If you sense someone is lying to you, trust your internal compass and don’t second-guess yourself. If your empathy pushes you to discount what you feel or even to protect the liar, remember you and your tender heart deserve protection as well.
Q: I'm the manager of a crew that allegedly harassed and racially discriminated against one of my employees, and I've just been told that our company's attorney will protect our…
What would you do if you weren't afraid you couldn't succeed? People suffering from imposter syndrome benefit from pushing themselves to accept challenging projects. Don't allow the voice inside your head that triggers your feelings of inadequacy to hold you back.
What guidelines should you put in place when allowing employees to text during work?
Q: We recently fired an employee for stealing money out of our cashbox. Initially, she denied stealing anything and tried to point the finger at another employee. She didn't realize…
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…
Are you required to sign a "love contract" with your employer if you're in a relationship with a coworker?
Human resources is vital to organizations of all sizes.
Q: I've recently taken a managerial job in a department that had completely lost trust in their prior manager. He threw employees under the bus, made a lot of promises…
Q: Several years ago I divorced my husband, who holds a senior management position in the company I work at. Everyone in my company thinks he's the greatest and he's…