Are You Prepared for a Shooting?
It’s not your imagination. There are more incidents of violence across our country than ever before. It doesn’t matter where … Continue reading Are You Prepared for a Shooting?
Category: Coaching
My Employer Drew a Line in the Sand Against Remote Work
Question: My coworkers and I love working from home. None of us can understand why our employer has drawn a … Continue reading My Employer Drew a Line in the Sand Against Remote Work
Putting in my Notice: Do I Have to Work 2 More Weeks?
Question: After working three years for an abusive supervisor, I’ve had it. I’m giving notice tomorrow. The last straw was … Continue reading Putting in my Notice: Do I Have to Work 2 More Weeks?
Does Your Job Make You Sick?
Question: I’m wondering if my job makes me sick. I’ve had a series of medical issues since March and while … Continue reading Does Your Job Make You Sick?
Avoiding a New Supervisor Trap
Question: I got promoted to supervisor because my coworkers liked me–or did before I became their supervisor. The problem started … Continue reading Avoiding a New Supervisor Trap
Entering a Job Market Pounded by the Pandemic
He had a college degree in business and had graduated at the top of his class in April. He thought … Continue reading Entering a Job Market Pounded by the Pandemic
Absentee Manager Leaves Employees Hanging
Question: I work for an organization that provides a wide variety of counseling services to people in need in rural … Continue reading Absentee Manager Leaves Employees Hanging
The Competent Jerk: Managing a Top Performer Who Alienates His Coworkers
My top producer, “Luke,” out-performs any three employees. I love him to death. I wish I had more employees with … Continue reading The Competent Jerk: Managing a Top Performer Who Alienates His Coworkers
How to Move Past an Employer’s Betrayal
Question: I was laid off last week, along with two other employees, without advance warning or severance. I received a … Continue reading How to Move Past an Employer’s Betrayal
Writing a Pandemic-updated 2021 Resume
You’ve come to the decision it’s time to move on from your current job because: Your job bores you—maybe a … Continue reading Writing a Pandemic-updated 2021 Resume