Results Through People
Q: I am working from home because of the pandemic and I feel safe. Can my company force me to return to the workplace? I think I am doing a fine job from home. How are companies handling this? … Continued
Q: I am interviewing for a job in a suburban office park. I am worried about the hygiene of the office and if they have followed COVID-19 cleaning protocols. Can I ask if they have kept this virus out of … Continued
Q: I have been furloughed recently, because my company has been hurt by this pandemic. What is the difference between a furlough and a layoff? Should I be looking for a new job? My manager is not even sure what … Continued
Q: I just returned to my office last week. I am only working at our office a few days per week. Our manager is requiring that we wear some type of face covering. Some employees are wearing homemade masks some … Continued
Q: In July, my employer is requiring many of us to return to work. I am afraid. I have not been at my desk since Friday, March 13th. I don’t want to go back. I am afraid of every door … Continued
Q: I am a small business owner and we are overwhelmed with how to invite employees back into our workplace. We don’t have to worry about elevators, the MBTA or escalators. We are a consulting firm, in a south shore … Continued
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