James Marsh tweeted me the following question: “What is the most reasonable way to treat requests for time off during office hours to attend scheduled doctors appointments?” My response, “approve them all unless there is a massive problem. How often are your people going to the doctor?” This was probably
Your boss can tell you what time to be at work, what you have to do, where you have to go, when you can leave, what your salary is, and even who you can sit next to at lunch. Wait, what? Isn’t lunch time your time? This seems
I’ve joined the podcasting biz–as a semi regular guest (although heaven knows there’s nothing I enjoy more than hearing myself talk)–on Stacking Benjamins. This is a great weekly financial podcast headed up by Joe Saul-Sehy. I’ve been a guest a few times on his show and was thrilled
Do employers have actual rights? Laws covering the workplace typically grant employees rights and employers responsibilities. But, shouldn’t employers have rights as well? Employment attorney and author Jonathan T. Hyman believes so. In his book The Employer Bill of Rights: A Manager’s Guide to WorkPlace Law, he begins by
Dear Evil HR Lady, I read your article “8 Ways to Stop a Coworker From Sabotaging Your Reputation,” so I decided to e-mail you about a situation that has been bugging me for over a year now. I am an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), and I was hired
I talk a lot about the problems in recruiting. Like all the things recruiters require, the fruitlessness of online applications, and how recruiters somehow think it’s okay not to get back to someone who has come in to the office to office. Today I heard of a new
I just got an email from Barbara asking if she should go back to college to get a more marketable degree. She had a degree in Theater Design, and, as you can imagine, that’s not necessarily a field with high demand. So the question is, should she go back
Social networking startup, imo, believes in wellness. So much so that they have treadmill desks available, and on employees’ first year anniversaries they are given a pair of custom Nike shoes. I spoke with CEO Ralph Harik about how this all plays out in the office. Starting with the treadmill
This article is built around this email: I am returning to work this week after being out on maternity leave. I love my job and the work I do, but my direct supervisor is such a toxic person that it has made it unbearable to be at work.
Limeade CEO Henry Albrecht has a very strict hiring rule: No Jerks. None. Ever. Hopefully that’s clear enough. But to make sure, it’s now included in their job descriptions. He was kind enough to explain how this policy affects Limeade. To read the interview, click here: We Don’t Hire
