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
Fired for Not Smiling–This is Not a Joke
Question: My supervisor fired me last Friday for “not smiling enough.” Who thinks that’s a reason to fire someone?—well, apparently … Continue reading Fired for Not Smiling–This is Not a Joke
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
Rage Applying: An Act of Revenge Against A Problem Employer
You’ve had the worst day—worst week—worst month—at work. You’re overloaded, micro-managed by a boss you can’t stand and underpaid. … Continue reading Rage Applying: An Act of Revenge Against A Problem Employer
Left Behind: Everyone else is light years ahead of me
Question: While I was congratulating myself on staying employed during the pandemic, moving up in my company from worker … Continue reading Left Behind: Everyone else is light years ahead of me
The Ex-employee Bandit
Question: Two weeks ago, I overhead the tail end of a strange conversation between one of our senior professionals, … Continue reading The Ex-employee Bandit
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.
Are Employers Not Hiring Anymore & Does Being Unemployed Hurt Your Chances of Finding a Job?
Question: Is it just me, or are employers not hiring anymore? A year ago, I decided I wanted a new … Continue reading Are Employers Not Hiring Anymore & Does Being Unemployed Hurt Your Chances of Finding a Job?
Work Junky? Unable to Disconnect on Vacation?
Question: My husband gets furious when I bring my laptop on our Hawaiian vacations, but I enjoy vacations more if … Continue reading Work Junky? Unable to Disconnect on Vacation?