Results Through People
Q: I am a lead engineer. Although I am not a supervisor, I am involved in the hiring, performance reviews, and directing work of our new hires. Many of our new hires are fresh grads from some very competitive colleges. … Continued
Q: I run a company in metrowest. We have 27 employees, and then about 5 employees over the summer to cover vacations. My question is regarding summer employees. Are they subject to the same laws as year-round employees? Even PFML? … Continued
Q: I joined a small tech company last fall. We are fairly informal. Very few policies or documents. As we return to our workplace, with a hybrid schedule, I expect that we will also return to our happy hours on … Continued
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
Q: You seem to be a fan of LinkedIn for those of us looking for a new opportunity. Please explain. Why should I spend time on my LinkedIn profile or even connecting with others? Years ago, we never used LinkedIn … Continued
Q: I was recently terminated, without notice, from my company. I was employed for there for seven years. I was never given a warning or even a harsh word. I am being told that I should sign this agreement, and … Continued
Q. I have been asked to participate in a “marathon” interview day. It has been defined as a half dozen interviews in a single day. I worry about how repetitive I may be. Do I keep repeating the same “stories,” … Continued
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
Q: When I was hired, I was promised a list of employee benefits. My employer was bought by another company, who offers far less generous benefits. We have been told that many benefits may change in 2022. I accepted this … Continued
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