Results Through People
Q: I hope to re-open my business over the summer, based on CDC recommendations and Governor Baker’s guidance. I looked at the Common Mistakes when valuing a company. In March, I furloughed most of my employees. I am concerned that … Continued
Q: I am a December grad. I am a finance major. I am afraid of my job hunt in this new “COVID-19 world.” What should I be doing to help my search? I had an offer for a very good … Continued
Q: I am doing my first video interview this week. I am experienced interviewing face-to-face onsite with a company. This video interviewing is all new to me. What can I do to prepare? A: A great question, and timely for … Continued
Q: I just lost my job, largely because of COVID-19. My employer (about 75 employees) had to reduce staff because we had to close for a month or so. We are not sure when we will be back in business. … Continued
Q: I am worried about my employees with all the talk about COVID-19. What are practical ways we avoid feeling socially isolated? A: Great question. Many of the questions that we have been fielding are about reducing costs, shutdowns, furloughs, … Continued
Q: I work for a retailer in downtown Boston. Foot traffic has almost stopped. I am not sure how long my business owner can stay open with the coronavirus concerns. I think my boss wants to lay us off temporarily … Continued
Q: I am expecting in September, 2020. I live and work in Massachusetts. My company is a start-up in Cambridge with about 35 employees. I am about to share this information with my employer. Although overwhelming, I am expecting twins. … Continued
Q: I have been unemployed since early January. This is my first time being unemployed and it is nerve-wracking. I am struggling with the concept of a telephone interview or video call. In the past, I always did well in … Continued
Q: You have probably commented on this before, but I have not written a resume in a long time. Where do I start? My last resume is probably 10 or more years old. HELP! A: Great that you are updating … Continued
Q: I was recently put on a PIP, a performance improvement plan. This was a surprise and I was shocked that my manager gave me some very harsh feedback. In my last company, there were progressive discipline steps. If there … Continued