Results Through People
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Q: I started a job in September. I am working primarily remotely but it feels like my learning curve is steep. I don’t feel like I know my team members or how to handle some of the most basic tasks, … Continued
Q: Our company is continuing to work remotely through 2021, at least. I work in a technology services company and manage a small team. We seem to have a group of employees who think it is ok to wear t-shirts … Continued
Q: I have a small consulting business. Most of us work remotely, from a home office. Some of us have home offices which are reasonable, private and professional. One woman uses a spare bedroom and there is a simple painting … Continued