Q&A: How Can I Request Paternity Leave?
Question: Three years ago, when I talked my wife into getting pregnant, we agreed I’d be a house husband. Her baby is due in five weeks, and I’ve applied for…
Q&A: What Did I Do Wrong On My Resume?
Question: I was laid off two months ago after working for my former employer for nearly two decades. At first I was giddy with all the job postings I found.…
Q&A: I Ticked Off The Head Of Finance
Question: I’m a senior professional in a large corporation. My success depends on my ability to interact well with the managers in marketing, IT, finance and customer service. We all…
Q&A: How Do I Repair A Friendship With A Co-Worker?
Question: I recently lost the friendship of a long-time coworker. She has been my “plus one” for years at company and social functions as neither of us have a significant…
How To Deal With Political Discussions In The Workplace
Question: Two of our employees got into a shouting match this morning. Since many of our employees work in cubicles, their fight interrupted half the office, particularly nearby employees on…
Q&A: Why Don’t They Love My Employee?
Question: I own a successful coffee shop. I have one employee, a talented barista, who does everything I ask of her. She arrives on time, works extra shifts and is…
Q&A: COO Leaves Bodies In His Wake
Question: One of my key managers just threatened to quit unless I allow him to report directly to me rather than to “Sam,” our Chief Operating Officer. I know Sam…
Q&A: Offer Letter Blues
Question: I started a small business last year and am about to hire my first employee. I interviewed several candidates and picked one. I was totally excited when called the…
Q&A: Should I Counter Offer?
Question: One of my employees dropped a bomb yesterday. I’d thought he was happy with his job, he’d told me so just the prior week. So it shocked me when…
Q&A: I’m Losing A Battle I Never Wanted To Fight
Question: I’m losing a battle I don’t want to fight. The problem recently erupted, but has simmered for three months, ever since I let my manager know my coworker was…