Have you ever heard some bad career advice? Followed it and found out that that wasn’t such a good idea in the first place? These people were served up some terrible advice. They didn’t listen, and now you’ve been warned. Prepare yourself for some bad advice. Caution: Bad
Dear Evil HR Lady, I have been with my company for several years, and I am now up for a promotion. The job description is a perfect fit for my career path, and came from discussions with my supervisor about my career goals and the needs of the
It’s a snowy mess outside and you’re the boss. Should you require everyone to come into the office? Here are 5 things to help you make that decisions. Winter Snow Storms: Should You Make Your Employees Come to Work?
Here’s a question that should be illegal and is definitely unethical. “What is your salary history?” I think companies have a lot of. . . nerve to ask what you have been paid in the past. Isn’t this confidential information between an employee and previous employers? I’d like
I’ve been reading about the Arizona shootings and was especially interested with the emails from one of the shooter’s classmates–about how he was sure the guy was dangerous. And I thought, what could a company do in a situation where an employee was showing signs of instability? I
Have you ever called in sick when you were perfectly healthy? Of course not. You would never do that. You love going to work and would never lie. It’s those darn employees of yours who are claiming illness while mountain climbing. Companies, according to Business Week, are hiring
The American Bar Association has posted a warning about getting a law degree on their website. Far too many law students expect that earning a law degree will solve their financial problems for life. In reality, however, attending law school can become a financial burden for law students
No one cares what Web sites you’ve visited, but a prospective employer does care about your judgment, public image and felonies. Employment Background Checks: What They’re Really Looking For
It’s the perfect time to make changes in your career. These 10 little things will help you have a successful 2011.New Year’s Resolutions For Your Career
Dear Evil HR Lady, I was recently laid off from my job at a major corporation. My manager made many promises to HR and me about helping me find a new job, providing a good recommendation, a list of contacts, etc. But I have never heard from him
