FMLA after a serious health condition
Q: I recently had a serious medical problem. I spent a few days in the hospital and I am at home now with physical therapy and a visiting nurse. I expect that I will be able to return to work … Continued
Q: I recently had a serious medical problem. I spent a few days in the hospital and I am at home now with physical therapy and a visiting nurse. I expect that I will be able to return to work … Continued
Q: Every year, I hope to take time off around the holidays. Every year, my request is denied. Everyone else in the company seems to be able to take time off. Why? They have family out of state. Or they … 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 am graduating from college in December, 2019. I am nervous about job hunting during this time of year, when companies are not in the “hiring a grad” mindset. What can a soon-to-be college grad do to make themselves … Continued
Q: I have applied to several roles internally at my company. In 2019, I have applied to more than 10 roles. I joined this company with the hopes of advancing. The first day that I was eligible to job post … Continued
Q: I need to give one of my employees some negative feedback about their performance. It is not all negative but some concerns have popped up, which I need to make him aware of. I don’t want to wait but … Continued
Q: I interviewed with a company in October. Later that week, I think I was mistakenly added to an email exchange between the recruiter and the hiring manager. Part of the email conversation was about logistics, like when they hope … Continued
Q: I was told that I need to establish presence on LinkedIn. This advice was from a career counselor. Do you agree? I have a profile, but it is limited. What is the point? My resume looks good. A: I … Continued
A: Yes, yes and yes. We expect eager and interested candidates to reply over weekends, long weekends and even vacations (sometimes). If we hear from a candidate that they are “off the grid” and attending a wedding, funeral or other … Continued
Q: We are planning a year-end company event. Before I joined this company many years ago, we had some problems with alcohol-fueled behavior at several company outings. I am concerned since I am now planning these events. I will catch … Continued