The Job Applicant Scammed You: You Let It Happen
Question: We recently hired a manager who turned out to be a disaster. He fooled all three of us when … Continue reading The Job Applicant Scammed You: You Let It Happen
Category: HR/Human Resources & Operations
Suspect Our Employee of Lying to Get Extra Time Off; Can We Fire Him Without Proof?
Question: Two days ago, our employee called us and told us his live-in girlfriend showed COVID-19 symptoms and he needed … Continue reading Suspect Our Employee of Lying to Get Extra Time Off; Can We Fire Him Without Proof?
If You’re Cyber-bullied, Here’s What To Do
It happened You thought it only happened in the movies or bad spy novels. Now, it’s happened to you. Unknown … Continue reading If You’re Cyber-bullied, Here’s What To Do
Don’t write a positive reference for a problem employee; instead…
Question: After an investigation, we fired one of our employees for threatening and stalking two co-workers. He now demands a … Continue reading Don’t write a positive reference for a problem employee; instead…
Employees Stage a Thanksgiving Rebellion
Question: What I overheard I overheard a breakroom conversation last week and learned several employees were planning to get together … Continue reading Employees Stage a Thanksgiving Rebellion
Supervisor Confessed His Romantic Feelings for Me
Question: Three weeks ago, my supervisor confessed he had romantic feelings for me. He had misinterpreted my friendly gestures and … Continue reading Supervisor Confessed His Romantic Feelings for Me
Sticking My Neck Out & Asking You To Say What You Want In This Book
Employees who lack accountability wait for others to handle problems. They blame, complain, finger-point, and lament. Employees lacking accountability drop … Continue reading Sticking My Neck Out & Asking You To Say What You Want In This Book
Can We Use a Contact Tracing App to Protect Our Business & Employees?
Question: Every morning, we conduct wellness checks on our employees as they arrive at work, but worry that some employees … Continue reading Can We Use a Contact Tracing App to Protect Our Business & Employees?
Suspected Drug Addiction in a Top Producer
Question: Although I’m a human resources director, I’m not a company owner or principal and am lower in status than … Continue reading Suspected Drug Addiction in a Top Producer
Getting the Truth From Job Applicants
Question: Every job applicant I’ve interviewed in the last ten days claims to be a “team player” and “motivated by … Continue reading Getting the Truth From Job Applicants