Quiet Vacationing: What’s the Real Story
Question: I’m a small business owner and trust my employees. The majority are great. In the past two years, I’ve … Continue reading Quiet Vacationing: What’s the Real Story
Category: Business
Employees Fall for a Cyber Attack
Question: Four of our employees fell for a cyber-attack last week. They opened an email attachment they thought originated from … Continue reading Employees Fall for a Cyber Attack
Employees Turn to AI in a Seismic Shift
No Escaping AI Artificial intelligence has infiltrated every part of our lives. Increasing numbers of businesses use AI to handle … Continue reading Employees Turn to AI in a Seismic Shift
The Return to the Office Battle: Who’s Going to Win?
After the pandemic wound to a close, employers began pushing employees to return to the office. Fifty percent of U.S. … Continue reading The Return to the Office Battle: Who’s Going to Win?
Employers and Employees Battle Over Employee Dissent on Gaza
I supervise a talented employee who’s passionate about his work. Unfortunately, “Johnny” feels equally passionate about political issues. He floods … Continue reading Employers and Employees Battle Over Employee Dissent on Gaza
Employers, Can You Handle Gen Zers? If Not, Better Get Ready.
“I simply don’t hire them.” According to research, that’s the attitude of 94 percent of business leaders who avoid hiring … Continue reading Employers, Can You Handle Gen Zers? If Not, Better Get Ready.
Do Employers Need to Come to Grips with Employees’ Mental Health Struggles?
“I’m not my employees’ babysitter, their mommy, or their therapist,” the CEO insisted. The problem that led to his call—his … Continue reading Do Employers Need to Come to Grips with Employees’ Mental Health Struggles?
Reputation Damage Blindsided Me, Torpedoed My Job Prospects
Question: My former employees’ lies cost me a job. I was a finalist for a senior position when the prospective … Continue reading Reputation Damage Blindsided Me, Torpedoed My Job Prospects
Escaping Golden Handcuffs
Golden Handcuffs Question: I hate my job. Because I work eighty hours weekly, my home life has become a joke. … Continue reading Escaping Golden Handcuffs
Unhappy Employees: Fix the Problem by Changing the Workplace
As reported in last week’s post, a stunning number of U.S. employees feel less happy in their jobs than employees … Continue reading Unhappy Employees: Fix the Problem by Changing the Workplace