Companies talk about diversity and inclusion but they really don't mean it. For example, a pharma company told their management in 2020 to hire minorities and they did with 98% having the right background and experience. In return for each hire, the senior managers were paid a…

I was recently laid off, along with other people at my company, while taking FMLA to care for my husband who has Stage IV cancer, recently had surgery, and is about to undergo radiation and chemotherapy treatments for 6 weeks. I was stunned by this but learned that it is legal if…

Advice wanted. Hello everyone. I've been in Retail for over 10 years (various companies from low end to high) but would like to pivot to something else. I'm currently in inventory control on a store level. I'm at a loss as to what or where my skills would be useful. Any advice?…

I’m resigning from my role soon and I have 6 unused PTO days (our calendar year ends in December). Do I negotiate that in my resignation letter? Even if I stayed with the company (although I’m not staying), it would be unlikely I would use those days before the end of the year…

After an assessment test and four interviews, I didn't get the job. I'm a big proponent of the mantra, "rejection is protection," but this job I felt in my bones was such a great fit. I've been on the hunt since March and interviewed with many companies, even private equity firms…

I was promoted in March, is it too soon to ask for performance increase? By VP gave me a review and when I asked about increases, he stated he typically reviews in Oct based on revenue and single-handedly decides what each direct report will receive. We talked about this in…

After some advice. I’m struggling mentally and it’s because of my director. I have that tight chest, hollow sick feeling in my stomach and I cry a lot. She’s been with us 10 months and in that time ignored me for two months, is dismissive of what I say or put forward, makes wild…

New job starts tomorrow and issue with daycare/appointment: what should I do? My son started at a daycare a few weeks ago, and it’s subsidized making them strict on requirements. Since I wasn’t working, his hours could only be 9-3:30pm— this allowed me time to find a job, which I…

I have difficulties with my boss's micromanagement and false assumptions. I've been working for him for 1,5 years now. At the beginning we were going along very well. He was very clear from the start about how I should fulfil my tasks and what I shouldn't do. This approach was ok…

I have a colleague that was recently let go from her job. Her company got out by another company and downsized the work force by 45%. She received a severance package, but the company isn't giving it to her in lump sum. Employees were paid biweekly when they were employed. So…

Work with no pay! I have been moonlighting at a kennel for almost two years. The policy and one of the perks has always been your pets can stay for free. I was in a car accident in January of this year which totaled my car and injured me. I subsequently lost my full time job and…

Do you think that a mismatch between your values and those of your company can overcome, particularly if they're not of an ethical/moral nature? Do you think an alignment of values is even important or particularly relevant?

Hello there! I am currently searching for a long-term permanent job, but I would also like to find a casual role in the meantime. Do you have any tips or suggestions on how I could do that? I am worried that applying for a job at places like Myer or Bunnings might make me appear…

Hours of work halved. I have worked in my current role for 12 months, full time 40 hours a week, as per my contract. Lately, things have got quiet and last month the business showed a loss for the month - the first time in years. My boss asked me the other day if i would consider…

My coworker is claiming credit for my entire team's work on LinkedIn So, we just had a new project go live, and my coworker just wrote on LinkedIn how she was "glad to have written" the project as if she did it on her own and linked to it. The thing is, she was ONLY responsible…

A job that I interviewed with just REPOSTED the job I’m interviewing for. The interview seemed to have went well with the hiring managers. They reached out to me several days after saying they feel I meet the requirements for the job and sent me some HR questions. These were…

I accepted a promotion at my company without someone to backfill my previous duties. I was told I would have to do both jobs until my replacement was hired. Fast forward 6 weeks later and I’m told they would not be backfilling my previous position, but would try to give some of…

My boss just played a joke on me that not only embarrassed me but has me livid. I am new to this role less than 60 days, I am still learning personalities and quirks. He sent me several texts in what to do and I followed up with questions. I also asked several other people before…

Employment Growth is Important Many jobs right now, including mine are promoting various individuals. After taking on additional tasks, helping where needed and so much more, I wasn't even considered for a promotion. Any suggestions on to how to handle this.

I was permanently laid off in June and started a new job in August. I was not getting any hits and ended up taking a position in a different role than I had been doing, with a huge pay cut. I was getting nervous and bills had to be paid. Fast forward 3 months and I have two…