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Employee Thought He Deserved the Job I Landed…Now Gunning for Me
Career, Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision, Office politics, Professional growth

Employee Thought He Deserved the Job I Landed…Now Gunning for Me

Question: I recently landed a dream job managing a department for a strong, growing company. On my first day, I … Continue reading Employee Thought He Deserved the Job I Landed…Now Gunning for Me

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

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

Managing Virtual Teams in a COVID-19 era
COVID-19, Leadership, Management/supervision, Remote work/Virtual, Team

Managing Virtual Teams in a COVID-19 era

If you’re a manager struggling your way up the steep virtual workplace learning curve, you may discover the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading Managing Virtual Teams in a COVID-19 era

How To Manage A Team When You Don’t Have The Authority To Fire Anyone
Leadership, Management/supervision, Team

How To Manage A Team When You Don’t Have The Authority To Fire Anyone

Question: I supervise 15 employees, the largest crew in our company, and I report to the general manager. I’m expected … Continue reading How To Manage A Team When You Don’t Have The Authority To Fire Anyone

How To Deal With Political Discussions In The Workplace
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision, National events & politics, Office politics

How To Deal With Political Discussions In The Workplace

Question: Two of our employees got into a shouting match this morning. Since many of our employees work in cubicles, … Continue reading How To Deal With Political Discussions In The Workplace

Why Don’t They Love My Employee?
Dr. Lynne Curry, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision

Why Don’t They Love My Employee?

Question: I own a successful coffee shop. I have one employee, a talented barista, who does everything I ask of … Continue reading Why Don’t They Love My Employee?

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

How To Supervise and Survive Virtual Teams
Leadership, Remote work/Virtual

How To Supervise and Survive Virtual Teams

As a manager, how can I supervise employees at remote locations – particularly when I never see them?  If I … Continue reading How To Supervise and Survive Virtual Teams

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