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Quitting Time Jan. 16, 2020
Thinking about quitting your job? Dumb question. You've been thinking about quitting from the day yo... Read More
Help All Employees Become Influencers Jan. 02, 2020
Many employees, from executives to rank and file, can strive for the lofty goal of becoming workplac... Read More
Employer Goes Above and Beyond Call of Duty Dec. 19, 2019
Everyone in the workplace should know and understand the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, be... Read More
Caution Required in Writing Recommendations Dec. 12, 2019
Q: A colleague asked me for a letter of recommendation. I know the person through my job, but I don'... Read More
Workplace and Public Life Are Now The Same Nov. 28, 2019
Q: I worked for a church that seemed to have a fun, relaxed environment. Employees in our office use... Read More
Promo A Go-Go Nov. 09, 2019
Congratulations! Your big new promotion is wonderful news. You definitely deserve your new, supersiz... Read More
Faulty Logic Is No Way To Win an Argument Nov. 07, 2019
Q: I requested vacation time, which was approved, so I purchased nonrefundable airline tickets and m... Read More
Promo A Go-Go Nov. 07, 2019
Congratulations! Your big new promotion is wonderful news. You definitely deserve your new, supersiz... Read More
November 5, 2019 Nov. 05, 2019
Dear Annie: I've known Owen for four years, and we are in various classes together. We email regular... 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
When an Interviewer Is Unprofessional Oct. 24, 2019
Q: I was excited for an upcoming interview; it was the perfect job, and I had many years of experien... Read More
A Likely Story Oct. 24, 2019
Need more paranoia in your life? Happy to oblige. Do you think that your co-workers like you? Or are... Read More
Will the Supreme Court or Congress Ban Discrimination Against Gays? Oct. 20, 2019
For 55 years, federal law has banned employment discrimination on the basis of sex. If you're a woma... Read More
Mistakes Are Us Oct. 17, 2019
"Make as many mistakes as you can as quickly as you can." That's a mantra in the high-tech biz. The... Read More
Look to Norway for True Prison Reforms Oct. 16, 2019
There are better ways to punish those who break society's laws. There are better ways to correct tho... Read More
I Want to Be Alone Oct. 03, 2019
Ask the typical employee what they most want from their jobs ... Go ahead; do it. I'll wait right h... Read More
Hocus Focus Sep. 26, 2019
Does your mind wander? Do your managers stop you in the middle of presentations to ask, "What are yo... Read More
I Second That Emoticon Sep. 17, 2019
I know some men refuse to use emojis because they think they're silly or cheesy. But I have to say,... Read More
What to Do When a Boss Doesn't Act Like One Aug. 22, 2019
Q: I worked at a charity-run store for one year. Our manager was an alcoholic, but we didn't know it... Read More
The 'Be Nice' Corporate Culture Failure Jun. 27, 2019
Q: I worked in field sales for a large company and worked on my MBA simultaneously. My life was exci... Read More
