Results Through People
Q: I just sent in my resignation notice. I sent it to my direct manager. Who else should get a copy? HR? Most employees are asked to participate in an exit interview. I want to be honest, but I also … Continued
Q: I am a business owner and I am nervous about this “Great Resignation” that I am reading about. I feel like I pay employees competitively and offer a menu of good benefits options. I don’t have a whole lot … Continued
Q: I plan to leave my current job in the next three months. I know some of my colleagues have left unprofessionally over the last few years, while others have left in a graceful and professional way. Do you have … Continued
Q: I have been working for three years in a role where I have begun dreading to come to work. This is a first for me in 25 years. The culture where I work is a “gotcha culture” where if … Continued
Q: I am expecting a bonus in January or February. I have begun job hunting but very slowly and cautiously. The bonus is for our efforts in 2020, not 2021. However, I have heard that my employer has “pulled” bonuses … Continued
Q: I just resigned from my employer. In my original offer letter, I was given four weeks of vacation. Since my last day of work was July 12, my understanding was that I would leave with money in my pocket. … Continued
Q: We had a situation in my department, which I have never seen addressed in this column before. We had a fairly new employee give their notice. He gave his two weeks’ notice and we began preparing a transition plan … Continued
Q: I am leaving my current employer in late December. I want to do this professionally. I think my manager will be shocked. How can I resign without damaging this relationship? A: The groundwork for leaving an employer in a … Continued
Q: I recently left my job and expected to received a payment for my unused vacation time. After 10 years of service, I was supposed to earn four weeks of vacation time. Our employee handbook outlines that employees earn a … Continued
Q: I just started a job about 2 months ago. Unfortunately, I have an unforeseen family crisis, which will greatly interfere with my ability to do my job for about 3 weeks. I am not sure what to do. I … Continued