We Do the Same Job; He Gets Paid a LOT More
Question: “Bill” and I spent the last year and a half working alongside each other. We handle the same job … Continue reading We Do the Same Job; He Gets Paid a LOT More
Category: HR/Human Resources & Operations
Employees Forced to Return to the Office Quit–In Droves
“Doing time, that’s what going into the office to work feels to me.” “Like…jail?” “Like I’m selling my freedom for … Continue reading Employees Forced to Return to the Office Quit–In Droves
Still Fighting With My Employer—Can You Help?
Question: Note: This question came from the “Ask a Coach” feature on this blog. When we were told not to … Continue reading Still Fighting With My Employer—Can You Help?
Workday Dead Zone & The Triple Peak Workday
Employees have changed how they’re working—as wise employers race to catch up. Here’s what’s new: Workday dead zone Managers and … Continue reading Workday Dead Zone & The Triple Peak Workday
Low Morale? Employees Lost Heart & Disengaged? Here’s How to Fix That with Team Building That Goes Beyond Rah-Rah to Real.
Question: We have lousy morale at our company. Our senior leaders like to say the problem started during the pandemic, … Continue reading Low Morale? Employees Lost Heart & Disengaged? Here’s How to Fix That with Team Building That Goes Beyond Rah-Rah to Real.
Political Discussions in the Workplace: Strategies for Handling What’s Coming
Employees care deeply about abortion; gun control; immigration; the uptick in crime; the homeless situation in Anchorage, climate change, and … Continue reading Political Discussions in the Workplace: Strategies for Handling What’s Coming
When Leaders & Managers Don’t Believe They Need to Change Their Ways—How You Can Get Through to Them
Question: I’m up against a brick wall. As the HR manager, I report to the COO of our company. Like … Continue reading When Leaders & Managers Don’t Believe They Need to Change Their Ways—How You Can Get Through to Them
Confidentiality Agreements No More: It’s now safe to tell the truth about my ex-employer’s lies
Question: When I quit my job, my former employer bought my silence. They paid me ten thousand dollars to not … Continue reading Confidentiality Agreements No More: It’s now safe to tell the truth about my ex-employer’s lies
When Employees Need to Vent Because Management Messed Up…for more than a year
Managing a Venting Session Question: We recently discharged three supervisors who badly mismanaged their employees. When we announced the terminations, … Continue reading When Employees Need to Vent Because Management Messed Up…for more than a year
Remote Employees: Employee Dream, Employer Nightmare
Question: Several of our employees regularly travel out of state. Before the pandemic, they took vacations for several days or … Continue reading Remote Employees: Employee Dream, Employer Nightmare