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Tag: #COVID

Betrayed by My Employer — How Can I Fight Back?
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision, National events & politics

Betrayed by My Employer — How Can I Fight Back?

Question: I’ve been betrayed AGAIN by my employer. My employer just emailed everyone in our company that they’re ending their … Continue reading Betrayed by My Employer — How Can I Fight Back?

Making the Best of Winter Despite COVID: because of you, we’re overcoming the despites; thank you for being part of our Thanksgiving joy
Coaching, Dr. Lynne Curry, Personal growth, Writing

Making the Best of Winter Despite COVID: because of you, we’re overcoming the despites; thank you for being part of our Thanksgiving joy

Sunrise in Anchorage comes @ 9:38 a.m.; the sun sets @ 3:57 p.m., so we have six hours. Despite the … Continue reading Making the Best of Winter Despite COVID: because of you, we’re overcoming the despites; thank you for being part of our Thanksgiving joy

Who Knew: a COVID short story in 101 words
COVID-19, Dr. Lynne Curry, Writing

Who Knew: a COVID short story in 101 words

Who Knew   Continue reading Who Knew: a COVID short story in 101 words

My Boss Refuses to Wear a Face Mask
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management

My Boss Refuses to Wear a Face Mask

Question: In past weeks, it’s just been four or five us in the office. Two of us wear masks when … Continue reading My Boss Refuses to Wear a Face Mask

I Don’t Want to Wear a Face Mask; Can My Employer Make Me?
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

I Don’t Want to Wear a Face Mask; Can My Employer Make Me?

Question: My employer’s “back to the office” email informs us we’re required to wear face masks anytime we’re not at … Continue reading I Don’t Want to Wear a Face Mask; Can My Employer Make Me?

Does My Employer Have to Pay My Office Expenses? Are They Liable for My Safety?
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Does My Employer Have to Pay My Office Expenses? Are They Liable for My Safety?

Question: COVID19 has caused employers large and small to require the employers work from home rather than their employer’s worksites. … Continue reading Does My Employer Have to Pay My Office Expenses? Are They Liable for My Safety?

6 ?s to Answer Before Returning Your Workplace to a “New Normal”
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

6 ?s to Answer Before Returning Your Workplace to a “New Normal”

You’ve been operating your company with a skeleton crew. In less than ten days, you plan to resume “new-normal” operations. … Continue reading 6 ?s to Answer Before Returning Your Workplace to a “New Normal”

Can My Employer Fire Me For Going to a Bar or Do I Have Any Freedom Left?
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Can My Employer Fire Me For Going to a Bar or Do I Have Any Freedom Left?

Question: My employer sent a two-part email to every employee last week. “As you know we’ve had a local spike … Continue reading Can My Employer Fire Me For Going to a Bar or Do I Have Any Freedom Left?

Employee Fakes COVID To Get 2 Weeks Off
Business, COVID-19, Discipline, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Employee Fakes COVID To Get 2 Weeks Off

When your employee or coworker calls to let you know he tested positive for COVID, you respond immediately with sympathy … Continue reading Employee Fakes COVID To Get 2 Weeks Off

Managing Virtual Teams in a COVID-19 era
COVID-19, Leadership, Management/supervision, Remote work/Virtual, Team

Managing Virtual Teams in a COVID-19 era

If you’re a manager struggling your way up the steep virtual workplace learning curve, you may discover the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading Managing Virtual Teams in a COVID-19 era

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