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Workplace Coach Questions
Tuesday, 8th January, 2013 at 1:45 AM
This is where our Workplace Coaches answer your submitted questions and provide sound solutions with solid information.
April 19,2013 - Lastest question is on Social Media!
Pointing A Finger
Friday, 24th May, 2013 at 8:59 PM
When confronted with problems, we occasionally stubbornly sit in a stalled position, refusing to take action. Like the fourth grader who jumps higher and higher in a desperate attempt to prove the laws of gravity don't bind him to the Earth, we ignore the forces of interpersonal gravity. Rather than acknowledging we control no one but ourselves, we insist...
The Office Gatekeeper - A Target for Bullies
Wednesday, 22nd May, 2013 at 6:37 PM
I work in a job I really like. Unfortunately, besides managing the office for an apartment complex, I'm charged with noting when other employees come late or leave early. As a result, some employees don't like me.
The worst two are a married couple...
He Said/She Said... how To Find the Truth
Monday, 20th May, 2013 at 7:14 PM
Q. How do I figure out what happened during a he said/she said fight that took place in our office last weekend?
the Grass Isn't Always Greener
Friday, 17th May, 2013 at 5:54 PM
Chances are you've met the man (or woman) who keeps his job options wide open. Even after he lands a great job, he keeps his resume on monster.com, scans the classifieds with his Sunday coffee and attends as many trade conferences as he can to network. Whenever he meets a manager who might hire him he suggests lunch just to "explore the opportunities." Like the person who avoids commitment in personal relationships, this employee continuously seeks a more appealing job.
Last Minute Man
Thursday, 16th May, 2013 at 9:06 PM
I work for the original Last Minute Manager. He almost misses every deadline imaginable, from a plane departure to a legal filing. I've worked for him for a year and have never received an assignment that wasn't handed to me at the last minute, putting me under extreme pressure.
It's clear he loves the adrenaline rush. I don't. I can't stand turning in half-done assignments. I've stayed as late as 2 a.m. to make sure I meet deadlines despite his lateness.
Fired For Voicing My Concerns
Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Q. When I moved here in February, I was immediately hired at a popular local restaurant. On my first day and since, I've noticed health code and safety violations.
I asked the manager about these and he shut me down, telling me it wasn't my business. I kept silent until...
Facebook Oops
Friday, 10th May, 2013 at 5:05 PM
When I arrived at work this morning, my supervisor stopped me at the door and fired me. I wasn't allowed to come into my office. He told me not to expect a reference.
He then handed me a printout of a Facebook post...
Sleep Deprivation
Tuesday, 7th May, 2013 at 4:59 PM
Q. I drive a bus -- and I hope you never ride on it.
Even though I don't drink coffee or alcohol, I can't ever get to sleep at night. That means when I show up for my shift, I'm functioning on three or at most four hours of sleep. I'm always tired and have gotten used to it but dread the day my reflexes won't be fast enough to handle some lunatic driver.
Do I tell my boss or not? If I tell, what happens to me? Will they automatically fire me?
QUIT OR YOU’RE FIRED: ALASKA
Friday, 3rd May, 2013 at 6:17 PM
Q. I've worked for my company for nine years. I like my job and expected to retire three years from now.
Two months ago, the owner had a heart attack and died. He left the company to his wife. Last week, she asked me to meet with her. She told me I needed to find a new job by the end of the month...
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