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It's Friday. Let's do something fun. Definition time! Caveman , k?v?man, man, noun. Beware of people in the workplace who refer to themselves as cavemen. It's a set up most commonly used in the following context: "Well, I'm just a Caveman. I don't understand a lot of things and what you just said sounds so complex. But what I do know is _.". MORE
Here are four updates from people who had their letters answered here in the past. Family noise when working from home due to quarantine (#4 at the link). MORE
Why should any of us look behind the next hill, or across the border, or across the ocean, into the warm living rooms of people who don’t look or think or talk as we do? MORE
Digital events are part and parcel of the modern workforce, but they sometimes suffer from not having the same power as real-life events. MORE
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” ” – Alice Walker. Without question, “perceived powerlessness” is the number one issue I most often need to address with my clients when they face problems and opportunities at work. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. A manager who wants to hire me keeps buying me gifts. A manager in a different department who I believe I have a great working relationship with can’t keep staff in her department. MORE
Attention HR geeks who like to dabble in compensatio n. Also, attention anyone who is interested in current events, which finds some highly compensated workers moving out of high priced areas (SF, NYC, LA) to work remote. MORE
A recent lawsuit filed versus United Airlines shows how complicated/dangerous staffing decisions involving customer-facing positions can be. A rundown of the lawsuit appears below. MORE
Creating a business takes hard work, long hours, and countless decisions. Don’t let your work go to waste because you neglected to protect your dream. Take time to secure your business to guarantee you’ll be a success. . MORE
Bored with the same old work routines, Simona’s all fired up for change. She’s hit on a career idea that’s worth exploring further, but clear information is in short supply. How do you carve out a route into work you’re convinced you’ll love, when the way ahead feels like a close-kept secret MORE
“I felt like I'd outgrown my role with nowhere to go.”. When Nathan Walker's contract came up for renewal and his first reaction was disappointment, he knew it was time to move on. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My coworker got angry at my minor prank. I am a man and I had a strange incident with a female coworker. We both have had a very playful, joking relationship. MORE
If you are a 50+-year-old worker, you have probably experienced some ageism at work. Whether you have been passed over for a promotion, perceived as someone who isn’t current on the latest trends, or not included in the water cooler discussions, negative perceptions about seniors are common. MORE
One of the hardest things to determine throughout your career is when to leave a job. So many factors keep us in place. It could be comfort or complacency or friendships or money, the list goes on and on. MORE
I wake up. Not because of an alarm. Not because I successfully completed the five to six 90-minute sleep cycles my 22 year-old body usually needs. What stirred me from my (probably) mid-cycle sleep was the chilly air nipping away at my toes, despite being snuggled up in bed. MORE
A reader writes: I have been with my organization for a few years, but I recently switched to a new department about four months ago. Every morning we have a Zoom call to discuss upcoming tasks and current status on projects and sometimes our supervisor will assign tasks. MORE
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
We’ve all been so wrapped up in Covid, we might have forgotten to keep our eye on the NLRB. Plus, the Brenda answers a workers comp question and I answer one about walking employees out when they quit! MORE
A reader writes: I am a fairly new manager and I recently got a new, young subordinate. We work in a nonprofit and the dress code is very relaxed. We often only wear t-shirts and jeans, and even shorts won’t raise eyebrows if it’s very hot. However, I have come across an issue with the new hire. She has a very big chest and she likes to wear tank tops, which make her chest area very pronounced. MORE
I’m a big fan of the writer Anne Helen Petersen, who wrote the excellent “Scandals of Classic Hollywood” series at the now-defunct Hairpin and a series of fascinating profiles and lately has been writing more and more about work. Her newest book, out this week, is Can’t Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation. MORE
A reader writes: I recently took over as manager for a small team. One of the employees on the team, Jane, announced that she was leaving and had a new job lined up. Jane’s replacement was hired but before she could start, there were some problems with Jane’s new job. MORE
If you are running your own business in Adelaide that is currently thriving, then you are one of the people who will highly benefit from hiring a recruitment agency. The most common misconception about recruitment agencies is that they provide a service to individuals who are looking for work. MORE
A reader writes: I am a college student in my low 20s, two years in to my absolute dream job. I work for a medium-sized nonprofit that functions as an umbrella organization for six branches. I am the first assistant to one of these directors, and I’ve known her for years. MORE
A reader writes: My husband works for a small firm founded by veterans. Last week, his supervisor assigned him an extreme amount of work, including some tasks that weren’t fully feasible. He ended up working back-to-back, 11-hour, stress-filled days, including starting the second day at 6 am. MORE
Whatever the position and wherever it is, you should do your best to get to know the business and the role way ahead of the time that you apply for it. Here, we’re going to look at what kind of research you should be doing during your job search and just why it’s so vital. MORE
Employers have a legal duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees. You can better manage health and safety risks in the workplace by understanding the signs of drug and alcohol misuse. MORE
I have a friend who has a compromised immune system. One that means if he gets the coronavirus, there is an almost 100% chance he will end up in the hospital — because that is what happened to all the other patients of his doctor have done.So, he’s been very careful. He rarely goes out […]. MORE
I'm on the record as believing the HR Generalist (CHRO to early career) is the most important component in the HR machine at any company. Of course, I love HR Specialists too. Shout out to the specialists! You're doing what you love and you are important! We love you! MORE
Pregnancy shouldn’t be an issue in job interviews , assignments, promotions, or day-to-day work. But it is, and sometimes women don’t have the protection that they think they do. MORE
“There are two things which will make us happy in this life if we attend to them. The first is never to vex ourselves about what we cannot help; and the second is never to vex ourselves about what we can help.” ” –Anonymous. MORE
A reader writes: My boss has announced that now that we’re all working from home, the entire company will now be spending the work day on a Zoom call with video. He framed it as being for our benefit and useful for “establishing a work life balance” and so we can “see our coworkers and feel like we’re back in the office.” ” Plus, it’s supposedly so we can “ask questions without having to take meetings.” MORE
With September finally here, it’s time to break out some stories that can make you feel as if you’re in another world. Here’s our picks of books to read that are full of self-discovery and help break you away from the odd world of 2020. Even if just for a little while! MORE
All employees are required to wear masks when walking around, keep socially distanced while seated, and must eat lunch their desks–no group lunches in the cafeteria. Unless, of course, you’re part of the executive team. MORE
I begin most resume writing projects with a get-to-know-you phone call with a prospective client. It is during this call that I always ask this question: “What are you doing now and what are you hoping to transition into?”. MORE
A reader writes: I work in a large department (50+ people) and was recently promoted to a separate role that is still within my department. While I still have contact with the same upper management, I have entirely separate responsibilities with almost no overlap from my previous role. MORE
Good writing is infrequently considered a business skill, but when practiced, it can make everything from brand building to email marketing more effective. It's especially important now that businesses have been relying on digital channels to stay connected to their customers during the pandemic, finding themselves competing for attention with virtually every brand that has a social media presence. MORE
Companies like Twitter and Square recently announced their employees could work remotely forever. But, while remote working can provide many opportunities for the companies of today, longstanding adoption is only beneficial if the transition is completed in the right way. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My boss commented on my work with a puke emoji. I work in a PR agency and we are planning a webinar for our most important client. MORE
We often think of working from home as a perk (you can work in sweats! with a cat in your lap!), but with so many people switching to remote work because of Covid, lots of them have discovered they don’t much like it. Part of that is because of the circumstances, of course: we’re in the middle of a highly stressful crisis with no timeline for its end, and lots of people are trying to juggle child care along with work. MORE
Ms. Career Girl
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
With September finally here, it’s time to break out some stories that can make you feel as if you’re in another world. Here’s our picks of books to read that are full of self-discovery and help break you away from the odd world of 2020. Even if just for a little while!
Professional Resume Services
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
If you are a 50+-year-old worker, you have probably experienced some ageism at work. Whether you have been passed over for a promotion, perceived as someone who isn’t current on the latest trends, or not included in the water cooler discussions, negative perceptions about seniors are common.
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Cube Rules
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
I have a friend who has a compromised immune system. One that means if he gets the coronavirus, there is an almost 100% chance he will end up in the hospital — because that is what happened to all the other patients of his doctor have done.So, he’s been very careful. He rarely goes out […].
Sklover Working Wisdom
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” ” – Alice Walker. Without question, “perceived powerlessness” is the number one issue I most often need to address with my clients when they face problems and opportunities at work.
Ms. Career Girl
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
I begin most resume writing projects with a get-to-know-you phone call with a prospective client. It is during this call that I always ask this question: “What are you doing now and what are you hoping to transition into?”.
The HR Capitalist
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Attention HR geeks who like to dabble in compensatio n. Also, attention anyone who is interested in current events, which finds some highly compensated workers moving out of high priced areas (SF, NYC, LA) to work remote.
Evil HR Lady
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
All employees are required to wear masks when walking around, keep socially distanced while seated, and must eat lunch their desks–no group lunches in the cafeteria. Unless, of course, you’re part of the executive team.
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Ms. Career Girl
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
I wake up. Not because of an alarm. Not because I successfully completed the five to six 90-minute sleep cycles my 22 year-old body usually needs. What stirred me from my (probably) mid-cycle sleep was the chilly air nipping away at my toes, despite being snuggled up in bed.
The HR Capitalist
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
A recent lawsuit filed versus United Airlines shows how complicated/dangerous staffing decisions involving customer-facing positions can be. A rundown of the lawsuit appears below.
Evil HR Lady
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
We’ve all been so wrapped up in Covid, we might have forgotten to keep our eye on the NLRB. Plus, the Brenda answers a workers comp question and I answer one about walking employees out when they quit!
Career Shifters
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
“I felt like I'd outgrown my role with nowhere to go.”. When Nathan Walker's contract came up for renewal and his first reaction was disappointment, he knew it was time to move on.
Ms. Career Girl
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Why should any of us look behind the next hill, or across the border, or across the ocean, into the warm living rooms of people who don’t look or think or talk as we do?
The HR Capitalist
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
I'm on the record as believing the HR Generalist (CHRO to early career) is the most important component in the HR machine at any company. Of course, I love HR Specialists too. Shout out to the specialists! You're doing what you love and you are important! We love you!
Evil HR Lady
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Pregnancy shouldn’t be an issue in job interviews , assignments, promotions, or day-to-day work. But it is, and sometimes women don’t have the protection that they think they do.
Career Shifters
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Bored with the same old work routines, Simona’s all fired up for change. She’s hit on a career idea that’s worth exploring further, but clear information is in short supply. How do you carve out a route into work you’re convinced you’ll love, when the way ahead feels like a close-kept secret
Jobacle
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Digital events are part and parcel of the modern workforce, but they sometimes suffer from not having the same power as real-life events.
The HR Capitalist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
It's Friday. Let's do something fun. Definition time! Caveman , k?v?man, man, noun. Beware of people in the workplace who refer to themselves as cavemen. It's a set up most commonly used in the following context: "Well, I'm just a Caveman. I don't understand a lot of things and what you just said sounds so complex. But what I do know is _.".
The Undercover Recruiter
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Companies like Twitter and Square recently announced their employees could work remotely forever. But, while remote working can provide many opportunities for the companies of today, longstanding adoption is only beneficial if the transition is completed in the right way.
Career Tips Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
“There are two things which will make us happy in this life if we attend to them. The first is never to vex ourselves about what we cannot help; and the second is never to vex ourselves about what we can help.” ” –Anonymous.
Jobacle
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
If you are running your own business in Adelaide that is currently thriving, then you are one of the people who will highly benefit from hiring a recruitment agency. The most common misconception about recruitment agencies is that they provide a service to individuals who are looking for work.
Water Cooler Wisdom
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Good writing is infrequently considered a business skill, but when practiced, it can make everything from brand building to email marketing more effective. It's especially important now that businesses have been relying on digital channels to stay connected to their customers during the pandemic, finding themselves competing for attention with virtually every brand that has a social media presence.
Corn on the Job
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Employers have a legal duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees. You can better manage health and safety risks in the workplace by understanding the signs of drug and alcohol misuse.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
I’m a big fan of the writer Anne Helen Petersen, who wrote the excellent “Scandals of Classic Hollywood” series at the now-defunct Hairpin and a series of fascinating profiles and lately has been writing more and more about work. Her newest book, out this week, is Can’t Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation.
Jobacle
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
One of the hardest things to determine throughout your career is when to leave a job. So many factors keep us in place. It could be comfort or complacency or friendships or money, the list goes on and on.
Corn on the Job
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Whatever the position and wherever it is, you should do your best to get to know the business and the role way ahead of the time that you apply for it. Here, we’re going to look at what kind of research you should be doing during your job search and just why it’s so vital.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
A reader writes: My husband works for a small firm founded by veterans. Last week, his supervisor assigned him an extreme amount of work, including some tasks that weren’t fully feasible. He ended up working back-to-back, 11-hour, stress-filled days, including starting the second day at 6 am.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
A reader writes: I have been with my organization for a few years, but I recently switched to a new department about four months ago. Every morning we have a Zoom call to discuss upcoming tasks and current status on projects and sometimes our supervisor will assign tasks.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
A reader writes: I am a college student in my low 20s, two years in to my absolute dream job. I work for a medium-sized nonprofit that functions as an umbrella organization for six branches. I am the first assistant to one of these directors, and I’ve known her for years.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My coworker got angry at my minor prank. I am a man and I had a strange incident with a female coworker. We both have had a very playful, joking relationship.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
We often think of working from home as a perk (you can work in sweats! with a cat in your lap!), but with so many people switching to remote work because of Covid, lots of them have discovered they don’t much like it. Part of that is because of the circumstances, of course: we’re in the middle of a highly stressful crisis with no timeline for its end, and lots of people are trying to juggle child care along with work.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My boss commented on my work with a puke emoji. I work in a PR agency and we are planning a webinar for our most important client.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Here are four updates from people who had their letters answered here in the past. Family noise when working from home due to quarantine (#4 at the link).
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
A reader writes: I am a fairly new manager and I recently got a new, young subordinate. We work in a nonprofit and the dress code is very relaxed. We often only wear t-shirts and jeans, and even shorts won’t raise eyebrows if it’s very hot. However, I have come across an issue with the new hire. She has a very big chest and she likes to wear tank tops, which make her chest area very pronounced.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. A manager who wants to hire me keeps buying me gifts. A manager in a different department who I believe I have a great working relationship with can’t keep staff in her department.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
A reader writes: I work in a large department (50+ people) and was recently promoted to a separate role that is still within my department. While I still have contact with the same upper management, I have entirely separate responsibilities with almost no overlap from my previous role.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
A reader writes: My boss has announced that now that we’re all working from home, the entire company will now be spending the work day on a Zoom call with video. He framed it as being for our benefit and useful for “establishing a work life balance” and so we can “see our coworkers and feel like we’re back in the office.” ” Plus, it’s supposedly so we can “ask questions without having to take meetings.”
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
A reader writes: I recently took over as manager for a small team. One of the employees on the team, Jane, announced that she was leaving and had a new job lined up. Jane’s replacement was hired but before she could start, there were some problems with Jane’s new job.
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