The Pandemic’s Silver Lining: You Work for Yourself
You would never have dreamed of becoming your own boss, except you got laid off. You’d been a Wile E. … Continue reading The Pandemic’s Silver Lining: You Work for Yourself
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Netflix Fired 3 Executives for Slack Chat: More to the Story
In July, Netflix fired three senior executives for airing complaints against two company leaders via Slack messages the executives viewed … Continue reading Netflix Fired 3 Executives for Slack Chat: More to the Story
You Love Being Your Own Boss: Tips for Finding Higher Quality, Better Paying Freelance Work
You enjoy gig work, love being your own boss. But you’re not as successful as you want to be. You … Continue reading You Love Being Your Own Boss: Tips for Finding Higher Quality, Better Paying Freelance Work
Guns In Cars in the Parking Lot
This question came from reader using our Ask a Coach feature. Readers can receive no-cost answers to selected questions. Question: … Continue reading Guns In Cars in the Parking Lot
I Fired Her Because She’s Slow, But Now She’s Sued. Can She Win?
Question: I’m a small-business owner. I serve customers and rely on a full-time administrative employee to handle billing, filing, word … Continue reading I Fired Her Because She’s Slow, But Now She’s Sued. Can She Win?
Making the Case for Teleworking
The email arrived this morning. Your employer expects all employees to return onsite by July 1. You hate what this … Continue reading Making the Case for Teleworking
They’ve Tasted Freedom & Betrayal: the pandemic changed employees; can employers adapt?
“The employees who return to the office after a year of remote work aren’t the employees their bosses remember” reports … Continue reading They’ve Tasted Freedom & Betrayal: the pandemic changed employees; can employers adapt?
Managing for Accountability: A Business Leader’s Toolbox: pre-order price is $7 less than after 8/4/21
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To avoid a messy workplace theft investigation, can we just fire our prime suspect?
Question: Several years ago, when one of our employees was stealing from other employees’ purses and desks, we called the … Continue reading To avoid a messy workplace theft investigation, can we just fire our prime suspect?
You Can Sue for Anything. Even When You’re in the Wrong.
In her May 2021 federal lawsuit, terminated employee Amy Cooper sued her former employer, investment firm Franklin Templeton, for race … Continue reading You Can Sue for Anything. Even When You’re in the Wrong.