Results Through People
Q: I work in a technology company. Most employees really put forth an effort every day and on every project. There are a few who take advantage of our laid-back “people” culture. There is a group who will take afternoon … Continued
Q: Our company is continuing to work remotely through 2021, at least. 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 wear t-shirts … Continued
Q: I am working remotely for the foreseeable future. My gripe is very much of a 2020-2021 gripe. We have several weekly Zoom calls. Many of my colleagues don’t show their faces, even though that is preferred by most. I … Continued
Q: I was just hired by a very cool company. I am thrilled to be working here. There is one problem. The man who sits close to my cube seems to use a heavy dose of irritating cologne every morning. … Continued
Q: When do you send a thank-you note and how (email, text, a real note through the mail)? After I meet with someone on an informational basis only? After the first interview? After the second interview? When I receive a … Continued
Q: I never thought I would be writing a letter to ask about bare feet in the office. I am a forty something manager of a young team of three inside sales professionals. Yes, we work in technology. Yes, we … Continued
Q: I work for a mid-sized law firm and I am enjoying the work. One of the partners is a problem. After I started in my role, he started hanging out near my office and it became excessive. I learned … Continued
Q: I work in a great company. Most of my co-workers are smart, approachable and just really good people. We have one long-term employee though who I think is a problem. I don’t want to be a complainer but honestly … Continued
Q: I might have to leave a job I love. I love my job, my colleagues and my work. I even love my boss. However, there is a manager, in another department, who is targeting me. He has made my … Continued
Q: I just have a few questions about career transfer that I hoped that you may be able to answer for me. I have worked for the past 9 years in the biotech industry with 5 of those years in … Continued