If You Knew the True Story
When I was in my 20s, my fiancé died in a plane crash a few days before marriage. Not long … Continue reading If You Knew the True Story
The Blame Shifter
Question: I admit it. I snap at coworkers. And sometimes customers. Maybe once a week. Not a lot. Only when … Continue reading The Blame Shifter
Alcoholic Super-star
Question: We couldn’t believe our luck when “Brad” started working for us. COVID had hit, and we’d had to furlough … Continue reading Alcoholic Super-star
Zoom Meetings a Train Wreck & Yikes, Breastfeeding?
Question: Our department’s weekly Zoom meetings are a train wreck. One coworker’s kids pop their heads in front of the … Continue reading Zoom Meetings a Train Wreck & Yikes, Breastfeeding?
The Right Way to Apologize
“I’m sorry you took it that way.” An apology? Not even close. The apologizer blames the hurt person for how … Continue reading The Right Way to Apologize
Filing a Public Policy Complaint Against Your Employer for Violating COVID Protocols
Question: Our company fired us last week. The stated reason: reorganization and “employment at will.” It was far more than … Continue reading Filing a Public Policy Complaint Against Your Employer for Violating COVID Protocols
Quite a Year; Another Birthday; Touching Base From 6 Feet Away
I’m loving semi-retirement. Collie Zeke & I’ve walked 1344 miles in the last 336 days, allowing me to shed 13+ … Continue reading Quite a Year; Another Birthday; Touching Base From 6 Feet Away
Virtual Job Interviews: Employer Cautions
A month ago, I interviewed an applicant—virtually.He wasn’t qualified. I didn’t follow-up with him after the interview because there wasn’t … Continue reading Virtual Job Interviews: Employer Cautions
Conducting a Virtual Investigation: the landmines to avoid
Question: We have a very messy situation we need to investigate involving twelve and possibly more employees at two remote … Continue reading Conducting a Virtual Investigation: the landmines to avoid
Can I Recover From My Supervisory Mistakes?
Question: When my company promoted me to supervisor, it thrilled me. I knew I’d be the supervisor I’d always wanted … Continue reading Can I Recover From My Supervisory Mistakes?