How To Avoid Getting Blindsided By A Layoff
"I didn't see it coming." Then, when it was too late, when the human resources department or your supervisor handed you a layoff or termination notice, you wondered how you'd…
Why You Should Be Upfront In A Job Interview
Question: I made a mistake. It cost me my job. As a result, I'm on the job market after more than two decades working for one employer. I don't know…
Q&A: How to Deal With An Easily Upset Employee
Question: I have a loud voice, I always have. I’ve been told to talk quieter for years, but I’m a big guy and it’s just how I talk. Most people…
Why The Cost of Not Training Is Higher Than You Think
When budgets are tight, many managers believe an easier route to savings is to cut training and teambuilding services justifying other expenses in their stead. Few will question such a…
How To Negotiate A Higher Salary
Question: I've been job-hunting for three weeks and have two job offers. The company I least want to work for is offering a starting salary that's $5,000 more annually than the…
Am I The Victim Of Illegal Age Discrimination?
Question: I’ve worked in my company for 19 years and am 58 years old. Five months ago, my supervisor retired just before I was to receive my job review. Two…
How To Handle Confidentiality With An Employment Agency
Question: I’m stuck in a dead-end job but don’t have time to spend searching the want ads. I thought I’d accelerate my chances of new job by letting an employment…
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,"…