How To Avoid Getting Blindsided By A Layoff
“I didn’t see it coming.” Then, when it was too late, when the human resources department or your supervisor handed … Continue reading How To Avoid Getting Blindsided By A Layoff
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Co-Worker Has A Bad Habit Of Opening Her Mouth
Question: My coworker has a bad habit of opening her mouth and letting angry words fly. Recently, she ripped into … Continue reading Co-Worker Has A Bad Habit Of Opening Her Mouth
How To Handle Unsupportive Team Members
Question: When my company promoted me two months ago, I was stunned but excited. My manager’s faith in me made … Continue reading How To Handle Unsupportive Team Members
My Former Employee Now Supervises Me, and It Is Hell
Q: Several months ago one of my former employees, who’d left our agency, returned as my immediate supervisor. It’s been … Continue reading My Former Employee Now Supervises Me, and It Is Hell
Do You Fire Him? The Answer is Harder Than You Think.
Do you fire an otherwise acceptable employee after he unintentionally creates widespread panic among those your organization has committed to … Continue reading Do You Fire Him? The Answer is Harder Than You Think.
My Insecure Supervisor Controls My Future
Q: My introverted, insecure, my-way-or-the-highway supervisor has an abnormally low threshold for anything resembling a suggestion. Though I have both technical … Continue reading My Insecure Supervisor Controls My Future
How to Respond to Suspicions of Sexual Misconduct In A Doctor’s Office
Q: I work in a medical clinic. A supporting staff member is supposed to work alongside any physician in a … Continue reading How to Respond to Suspicions of Sexual Misconduct In A Doctor’s Office
Here’s What #MeToo Means To Your Workplace
It started with Harvey Weinstein and gained unstoppable velocity when thousands of women posted true, painful stories using the hashtag … Continue reading Here’s What #MeToo Means To Your Workplace
Are Businesses Responsible for Protecting Customers From Sexual Harassment by Other Clients?
You’ve met the predatory customer. He or she makes work life difficult for others because his money, power or simply … Continue reading Are Businesses Responsible for Protecting Customers From Sexual Harassment by Other Clients?
Is Your Company’s Anti-harassment Training a Flop?
“How the hell could he have been so stupid?” the manager asked when he called. “What burns me is this … Continue reading Is Your Company’s Anti-harassment Training a Flop?