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I Smell Danger and So Should Your Boss
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

I Smell Danger and So Should Your Boss

Question: It’s an open secret our manager of business development is hard to work for. He goes through an assistant … Continue reading I Smell Danger and So Should Your Boss

Manager Secretly Works a 2nd Job During Paid Work Hours
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision, Remote work/Virtual

Manager Secretly Works a 2nd Job During Paid Work Hours

Question: We suspect one of our managers of secretly working a second job during work hours. We believe he disguises … Continue reading Manager Secretly Works a 2nd Job During Paid Work Hours

My Employer Asks Personally Invasive Questions; Do I Have to Answer?
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

My Employer Asks Personally Invasive Questions; Do I Have to Answer?

Question: My employer emailed me a health status questionnaire that’s due Friday. I’m used to and feel okay about questions … Continue reading My Employer Asks Personally Invasive Questions; Do I Have to Answer?

My Employer’s Shenanigans Cost Me My Job
Business, Career, COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

My Employer’s Shenanigans Cost Me My Job

Question: After coronavirus hit, my employer changed a dozen of us to contractor status. None of us understood why or … Continue reading My Employer’s Shenanigans Cost Me My Job

My Co-worker Cyberstalks Potential Hire, Looking for Dirt
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

My Co-worker Cyberstalks Potential Hire, Looking for Dirt

Question: According to rumor, one of my co-workers conducts unauthorized criminal background investigations on prospective employees without their knowledge or … Continue reading My Co-worker Cyberstalks Potential Hire, Looking for Dirt

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?

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

When a business trip goes bad: Mixing work and leisure
Business, Career, Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision, Office politics, Professional growth, Rick Birdsall, J.D., B.A.

When a business trip goes bad: Mixing work and leisure

Question: I run a fast-growing venture development company and depend on a team of hard-charging managers who develop new business … Continue reading When a business trip goes bad: Mixing work and leisure

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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