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Signing Bonuses: A Wise Move? The advantages, disadvantages and how to make them work
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

Signing Bonuses: A Wise Move? The advantages, disadvantages and how to make them work

Question: We went through a rigorous recruiting process and found the right new hire for our company. Our entire team … Continue reading Signing Bonuses: A Wise Move? The advantages, disadvantages and how to make them work

Social Media Searches Save Employers From Ugly Surprises
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations

Social Media Searches Save Employers From Ugly Surprises

You thought the applicant knocked it out of the park with his resume and answers to your interview questions. Do … Continue reading Social Media Searches Save Employers From Ugly Surprises

Torn Between Two Jobs: How do you decide?
Career, Coaching, Professional growth

Torn Between Two Jobs: How do you decide?

Question: Three months ago, my employer told us he’d had enough. He said he hadn’t been able to negotiate a … Continue reading Torn Between Two Jobs: How do you decide?

Fired for Not Getting Vaccinated: My Employer’s Happy New Year’s Present
Career, Coaching, COVID-19

Fired for Not Getting Vaccinated: My Employer’s Happy New Year’s Present

This question came in from the blog’s Ask-a-Coach feature. Question: After being told for several months that our company will … Continue reading Fired for Not Getting Vaccinated: My Employer’s Happy New Year’s Present

Dodge a Bullet: 29 ?s to Ask Your New Employer and Yourself Before You Say “Yes” to a Job Offer
Career, Coaching, Professional growth

Dodge a Bullet: 29 ?s to Ask Your New Employer and Yourself Before You Say “Yes” to a Job Offer

Have you ever started a new job and regretted it within months? Wished you’d asked more questions before you’d excitedly … Continue reading Dodge a Bullet: 29 ?s to Ask Your New Employer and Yourself Before You Say “Yes” to a Job Offer

Can Employers Ask Applicants “Are You Vaccinated?”
Business, COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Can Employers Ask Applicants “Are You Vaccinated?”

You weathered the storm that blew through your workplace when you told your employees they needed to get vaccinated. You … Continue reading Can Employers Ask Applicants “Are You Vaccinated?”

That Glowing Reference? It’s Fake.
Accountability, Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

That Glowing Reference? It’s Fake.

It isn’t fair that honest, hard-working, quality applicants lose out on job opportunities to individuals who fake resumes and references. … Continue reading That Glowing Reference? It’s Fake.

Writing a Killer Recruitment Ad
Accountability, Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

Writing a Killer Recruitment Ad

When a favorite client of mine asked me for help because they wanted to hire an exceptional manager, I said, … Continue reading Writing a Killer Recruitment Ad

I Have to Go Back to Work, but No Employer Gives Me a Chance
Career, Coaching, Legal aspects of management, Professional growth

I Have to Go Back to Work, but No Employer Gives Me a Chance

Question: I gave birth to twins a year before the pandemic hit. As a result, I’ve been out of work … Continue reading I Have to Go Back to Work, but No Employer Gives Me a Chance

My Name Keeps Me From Getting Hired; What Can I Do?
Career, Coaching

My Name Keeps Me From Getting Hired; What Can I Do?

Question:  One of your blog posts tells employers to look up an applicant’s court records before hiring them. When I … Continue reading My Name Keeps Me From Getting Hired; What Can I Do?

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