“Slimy” co-worker needs a reference
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: 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
Q: Several years ago I chose to change careers and become a UI Designer. I absolutely love what I do but I find myself unemployed. I was laid off over two years ago. I’ve been searching ever since. I’ve had … Continued
Q: I plan to leave my current job in the next three months. I remember a former manager giving me advice about how to leave a job gracefully. I remember what she said at a very high level. Do you … Continued
Q: After 10 years of service, my manager sat down with me and gave me a performance improvement plan. I was shocked. This came out of the blue. There are very specific requirements in the document. If I don’t meet … Continued
Q: The weather is getting warmer and the shorts and flip flops have begun. I work in a technology services company and manage a small team. We seem to have a group of employees who think it is ok to … Continued
Q: I applied for the perfect job. I was interviewed three times by the company. The recruiter told me I was a finalist and the hiring team was very interested. I just found out (from an email!) that I did … Continued
Q: I just started a new job at a small technology firm. They have blocked a lot of websites to prevent employees from spending too much time on these sites. For example, I can no longer check my Facebook page … Continued