Results Through People
Q: My company has a job posting policy, where they commit to posting most roles internally before they hire candidates from outside of the company. Their posting process is inconsistent. Sometimes there are many jobs posted, while other times there … Continued
Q: I manage a small office in Massachusetts. There is a core group working in the office and then the rest of our employees are working remotely. The plan is to continue this arrangement until at least year-end. Most of … Continued
Q: Before March, 2020, I had issued warnings to two of the nineteen staff members. Since the pandemic, many of them have had challenges with COVID-19, schooling issues with their kids, childcare, fear of the workplace and others in close … Continued
Q: I think I have been unfairly targeted by my supervisor. He seems to single me out regularly and criticize my work more quickly than the work of my peers. I am conscientious and hard working. I have never felt … Continued
Q: I was recently hired by a start-up company and I am very pleased with the compensation and the benefits. However, the company is fairly disorganized. I am nervous about how this role will work out. How can I make … Continued
Q: My husband and I have three kids. We are completely confused about something called FFCRA and how that may apply to our family in mid-September when our public school starts. A few questions – 1. Do these benefits only … Continued
Q: I am struggling with keeping up with Zoom meetings for my job. I am supposed to be working 9am to 5pm but have 2 grade school children home with me. I am able to keep up with some of … Continued
Q: Many of us have received the same advice over and over. Network, network, network. However, what are some tips that maybe we (your followers) have never heard about. Any secrets to share? A: I could talk for days about … Continued
Q: I was away for two weeks and had spotty cell phone service. I missed the opportunity of a lifetime! I received several voicemails and emails about a job that I had applied to earlier this summer. When I returned … Continued
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