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Tag: #fairness

My Boss Lied and I’m Paying the Career Price
Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management

My Boss Lied and I’m Paying the Career Price

Question: Ten months ago, I visited the emergency room with heart palpitations. I was told they were probably harmless but … Continue reading My Boss Lied and I’m Paying the Career Price

Can I Be Fired for Admitting to My Boss I’m on the Job Market?
Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Professional growth

Can I Be Fired for Admitting to My Boss I’m on the Job Market?

Question: My boss just fired me for no reason. I admit I wanted a new job, but I wasn’t ready … Continue reading Can I Be Fired for Admitting to My Boss I’m on the Job Market?

Sunny Day Blues–Unfair Employer Discrimination & Retaliation
Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management

Sunny Day Blues–Unfair Employer Discrimination & Retaliation

Question: My supervisor has never liked me, in part because she’s a total workaholic and I believe in work/life balance. … Continue reading Sunny Day Blues–Unfair Employer Discrimination & Retaliation

The sales manager who doesn’t play fair
Leadership, Management/supervision, Office politics

The sales manager who doesn’t play fair

Q: When I promoted “Alex” to sales manager, I knew there would be tension. Our best sales agents are ambitious … Continue reading The sales manager who doesn’t play fair

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