Employer COVID restrictions in 2023
Q: My company is requiring most of us to return to the workplace over the summer. I have a question though. I live with my mother, and her health is poor. I am worried (still) about COVID. A year or … Continued
Return to the workplace and employee engagement
Q: For many years, like many other workers, I had to commute to work. My commute is about 45 minutes long. Then COVID hit and we all went remote. I was able to squeeze in another 30 to 60 minutes … Continued
The genie is out of the bottle re: hybrid and remote work
Q: I am working remotely and my manager wants us to return to the office July 1st. He believes everyone who works from home is watching the “Price is Right.” Without the interruptions at the office, I have been far … Continued
Holding a safe employee event
Q: Recently, we had a COVID-safety outing where all employees were invited to a cookout and bonfire. Most of our employees and family members had a great time. A few employees drank too much. I worry about inappropriate behavior and … Continued
Long COVID – how to disclose as a candidate
Q: I am a candidate for a role in biotech. I have been diagnosed with long COVID (or PASC, the medical term). I will need some accommodations for this condition. How or when do I ask a prospective employer? A: … Continued
Rusty interviewing skills?
Q: I am applying for a new job. The problem is I haven’t applied for a job in 22 years! I am sick with anxiety. What can I do to prepare? Do I need to be a Zoom expert? A: … Continued
Inappropriate comments via a video call
Q: At my company, we are all working remotely. We have a weekly Zoom call on Friday mornings to share updates and client information. During this Zoom call, a colleague, who was just hired late in 2021 sends me messages … Continued
Unemployment benefits after a move to a new state
Q: I lost my job a few months ago, in the fall of 2021. I have been looking for a new job for several weeks. Winter is not my friend. I want to move to another state with warmer weather … Continued
Retaining talent in 2021-2022
Q: I am a business owner and I am nervous about this “Great Resignation” that I am reading about. I feel like I pay employees competitively and offer a menu of good benefits options. I don’t have a whole lot … Continued
Tips for a safe holiday party
Q: We are planning a year-end holiday party. Because of COVID, we are planning to have it outside pm a heated outdoor patio, next to our building. Do you have any recommendations for a successful event? A: Every year company … Continued