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: Professional growth
The Blame Shifter
Question: I admit it. I snap at coworkers. And sometimes customers. Maybe once a week. Not a lot. Only when … Continue reading The Blame Shifter
The Right Way to Apologize
“I’m sorry you took it that way.” An apology? Not even close. The apologizer blames the hurt person for how … Continue reading The Right Way to Apologize
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?
Racism in the Workplace
Question: As the only person of color in my workplace, going to work has become increasingly uncomfortable since the police … Continue reading Racism in the Workplace
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
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