Small business owners and human resource staff know how tricky it can be to throw a successful office party. Apart from ensuring that the introverts among the staff don’t feel overwhelmed by a party that is too outrageous or requires…
Monthly Archives
Last updated Sep 1, 2022
Having a diverse workforce is only a tiny part of the gigantic workplace relations pie. It’s not enough just to have a variety of people in the building, as that won’t make relations harmonious. You’ll also have to consider that…
Employers usually outline the terms of your employment when you receive the onboarding paperwork or offer letter. Many documents highlight an at-will employment arrangement that releases you and the employer from any contractual obligation to maintain the relationship. That means there should…
Forty-three million Americans are in debt from student loans. In 2022, The American Institute of Stress found that over 40% of workers felt their job was very or extremely stressful. Over 25% of American workers now view their jobs as the…
There are lots of possible reasons why you might want to get someone fired; revenge is one of them. Without judgement on you, sometimes a person deserves to be fired for what they did to you or a colleague. While you could…
If you’re thinking of leaving a comfortable job, you’re not on your own. All the major media outlets and recruitment sites are talking about the Great Resignation of 2021 and 2022. The pandemic has caused many people to look at their…
The last time I interviewed for a job, they took the job posting down after I interviewed. However, I didn’t end up getting the job. I found this very confusing and wondered if others have gone through the same experience. Looking…
Angry people inhabit the earth, and there’s no way to get around it. Accepting this fact will help you deal with challenging situations more readily. One day you might get stuck working at a job where your direct supervisor is…
If your boss wants you to work overtime without pay, and you are a non-exempt worker (see below), you don’t have to put in extra hours without getting paid. That is one of the many provisions of the Fair Labor Standards…
You have had an interview. You have been offered the job verbally, pending discussions with your references. The references come back approved. It’s been three weeks, and you still have no news after the reference check. What is going on?…