Results Through People
Q: I work in a very casual technology company. Most employees really put forth an effort every day and on every project. There are a few who take advantage of our casual culture. They take afternoon bike rides, head to … Continued
Q: I work for a healthcare company on the south shore. Recently, a vendor asked me to schedule a time to come to our office to present an award. I explained that I would have to check with my director … Continued
Q: I am a college student and I work at a pizza place over the summer to make some money. I do mostly cashiering but sometimes I bus tables and clean up the kitchen at the end of the night. … Continued
Q: I recently was terminated from my job. I was stupid. I used a company credit card to buy things for my apartment. I got caught. I plan to pay the company back. I thought I would be offered COBRA … Continued
Q: I am 50 years old and miserable in my job. My commute is long. My coworkers are negative. The work is repetitive. I feel like there is no meaning in what I do, other than making money for my … Continued
Q: I work in an office park where most everyone parks in the rear parking lot of the building. I have asthma and cigarette smoke is a problem for me. When I leave the office mid-day for lunch, I have … Continued
Q: I received a reference call on a former co-worker. I don’t know for sure but I think the guy was fired. He was very slimy and I think he used the company credit card for personal expenses. What is … Continued
Q: Over the past winter, I had many employees struggle with getting into work on time. I didn’t confront the issues because I knew commuting, parking and the trains were horrible because of the snow. However, today is a beautiful … Continued
Q: Can you explain to me how vacation time typically works at most companies? Do you have to earn it through the year and then use it? Does that mean most employees have to wait until December to take any … Continued
Q: I am a senior-level woman running my own small business. I am eager to join a board. There is no roadmap. How do most board members get selected? Is it who you know? Or through headhunters? Or attorneys? Solve … Continued