Results Through People
Q: I work for a small professional services firm. Most of us have been working remotely but rotating through the office, based on a schedule. Now with more and more people receiving the vaccine, I am feeling more pressure to … Continued
Q: I am interviewing for a job in a suburban office park. I am worried about the hygiene of the office and if they have followed COVID-19 cleaning protocols. Can I ask if they have kept this virus out of … Continued
Q: My son just graduated from college and is struggling with finding a job during this pandemic. What advice can you give a recent college grad? A: The pandemic has created quite a bit of instability in our economy, both … Continued
Q: I have been furloughed recently, because my company has been hurt by this pandemic. What is the difference between a furlough and a layoff? Should I be looking for a new job? My manager is not even sure what … Continued
Q: I just returned to my office last week. I am only working at our office a few days per week. Our manager is requiring that we wear some type of face covering. Some employees are wearing homemade masks some … Continued
Q: I run a small consulting firm. Thankfully many of us have been able to work from home since the middle of March. Now I am worried about vacation time. Many of our employees have been unable to use their … Continued
Q: In July, my employer is requiring many of us to return to work. I am afraid. I have not been at my desk since Friday, March 13th. I don’t want to go back. I am afraid of every door … Continued
Q: I am a small business owner and we are overwhelmed with how to invite employees back into our workplace. We don’t have to worry about elevators, the MBTA or escalators. We are a consulting firm, in a south shore … Continued
Q: I have recently been laid off and I want to look at opportunities in a more secure industry. In March, I was terminated from a travel-industry software company. What companies are recession-proof? A: Many job seekers are looking … Continued
Q: I am being asked to return to the office in July/August, after working at home because of the COVID-19. I am nervous and have anxiety about working in a cubicle-type environment. We don’t have an EAP, or else I … Continued