22 Questions A Manager Should Ask Before Firing An Employee
The final revenge of the fired employee: The manager makes an unwitting but critical mistake that unravels the firing decision or results in a painful payout to the employee. If…
How to Conduct A Stay Interview To Retain Valued Employees
Want to keep valuable employees? Conduct stay interviews!
How To Nail Three Challenging Job Interview Questions.
Question: I'm back in the job market and three questions interviewers ask always throw me for a loop. What do interviewers expect when they ask "tell me about your weaknesses,"…
Co-Worker Has A Bad Habit Of Opening Her Mouth
Question: My coworker has a bad habit of opening her mouth and letting angry words fly. Recently, she ripped into our mutual supervisor in front of me. Our supervisor seemed…
Not Just Another Human Resources Story: Why HR Is vital to Organizations of all Sizes
Human resources is vital to organizations of all sizes.
He’s Just Not That Into You: Signs Your Boss Doesn’t Care
He’s just not into you. The problem is he’s your boss, not a guy you’re dating or a friend with whom your relationship has faded. If he was a guy…
How To Deal With Being Number Two
Question: I handle a key role in my company and have for eight years. The part of our operation that I manage is specific, no one else know much about…
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…
Mental Illness And Employer Obligation
Her name was “Sami” and she compulsively wrote notes documenting things that were not true. I served as the company’s HR On-call advisor and saw her as both a talented…
Q&A: How Can I Get The Promotion I Deserve?
Question: I work hard, take my duties seriously and arrive at work every day with a smile on my face, though it’s hard when our company’s senior management doesn’t respect…