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Save Your Career From a Vindictive Manager’s Targeting: Here’s How
Bullying, Career, Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth, Uncategorized

Save Your Career From a Vindictive Manager’s Targeting: Here’s How

Question: I work for a subsidiary of a company headquartered in New York. I do a good job, but fear … Continue reading Save Your Career From a Vindictive Manager’s Targeting: Here’s How

Sex Offender On-site; What Do I Need To Do?
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Sex Offender On-site; What Do I Need To Do?

Question: I work in a retail store undergoing a remodel in a mall next to other stores that teens and … Continue reading Sex Offender On-site; What Do I Need To Do?

Managing a Team When You Have No Firing Authority
Discipline, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

Managing a Team When You Have No Firing Authority

Question: I supervise 15 employees, the largest crew in our company. I’m expected to handle employees who don’t show up … Continue reading Managing a Team When You Have No Firing Authority

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?

Drama Queens & Kings: Office Politics on Steroids
Bullying, Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Drama Queens & Kings: Office Politics on Steroids

I work with two drama queens. “Arielle” is always sure I or others are out to get her and make … Continue reading Drama Queens & Kings: Office Politics on Steroids

Should I Counter Offer?
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

Should I Counter Offer?

Question: One of my employees dropped a bomb yesterday. I’d thought he was happy with his job, he’d told me … Continue reading Should I Counter Offer?

Frustrated Supervisor Wants Employee Gone ASAP
Discipline, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision, Professional growth

Frustrated Supervisor Wants Employee Gone ASAP

The supervisor walked into his manager’s office and handed over a personnel action form. “This just needs your signature. We … Continue reading Frustrated Supervisor Wants Employee Gone ASAP

Did we bungle a meeting with a disabled client?
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision, Professional growth

Did we bungle a meeting with a disabled client?

Question: Our organization is in charge of remodeling a facility for an organization that serves disabled people. We recently held … Continue reading Did we bungle a meeting with a disabled client?

Political Discussions in the Workplace: fun or do you need to shut them down?
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision, National events & politics, Office politics

Political Discussions in the Workplace: fun or do you need to shut them down?

Question: When ABC excluded Carly Fiorina from Saturday night’s debate, it ignited a fierce dispute among several of our employees. … Continue reading Political Discussions in the Workplace: fun or do you need to shut them down?

Bullying PTSD
Bullying, Legal aspects of management

Bullying PTSD

Question: I was badly bullied in my last job and know I need counseling. I keep reaching out and making … Continue reading Bullying PTSD

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