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Quite a Year; Another Birthday; Touching Base From 6 Feet Away
Dr. Lynne Curry

Quite a Year; Another Birthday; Touching Base From 6 Feet Away

I’m loving semi-retirement. Collie Zeke & I’ve walked 1344 miles in the last 336 days, allowing me to shed 13+ … Continue reading Quite a Year; Another Birthday; Touching Base From 6 Feet Away

Virtual Job Interviews:   Employer Cautions
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision, Remote work/Virtual

Virtual Job Interviews: Employer Cautions

A month ago, I interviewed an applicant—virtually.He wasn’t qualified. I didn’t follow-up with him after the interview because there wasn’t … Continue reading Virtual Job Interviews: Employer Cautions

Conducting a Virtual Investigation: the landmines to avoid
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Remote work/Virtual

Conducting a Virtual Investigation: the landmines to avoid

Question: We have a very messy situation we need to investigate involving twelve and possibly more employees at two remote … Continue reading Conducting a Virtual Investigation: the landmines to avoid

Can I Recover From My Supervisory Mistakes?
Career, Coaching, Management/supervision, Professional growth

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?
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

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?

COVID Knocks…Don’t Let It In the Door
COVID-19, Dr. Lynne Curry, Writing

COVID Knocks…Don’t Let It In the Door

Here’s a 101 word short story I wrote in June, published in September by 101 Words, an awesome flash fiction … Continue reading COVID Knocks…Don’t Let It In the Door

An Applicant’s Bad Date (or Worse) Behavior Torpedoes His Job Offer
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

An Applicant’s Bad Date (or Worse) Behavior Torpedoes His Job Offer

Question:  When I showed “Carl’s” resume to our leadership council, “Sara” turned the color of fireplace ash, looked ill and … Continue reading An Applicant’s Bad Date (or Worse) Behavior Torpedoes His Job Offer

Racism in the Workplace
Conflict & communications, HR/Human Resources & Operations, National events & politics, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth, Team

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

Mandatory COVID Vaccination: New Guidance & Update
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management

Mandatory COVID Vaccination: New Guidance & Update

Can employers require their employees to receive COVID-vaccinations? While vaccination is one of an employer’s best tools for preventing COVID-19 … Continue reading Mandatory COVID Vaccination: New Guidance & Update

The Price You Pay for Avoiding Conflict
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Personal growth, Professional growth

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

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