cats are better than dogs. Brenda might disagree on that last statement.). The post The Real HR Show: When All Hell Breaks Loose appeared first on Evil HR Lady
Career Tips Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Brené Brown, a researcher of authenticity, shame, and courage, talks about vulnerability and living wholeheartedly. You can follow her on Twitter and at her website BreneBrown.com.
Boomers Next Step
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
If you are going for an interview as a prospective employee then you should do some research. Read the job description and requirements carefully. Browse the web site to see how the organization presents itself. Search for news items and comments about the company on news sites and blogs.
Penelope Trunk
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Our dog died. Well, we put him down. Put him to sleep is what the vet in Boston said. Maybe “to put down” is only for a goat or a pig. I’m not sure. We knew Sparky would die soon because the vet wouldn’t operate on his cancer. His heart wasn’t good enough.
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 28, 2020
Entrepreneur and management revolutionary Tony Hsieh passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020, after injuries sustained in a house fire. Hsieh was, famously, the former CEO of Zappos, a company that revolutionized shoe shopping and how customer service worked.
Career Tips Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2020
I get what I expect and allow. …I I expect cooperation. …I I expect beauty. …I I expect love. …I I expect friendship. …I I expect joy. …I I expect laughter. …I I expect fun. …I I expect wellness. …I I expect cool experiences. I expect and allow all that I enjoy.
Corn on the Job
DECEMBER 2, 2020
How to Become a More Effective Manager . Your management style will, to some extent, depend on personal factors such as your values, the relationships you have with your staff and the type of industry your business is operating in.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 1, 2020
It’s the launch of this year’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager! Every day this month, I’ll be running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. To kick us off…. Remember the letter-writer whose employee kept getting deadnamed by a coworker ?
David Zinger
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
According to Gallup the level of burnout of people working from home has risen this year from 18% to 29% and the amount of people working entirely from home has risen from 4% to 40%. This nullifies the idea, “that there is no place like home.”
The HR Capitalist
DECEMBER 1, 2020
By now, most of us have reached a steady state conceptually related to raising the minimum wage. Reasonable people can agree that we should pay people as close to a living wage as we possible can, right? Then, of course, it all goes to hell.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
David Zinger
NOVEMBER 28, 2020
Work offers us structure, purpose, meaning and contribution. Work can make us well, but when burnout occurs positive emotions can feel fleeting, engagement is threadbare, relationships are frayed, meaning is murky, accomplishments are infrequent, and our personal strengths languish.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 2, 2020
In response to a backlash, Microsoft has agreed to remove the user names from its new “Productivity Score” function that we talked about earlier this week.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. My boss told me I need to wear makeup and jewelry. I work as an account manager in health care. I have a new boss who has been writing me up for having an “unprofessional appearance.” Today she explained to me that I need to wear makeup and jewelry.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 3, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. My older male coworker is obsessed with my weight and baby plans.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 1, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose coworkers were making orgasm sounds while she was on the phone ? Here’s the update.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 3, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose emotionally fragile employee was sobbing at work multiple times a week ? Here’s the update.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Several years ago, a reader shared with us this epic email that was sent by their company’s boss after a holiday party gone terribly awry, and as we enter the holiday season we remember its glory. This happened about ten years ago, but the email I received from our boss was so epic I preserved it. Context: The second year I worked at this company, our holiday party was held on a dinner cruise boat.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 2, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My old job ripped off another company. I just finished a year long project with a really great place. It went really well and they have strongly hinted at me coming back next year for more projects and supporting my continued work in my field.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 2, 2020
A reader writes: Two of my employees are hourly graduate students who mostly work nights and weekends when our full-time employees do not. The position is pre-professional, meaning we treat them like any other professionals, while giving them coaching and help looking for full-time work in the field.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 2, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose coworker was a Covid denier and was monopolizing group calls with rants about it? Here’s the update.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. I couldn’t use sick time after my boyfriend had a stroke because we’re not married. I have a pre-COVID question about something that is still bothering me after more than a year.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 1, 2020
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. I had a dream about my boss … and now realize I’m attracted to him. I am a teacher in a large school district. From my first interview with my superintendent, we got along. I didn’t realize then that he had a reputation for not being friendly.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Usually at this time of year, my inbox fills up with questions about company holiday parties: How many drinks are OK to have there? Should I bring a date? Do I really have to go at all? This year, the questions are quite different – and nearly all along the lines of “what do we even do for the holidays in a pandemic?” Many employers are simply canceling holiday celebrations, since there’s no way to safely gather.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 3, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Interviewer pressed me about the presidential election. I had my first job interview since the pandemic started. It took place the day after Election Day.
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