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The Complaint Department Is Open Aug. 13, 2020
You hate to complain. But what choice do you have? You simply must complain about all the complainer... Read More
Does Anonymity Have a Place at Work? Aug. 06, 2020
Q: Why do people tell others to not take ownership and say what they think about situations and peop... Read More
Testing Is the Best HR Assistant Jul. 30, 2020
The high unemployment rate caused by COVID-19 means thousands who were once employed are now searchi... Read More
Getting the Job Doesn't Mean Keeping It Jul. 16, 2020
Getting the Job Doesn't Mean Keeping It Q: I was introduced to a company through a friend/connectio... Read More
Onboarding: Sink or Swim Jun. 11, 2020
The first weeks of onboarding can set the stage for a new hire to either fall in love with the job a... Read More
Workplace Coaching Helps Employees and Companies Feb. 20, 2020
Most people think they are good communicators. But if you ask them if they think most other people a... Read More
Jealousy Consumes Manager of New Hire Feb. 13, 2020
Q: I was interviewed and recommended for hire by a regional manager I was to replace. He was transfe... Read More
What Makes a Complaint Vindictive? Oct. 31, 2019
Q: I work in a small laboratory on a team with several others, who have all been here for years. Our... Read More
Critical Tips for Phone Interviews Sep. 12, 2019
You may not like phone interviews, but the human resources department loves them. One job posting ma... Read More
Fifty Ways to Leave Your Loser Jun. 13, 2019
Paul Simon came up with "50 ways to leave your lover." I wish I could say the same when it comes to ... Read More
The Price of Not Checking References Apr. 25, 2019
Q: I headed a team at a marketing company, and we needed one more person to balance the talent. The ... Read More
Not Allowed at His House Apr. 20, 2019
Dear Annie: I have been dating "Pete" for three years and never get invited to his place. He lives i... Read More
Copycat Co-Worker Scares Employee Mar. 21, 2019
Q: One of my co-workers imitates me in every way possible — not like sarcastic imitation, but ... Read More
Cover Letters That Make or Break You Jan. 31, 2019
Q: Articles say human resources departments no longer read cover letters, so why are they still expe... Read More
It's Unfair, But It's Not Your Place Jan. 11, 2019
Dear Annie: I am the manager of a small bakery. I've had the same employee, "Sue," for the past nine... Read More
Employee Soon Quits Inhumane Environment Dec. 13, 2018
Q: I am several years from retirement age, so I needed a part-time job for extra money. I was happy ... Read More
Boss Takes Credit for Subordinate's Work Nov. 22, 2018
Q: I've been in the same job for five years, and I have a good work record. I've done extra assignme... Read More
Teaming With a Narcissist Nov. 15, 2018
Q: One of the members of our team of six is openly rude and sarcastic to me but nice to the others. ... Read More
Clearly Unprofessional: Refusing to Talk to a Co-Worker Oct. 25, 2018
Q: I am a woman who has worked in the same job at the same company for 10 years. A male co-worker st... Read More
Robot, Go Home Sep. 13, 2018
Rejection stinks. It doesn't matter if the rejection comes from the love of your life or from your a... Read More
