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Working for a micromanager

Dear Joan:
I am in a bit of a tough situation. I’ve been working in
this mid-size company in a mid-level position since little over a
year. Due to a lot of company wide-politics and new...

Religion and work

Dear Joan:
I am Wiccan, and have had issues on the job, and now that I am
job hunting, have issues in being hired.  I usually wear my
pentacle the same as many Christians wear a cross. ...

The Pros and Cons of Working for a Smaller Company

The odds are good that during this economic recession,
increasing numbers of experienced executives will find themselves
transitioning from a large corporation to a small firm. If
you’re...

Jealous co-worker

Dear Joan:
I work in a small group of six, for a university project that
is contracted out by the state.  We are a field-based project
and are contractually required to work in the state...

Three Tips for Surviving Corporate Change

The biggest difference between today's employment world and
that of our fathers' is the rapid pace of corporate
change. Expectations of company stability and long lasting
employment are...

How to Decide Between a Job You Love and an Unsolicited Opportunity with a New Employer

Dear Joan:
I have worked for a company for 21 years. I love my job and get
along well with management. I perceive they really like me and
would probably hate losing me. I am being courted for...

What To Do With an Unreasonable and Insensitive Boss

GL,Your opinion on this: I swear this happened last week.
We have a new gal working with us who has a four year old son. She
has no family or anyone to pick up her son after work if she is
late...

How Much Personal Business At Work is Reasonable?

The other day I came across an article that said the average US
worker spends approximately two hours each day taking care of
personal matters, such phone calls, e-mail, personal shopping, and
the...

Recession proof your career

Lay offs, companies closing, 401K’s that look more like
201K’s…these are jittery times. If you aren’t
wondering if your job security is at risk, you probably should be.
But...

Mediator

Dear Joan:
This is an unusual situation. The group I work with on a daily
basis is being asked to meet with a mediator because of an informal
grievance from another co-worker.
 
I am a female...

A Quick Way To Improve Your Performance Review

A good Performance Review is a
great opportunity if done correctly, to motivate your staff. 
If it is not motivating them, then both you and they are missing
out.  To motivate your...

Are You Losing Your Job?

If you’ve lost your job – or are going to lose
your job – the last thing that you want to talk about is
“why” you lost your job. In fact, the question
 
“Why...

Gossip in the office

Dear Joan:
We have a small office with fewer than fifty employees, mostly
women.  Right now we are dealing with a problem within the
office of employees gossiping about other employees,...

Hate Your Job? Survival Skills 101

I won't name names, but I would like to share a little story
with you about a past company I used to work for. The conditions
were almost unbearable and although I was planning my escape and
had...

Everyday Workplace Conflicts

Dear Joan:
I just read one of your articles on Workplace Conflict. This
article seems to be addressing misbehaviors at work, which of
course need Human Resources, and policies and procedures...

10 Signs of an Impending Layoff

Many people are in denial about layoffs.  There are many
clues that one is coming but often people just choose to ignore the
signs.  Forewarned is forearmed.  If you notice several
of...

Colleague betrays trust

 
Dear Joan:
Joan, I work in an office which is a subset of the
organization. We provide non-core HR services to the organization.
Employees in this work group work as a team or at least...

The American Workplace has a "crack" problem

 
America has a “crack” problem and I’m not
referring to drugs. I’m talking about cleavage and low-riding
pants for starters.
 
I was enjoying a glass of wine...

Winning Over Your New Co-Workers

You have been interviewed, background-checked, researched,
discussed, and—finally—hired.  
Congratulations! Now the real scrutiny begins, because now your new
co-workers...

New job was misrepresented

Dear Joan:
I recently started my new job in marketing. My previous job was
similar, but with more high-level responsibilities, however in a
bigger company (one of the top 3 in its industry)....

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