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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My coworker’s medication is affecting their work and our manager doesn’t know. On four separate occasions in the last month, a coworker has come into work completely spaced out. Slightly slurring, eyes not focusing, forgetting things we had just talked about, unable to stay on conversation topic, stumbly and unfocused when walking. They haven’t made any egregious mistakes, but it’s a problem. MORE
A reader writes: I have a coworker, Jane, who deals with conflict in strange and alienating ways. Recently, she’s been giving people the silent treatment on and off. It makes meetings tense, and she tends to keep it up for days or weeks at a time before spontaneously deciding she’s speaking to her coworkers again. MORE
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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I make delicious baked goods and my office knows it. I was a baker for 10 years before I started my current corporate job. I would bring cookies or cupcakes for my team members’ birthdays or other office events. It got around that I made very good baked goods and now I am constantly being asked to make things to bring to work. In the last few weeks, I have been asked to make cookies three times, cupcakes twice, and a peanut butter pie. MORE
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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Can our employer require us to get an in-office flu shot? In years past, my office has offered an in-office flu clinic for employees who were interested. As flu season is upon us, our office reached out about the flu clinic again, but this time they are saying participation is required from everyone, and if you don’t sign up for a time, one will be assigned to you for the clinic. MORE
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A reader writes: I’m in a bit of a moral dilemma here and was hoping you and the commenters could help out. I’ve been working at my current restaurant job for about a year now. Unlike most restaurants I’ve worked at, there have been very few HR problems — everyone got along with each other pretty well. About two months ago, we hired two new people, Jake and Diana. MORE
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Ms. Career Girl
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Smartphones have changed the way many Americans work. They quicken communication, they allow coworkers to reach out and respond to problems even while they are out of the office, and they let many take work home with them.
Career Shifters
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Everywhere you turn it seems to be staring back at you: "Experience in a similar role required". How can you move into work you love when nobody will give you a chance? Natasha shares the key ideas and practical actions that can help you dodge the experience Catch-22
Career Alley
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Let's face it you spend a lot of time “working” and it would be so much better if you got enjoyment and satisfaction from your choice. If the prospect of changing careers seems a little daunting, Find your Dream Job Dream job
Career Trend
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Some people assert that “the resume has just a single purpose.” ” I heartily DISagree.
Ms. Career Girl
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
You’ve been staring at your computer screen for hours, unable to do anything. You continuously find yourself wasting away the hours at work, procrastinating and avoiding the one thing you should be doing.
Ms. Career Girl
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
If you’re attempting to improve your diet — whether that means taking in fewer calories or carbs, or less sugar — you’ll find that the majority of the choices on a cocktail menu are out of the question.
Evil HR Lady
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
When some employers talk about their company’s benefits, they are simply referring to health insurance—but there is so much more to consider. For a few pennies out of your organization’s coffers, there are several ways you can help the workforce save money. For starters, you can help your coworkers stretch their paychecks and make the most of their benefits by sharing these six cost-saving ideas for employees. Choose Your Health Insurance Wisely.
Jobacle
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
So, you’ve had one of those awful stomach-drop moments.
Career Shifters
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Megha has no doubts about her skills, her ambition or the field she wants to move into. But she remains a captive to fear. How do you build your resilience so that you're strong enough to face the unknown
Ms. Career Girl
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Vitamins are essential in our daily routine, but how do you know what you should be taking in your 20’s compared to your 40’s, or 60’s? What are the best vitamins to take for your age? Dr. Christopher Calapai D.O.
Evil HR Lady
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
The EEOC filed suit against Del Taco due to sexual harassment complaints from “young female employees.” ” They claim that at least three male supervisors harassed the young women. The female employees filed complaints and faced retaliation instead of relief. On September 18, McDonald’s employees in 10 cities will walk out in protest against the working conditions and sexual harassment.
The Undercover Recruiter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2018
Getting to the office at the crack of dawn and leaving late is possibly an extra signaling exercising of one’s dedication, in preference to it being an effective use of time.
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
What I’ve learned from selling stuff on this blog is that I don’t like to do it. It’s hard to tell you I’m hating myself and then tell you, “Buy my course about happiness!” ” So, I’ve decided to change my business model.
HR Capitalist
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Capitalist Note : This week is HR Haters week at the Capitalist. Let's ID the personas out there who don't respect HR and figure out how to deal with them. HOW THE PEOPLE WHO HATE HR WILL STICK IT TO YOU. The first thing you must realize about the people who hate HR is that it’s never personal. If someone hates HR, those feelings were solidified long before you came on the scene. There’s a chance you’re awesome.
Evil HR Lady
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Did you know you can lose a sexual harassment lawsuit even when no one was actually sexually harassed and the court agrees that no sexual harassment took place? You can, if you retaliate against the person who made the complaint. Sure, it won’t be the sexual harassment complaint that you lose on–but retaliation charges can be just as expensive. How you treat someone who makes a complaint is critical and you have to be careful to not retaliate.
The Undercover Recruiter
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Sponsored by MightyRecruiter “Trust, but verify” is a time-tested and effective way to do business. That holds especially true with top candidates as they reach the stage of being cleared for hire.
Imarticus Learning
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
What is the job of a data engineer? How is it different from the role of a data analyst? What does a data scientist do? Confused? Let us put all the different aspect of data analytics into different buckets and make it all more manageable for you.
David Zinger
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The ability to marshall our resources for work has a huge impact on work engagement and managing stress. Yet many of us struggle to mobilize the wide variety of resources we have available to us. Buckets of Pearls. For twenty years, I was a practicing counselling psychologist.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
A reader writes: I have a coworker, Jane, who deals with conflict in strange and alienating ways. Recently, she’s been giving people the silent treatment on and off. It makes meetings tense, and she tends to keep it up for days or weeks at a time before spontaneously deciding she’s speaking to her coworkers again.
The Undercover Recruiter
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
We bring you yet another panel of ten experts and this time we’re talking all things recruitment marketing. But what is recruitment marketing I hear you say? I mean, it sounds pretty obvious going by its title but is it?
Water Cooler Wisdom
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
There is a great deal of advice for securing a business loan for a company that's just getting off the ground. But what's less frequently discussed is what an owner should do for financial help long after the initial setup. For many owners, a business loan might mean the difference between surviving and having to abandon the organization.
HR Capitalist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Capitalist Note : This week is HR Haters week at the Capitalist. Let's ID the personas out there who don't respect HR and figure out how to deal with them. --. I’ve been in HR for over 20 years. I’m somewhat of an expert on people who hate HR. For the youngsters reading this post, I’m sorry.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
A reader writes: I’m in a bit of a moral dilemma here and was hoping you and the commenters could help out. I’ve been working at my current restaurant job for about a year now. Unlike most restaurants I’ve worked at, there have been very few HR problems — everyone got along with each other pretty well. About two months ago, we hired two new people, Jake and Diana.
The Undercover Recruiter
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
A bad hire can be one of the most expensive decisions you can make, especially for the programmers in IT. The individual programming mistake can be costly, but the behaviors of the software developer can be even more costly.
The Undercover Recruiter
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
What’s the secret sauce behind the enviable employer brand of Southwest Airlines? Find out in our latest piece with their People Director, Shari Conway. A servant leader and HR professional in the airline industry for over 20 years, Shari’s job is focused on supporting the team members of Southwest. Have a listen to the episode below, View Article. The Sky High Success of Southwest Airline’s Employer Brand Undercover Recruiter - Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Blog.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My coworker’s medication is affecting their work and our manager doesn’t know. On four separate occasions in the last month, a coworker has come into work completely spaced out. Slightly slurring, eyes not focusing, forgetting things we had just talked about, unable to stay on conversation topic, stumbly and unfocused when walking. They haven’t made any egregious mistakes, but it’s a problem.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
A reader writes: I’m having trouble dealing with fallout from an awkward interaction that took place at work a few days ago. I work in a large organization on an open floor plan. One of my neighbors is Sam, a nice, chatty, younger guy in a different department. We spend a lot of time taking when we have the bandwidth for it, and his boss, Ariel, often cheerfully joins in.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
A reader writes: I found out a couple days ago that I didn’t even pass the 20-minute phone screening to the next round of interviews for a job I applied for, and it’s really a huge blow of confidence. I applied to a position a couple weeks ago at a dream company and I got an email saying the recruiter was interested in setting up a phone screening.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
A reader writes: After searching for over three months, I finally received a job offer. I accepted and will start in a week. While I am happy to have the offer and will take the job, I am a little wary. Since accepting the offer and letting a few friends and family members know I got the position, I have received a number of warnings from people who either work there, have worked there, or know someone who works/worked there.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I make delicious baked goods and my office knows it. I was a baker for 10 years before I started my current corporate job. I would bring cookies or cupcakes for my team members’ birthdays or other office events. It got around that I made very good baked goods and now I am constantly being asked to make things to bring to work. In the last few weeks, I have been asked to make cookies three times, cupcakes twice, and a peanut butter pie.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 15, 2018
This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. This one is truly no work and no school.). Book recommendation of the week: Goodbye, Vitamin , by Rachel Khong.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Can our employer require us to get an in-office flu shot? In years past, my office has offered an in-office flu clinic for employees who were interested. As flu season is upon us, our office reached out about the flu clinic again, but this time they are saying participation is required from everyone, and if you don’t sign up for a time, one will be assigned to you for the clinic.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. Can I used my unlimited time off to do part-time nanny work? I recently started working at a company with “unlimited discretionary time off.” ” The policy was explained to me like this: just tell your manager when you want to be out, and as long as your work is getting done, you can take as much time off as you like.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Of all the perks some employers offer to entice employees to stay at the office longer – free food and drinks, foosball tables, nap rooms, even laundry service – there’s one that brings out stronger emotions than all the rest: dogs at work. At Slate today, I wrote about why some people love having dogs at work, and others hate it — and what happens when it goes really wrong. You can read it here.
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