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Employer COVID restrictions in 2023
9 May 2023

Employer COVID restrictions in 2023

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: My company is requiring most of us to return to the workplace over the summer.  I have a question though.  I live with my mother, and her health is poor.  I am worried (still) about COVID.  A year or … Continued

COVID-19, job doc blog, management, Mass. law, vaccination
Return to the workplace and employee engagement
26 Sep 2022

Return to the workplace and employee engagement

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  For many years, like many other workers, I had to commute to work. My commute is about 45 minutes long.  Then COVID hit and we all went remote.  I was able to squeeze in another 30 to 60 minutes … Continued

commute, COVID-19, job doc blog, management, quitting, returning to work
The genie is out of the bottle re: hybrid and remote work
30 May 2022

The genie is out of the bottle re: hybrid and remote work

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I am working remotely and my manager wants us to return to the office July 1st.  He believes everyone who works from home is watching the “Price is Right.”  Without the interruptions at the office, I have been far … Continued

COVID-19, Flexible Work Arrangements, job doc blog, returning to work, work hours, working at home, working from home
Holding a safe employee event
9 May 2022

Holding a safe employee event

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  Recently, we had a COVID-safety outing where all employees were invited to a cookout and bonfire.  Most of our employees and family members had a great time.  A few employees drank too much.  I worry about inappropriate behavior and … Continued

celebration, company-sponsored event, COVID-19, innapropriate behavior, job doc blog
Long COVID – how to disclose as a candidate
7 Mar 2022

Long COVID – how to disclose as a candidate

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I am a candidate for a role in biotech.  I have been diagnosed with long COVID (or PASC, the medical term).  I will need some accommodations for this condition.  How or when do I ask a prospective employer?  A: … Continued

accessibility, COVID-19, disability, employability, job doc blog, Mass. law, new employee, Tech role
Rusty interviewing skills?
7 Feb 2022

Rusty interviewing skills?

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I am applying for a new job.  The problem is I haven’t applied for a job in 22 years!  I am sick with anxiety.  What can I do to prepare?  Do I need to be a Zoom expert? A:  … Continued

COVID-19, interview, interviewing, interviewing strategies, job doc blog, online interview, updating your resume
Inappropriate comments via a video call
24 Jan 2022

Inappropriate comments via a video call

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  At my company, we are all working remotely.  We have a weekly Zoom call on Friday mornings to share updates and client information.  During this Zoom call, a colleague, who was just hired late in 2021 sends me messages … Continued

COVID-19, job doc blog, new employee, sexual harassment, videoconferencing
Unemployment benefits after a move to a new state
13 Dec 2021

Unemployment benefits after a move to a new state

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I lost my job a few months ago, in the fall of 2021.  I have been looking for a new job for several weeks.  Winter is not my friend.  I want to move to another state with warmer weather … Continued

compensation expectations, COVID-19, job doc blog, unemployed, unemployment
Retaining talent in 2021-2022
6 Dec 2021

Retaining talent in 2021-2022

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I am a business owner and I am nervous about this “Great Resignation” that I am reading about.  I feel like I pay employees competitively and offer a menu of good benefits options.  I don’t have a whole lot … Continued

COVID-19, employer, exit interview, job doc blog, leaving a job, resignation
Tips for a safe holiday party
29 Nov 2021

Tips for a safe holiday party

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  We are planning a year-end holiday party.  Because of COVID, we are planning to have it outside pm a heated outdoor patio, next to our building.  Do you have any recommendations for a successful event? A: Every year company … Continued

COVID-19, holiday party, holidays, job doc blog, office etiquette

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