Schedule change?
Q: I have been working as a receptionist for a few years, at a local law firm. We have a new office manager, who is my supervisor. For the past few years, I have been fortunate to be able to … Continued
Inappropriate, and likely illegal hiring practices
Q: As a new leader, in a new company, I am learning the ropes. I like 90% of my role and my new employer. However, this company is less structured, more casual. We schedule a lot of fun events like … Continued
What are your strengths?
Q: I am applying for a role with a new company This new company is a competitor of my employer. Many of my co-workers know my strengths and weaknesses. I am very detail-oriented and deadline driven. I like to crunch … Continued
Inappropriate conduct, what to do
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
Can I skip my 30-minute meal break?
Q: I have a question. My new manager is requiring us to take a 30-minute meal break. When we ask if we can skip it, he says, “It’s the law.” For years, we were allowed to work through our lunch … Continued
A poor performance evaluation by a new manager
Q: I recently received a poor performance evaluation from my new manager. I was stunned. This manager has only supervised my performance for four months yet the performance review was supposedly for one year. How can that be? My former … Continued