The joy of being a Sox fan at work
Q: I am a manager of a large team in a financial services company in downtown Boston. If a Boston team wins a big game (read World Series or Super Bowl), it seems like everyone in Boston uses that an … Continued
Q: I am a manager of a large team in a financial services company in downtown Boston. If a Boston team wins a big game (read World Series or Super Bowl), it seems like everyone in Boston uses that an … Continued
Q: I work for a growing biotech company. It is a wild and fun workplace. We are small, about 45 employees right now. We expect to double or even triple in size next year. I enjoy the work and my … Continued
Q: I recently interviewed for a job with a competitor. I arrived to their office on time. I was dressed appropriately. I even brought a few extra copies of my resume to the interview. Then, it happened. The dreaded question. … Continued
Q: My husband has applied to several jobs online. It seems that no one responds to resumes submitted anymore. He is not having great success. What advice do you have for a 42-year-old purchasing specialist in his job search? A: … Continued
Q: I recently referred a friend to work at my company. My friend was hired. I thought I would be entitled to a bonus for referring my friend. I asked my HR Rep and she said that I was not … Continued
Q: I recently left a company and was not given an exit interview. I know others were given one. Is it too late to request one, after I have left the company? What is the typical protocol? Is an exit … Continued
Q: I recently verbally accepted a new job. I received the offer letter. It describes requiring some documentation on my first date of employment. Can you explain why they need these documents? And they recommend bringing a driver’s license and … Continued
Q: What is your advice regarding non-compete contracts in the technology industry? Are they commonly enforced? A: Your question couldn’t be more timely. Historically, non-compete agreements in the technology world have been enforceable in Massachusetts; the enforceability of these agreements has … Continued
Q: I am a former CEO. Earlier this year I left my role voluntarily. When I was a CEO, I was working and traveling and had no time with my family. I took a few months off to re-assess my … Continued
Q: I joined a new company in late 2017 as an account representative for the Northeast region. It has been chaotic because I have had 3 different managers since I started working here. In June, our company hired a new … Continued