Rule-breaking CEOs
Question: As the HR manager for my former company, I was responsible for enforcing all policies. Although our CEO and … Continue reading Rule-breaking CEOs
Category: Career
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?
Hate Office Politics? Have to Work Under Your Underqualified Former Coworker?
Question: I hate office politics. I’ve never wanted to play them. Now it’s costing me. My former co-worker, “Dee,” has … Continue reading Hate Office Politics? Have to Work Under Your Underqualified Former Coworker?
The Price You Pay for Avoiding Conflict
When someone in your work or personal life treats you poorly, do you address it—or do you fear to bring … Continue reading The Price You Pay for Avoiding Conflict
When Your Boss Asks You to Lie
Question: When I got hired at my company, the human resources department interviewed me and sent me into my now … Continue reading When Your Boss Asks You to Lie
You Lost Out; The Promotion You Felt Was Yours Went to Someone Else
You put your blood, sweat and heart into your job and company. When a promotion came open, you thought it … Continue reading You Lost Out; The Promotion You Felt Was Yours Went to Someone Else
If It’s My Supervisor Who Creates the Problems, Can I Keep My Job?
Question: I work in a high-stress customer service position. Our workload is extreme, and my coworkers and I work hard. … Continue reading If It’s My Supervisor Who Creates the Problems, Can I Keep My Job?
My Job is at Risk from an Alcoholic Boss
Question: I fear that I’ll be fired tomorrow. I work for a small company owned by a man and wife, … Continue reading My Job is at Risk from an Alcoholic Boss
Before You Reveal Your Boss Is a Tax Fraud, Consider This:
Question: My employer keeps two sets of books. One makes it appear that she’s a small business owner, struggling to … Continue reading Before You Reveal Your Boss Is a Tax Fraud, Consider This:
Dealing with Ms. Snark…Wait…Who’s the Problem?
Question: I work 80 hours a week in the field. I run a crew of ten to twenty men. The … Continue reading Dealing with Ms. Snark…Wait…Who’s the Problem?