Results Through People
Q: When is a holiday not a holiday? I supervise a small team of employees. Our company has floating holidays, which employees can use for holidays on which we are open. Sometimes I think they make up holidays to take … Continued
Q: We had a situation in my department, which I have never seen addressed in this column before. We had a fairly new employee give their notice. He gave his two weeks’ notice and we began preparing a transition plan … Continued
Q: There is a lot of talk around networking. What exactly is your definition of networking? What is a good networker and what is a bad networker? How can networking help my career? What are some of your networking tips? … Continued
Q: I am a full-time employee. I receive a 45-minute lunch break every day. However, there are some days that I would like to work through my lunch break and leave early. I know lunch breaks are required by law. … Continued
Q: I recently left my job to take care of my mother, who is quite sick and elderly. I applied for FMLA but was told my company did not offer FMLA. Isn’t it a federal law? I am considering legal … Continued
Q: I am a lead engineer. I know I can be awkward. I like to know the rules. Answer this – is hugging a co-worker illegal? A: Wow. Ok. If I had to pick a YES or a NO. It … Continued
Q: My job was eliminated last month. I took some time off to handle some chores around my house. Now I need to get serious. I was told by a career coach that I need to buy business cards. Are … Continued
Q: I am the parent of a 14-year-old introvert. She is smart but doesn’t take the lead in many school activities. How does a 14-year-old get leadership experience for the National Honor Society or the college admissions process? A: The … Continued
Q: I referred my sister to an open position at my company. I am a manager and all I hear is that we can’t recruit talent because of the unemployment rate. My sister is smart and capable! HR quickly replied … Continued
Q: I am applying for an engineering role. I am targeting larger companies, mostly in the north shore or Burlington area. I am worried that my resume is not getting seen by the right people at these target companies. How … Continued