Sick employees need to stay at home
Q: I can’t stand this time of year. Other people complain about the snow, their commute or the cold. Not me. I am can deal with all of that. But these people that come into the office with their noses … Continued
Q: I can’t stand this time of year. Other people complain about the snow, their commute or the cold. Not me. I am can deal with all of that. But these people that come into the office with their noses … Continued
This week Pattie answered questions about snow days disrupting productivity, tips for staying focused when working from home, finding the right career path, being consistently rejected for promotions, getting a true picture (the good and the bad) of a new … Continued
Q: I started a new job recently. I graduated from college in May, 2014. I want to make a good impression. During my interview, I was told that hard work, being flexible and having a good attitude was important. I … Continued
Q: I work for a small start-up. All of us do everything all the time! Recently there was a snowstorm. Our building maintenance team did a poor job of plowing. There were a few employees who had cars that got … Continued
Q: I want to move into a management position. I have four years of experience at my current company. All of the supervisory job postings say “management/leadership experience required.” My question to you is — how am I supposed to … Continued
Q: I had heard that the minimum wage was going to increase in Massachusetts. I am applying for cashier jobs and they say they will pay minimum wage but it seems awfully low. What is the current minimum wage in … Continued
It was a busy day on the Job Doc Chat. This week Pattie answered questions about presenting your most successful stats only, following up in January about a pre-holiday interview, being asked by HR if you would be interested in … Continued
Q: When I was hired almost one year ago, my manager told me that they would “look at my salary” at the one-year mark. Nothing has been mentioned since then. I have been given positive feedback from him on a … Continued
Q: I am eager to enter a new field, specifically biomedical engineering. I have an undergraduate degree in a related field (biology). However, my biology degree is not a perfect match for a biomedical engineering job. Do I have to … Continued
This week Pattie answered questions about the hiring forecast for 2015, serving as a reference for a former coworker, job searching over the holidays, selecting a career as a recent graduate, and more… Read the transcript at http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/jobdoc/2014/12/monday_noon_job_doc_chat_with_11.html. Pattie Hunt Sinacole … Continued