Tips for a job search in 2018
Q: One of my goals for 2018 is to land a new job. I have been at my current company (in a few different roles) for 20 plus years. My guess is that my current role will be phased out … Continued
A start-up that gives back to the local community
Q: Most of my professional experience is in health care. I am most interested in learning about innovative ways of delivering health care to consumers. I do best in entrepreneurial environments. However, sometimes it is hard to find roles in … Continued
A part-time role. Does it help or hurt?
Q: I had a successful career in financial services for over 16 years. At the end of my 16 years, I accepted a severance package because my office was being closed down. I was a manager for the last 6 … Continued
Conduct outside of work, is it harassment?
Q: I joined a small tech company over the summer. We are fairly informal. No policies, handbook, training, etc. On Fridays, someone usually runs out and buys beer, wine and pizza and the company picks up the tab. Most of … Continued
New job and new co-workers (including an ex-husband)
Q: I just accepted a role with a growing tech company. I am enthusiastic about the role. A few days into my first week, I saw a name on an email distribution list. The name belongs to my former husband. … Continued
Throwing a safe holiday party at work
Q: I am in the person at my company, who plans our holiday party. Last year, we had a company party and there were a few people who became intoxicated and ruined the party for many of us. I worry … Continued
Inclement weather and if you stay at home
Q: In the event of a major snow storm, employees are given a choice to come to work, or to stay safe at home. If the employee chooses to not go to work, the hours are deducted from their PTO … Continued
Can weird behavior equal harassment in the workplace?
Q: I work in a white-collar office in downtown Boston and this is my first job out of college. Most of my colleagues are chill and professional. I am a woman but I work in a male-dominated industry. There is … Continued
Concerns about “back channel” references
Q: I had a great interview with a company and they said that they are planning on calling my references. I found out that, instead of calling references on the list that I provided, that they called others who I … Continued
Can an employer ask about your compensation history?
Q: I was told that employers can longer ask about my compensation. How can I tell them what my compensation expectations are if we don’t discuss it? This seems like an odd requirement for employers. What if I want to … Continued