Results Through People
Q: I am being asked to return to the office in July/August, after working at home because of the COVID-19. I am nervous and have anxiety about working in a cubicle-type environment. We don’t have an EAP, or else I … Continued
Q: I applied for a job as a financial analyst about three months ago, before the pandemic. I had a telephone interview and it went well. They invited me onsite for a face-to-face interview and I was given encouraging feedback … Continued
Q: My summer internship was just cancelled because of COVID-19. I am devastated. I need to gain some work experience as I am a junior. I went abroad this year so didn’t have the opportunity to work during the semester, … Continued
Q: I own a small professional services firm. We hope to have a few employees return to work in the office sometime in May, 2020. Do you have any thoughts on how to do this safely? What are other employers … Continued
Q: I hope to re-open my business over the summer, based on CDC recommendations and Governor Baker’s guidance. In March, I furloughed most of my employees. I am concerned that one employee, who is part-time, will not want to return. … Continued
Q: I am a December grad. I am a finance major. I am afraid of my job hunt in this new “COVID-19 world.” What should I be doing to help my search? I had an offer for a very good … Continued
Q: I just lost my job, largely because of COVID-19. My employer (about 75 employees) had to reduce staff because we had to close for a month or so. We are not sure when we will be back in business. … Continued
Q: I am worried about my employees with all the talk about COVID-19. What are practical ways we avoid feeling socially isolated? A: Great question. Many of the questions that we have been fielding are about reducing costs, shutdowns, furloughs, … Continued
Q: I work for a retailer in downtown Boston. Foot traffic has almost stopped. I am not sure how long my business owner can stay open with the coronavirus concerns. I think my boss wants to lay us off temporarily … Continued