COVID-19: How to Create a New Normal
If every several days you wonder “is this pandemic a nightmare and if so, when will I wake up?” you’re … Continue reading COVID-19: How to Create a New Normal
Month: April 2020
How do I Handle a Chatty Supervisor?
Question: My supervisor, who’s also working from home, calls me several times a day. The calls always start out being … Continue reading How do I Handle a Chatty Supervisor?
My Co-Workers Get Sloshed On Fridays
Question: I’m a newly hired business manager working for a prestigious local company. I got hired one week ago into … Continue reading My Co-Workers Get Sloshed On Fridays
Managing Virtual Teams in a COVID-19 era
If you’re a manager struggling your way up the steep virtual workplace learning curve, you may discover the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading Managing Virtual Teams in a COVID-19 era
She Almost Lost Her Job
Through no fault of her own, “Loni” almost lost her job. When she called me requesting coaching, she told me … Continue reading She Almost Lost Her Job
What Do I Do Now That I’ve Been Furloughed?
Question: I never imagined I’d be someone who needed to ask the government for help. I started working at eighteen … Continue reading What Do I Do Now That I’ve Been Furloughed?
My Company Won’t Give Me Bereavement Pay
Question: When I got word that my brother had died, I caught the next plane to Chicago and called my … Continue reading My Company Won’t Give Me Bereavement Pay
My Friend Didn’t Get Me The Job I Wanted
Question: When I opened up the “jobs” section on LinkedIn, I could not believe it. I found a job posting … Continue reading My Friend Didn’t Get Me The Job I Wanted
Is My Job Checking Groceries Worth Putting My Health On The Line?
Question: I work in a grocery store. At first I was grateful for my job but now not so much. … Continue reading Is My Job Checking Groceries Worth Putting My Health On The Line?
The Non-Prank Surprise Call
Question: Last week I was at my coworker’s desk and picked up the phone when it rang. The caller thought … Continue reading The Non-Prank Surprise Call