My employer does not want to hire an in-house HR person because they say the person wouldn't have enough work to do for our small company. False narrative 100%, an HR person can be cross-trained to do other tasks as well! I think it's because they KNOW they violate so many rules…

Our boss called us all incompetent last week, he apologized but said It was our fault and to never make him that angry again. This isnt new, he often says Terrible things while walking around the office.The company is small, and the more we grow, the Meaner he gets when we make a…

Hi I have been working at my current full time role for 5 months. There is a 6 month probation period, which I was just told will be extended by 4 - 6 weeks. Having a very hard time with personal issues ( mum has cancer), which is affecting me quite badly. I spoke to my manager…

Hello, I recently recieved my diploma for AS business administration. Im currently looking for jobs but I'm having a hard time finding employment perferably work from home. I find that most jobs I find require a BA degree. Any advice besides going back to school right now? Due to…

I accepted a director’s position at a university. When I was hired my supervisor was very anxious to get me on board. I have almost 30 years of experience in higher education, from Vice President to Dean level. After being there 1 month, with no direction provided by supervisor,…

I am 56 and took about a 2 1/2 career break to care for family members. As I am looking to re-enter the workforce, should I consider jobs at a significantly lower pay rate and lower position level than I had previously held in order to re-enter?

HR Manager putting a copy of PIP under my door and open Not only were all the elements of the PIP inaccurate, but after the HR Manager signed it, she slipped it under my door and unsealed. I am so disgusted, I am not clear what to do. I told my COO about it (my manager) and he…

I want to quit my job I am seriously considering just quitting. I am well paid, in senior position, but lately there is so much disfunction in our company that is literally sucking the life out of me. Working and looking for a job simultaneously is just not working for me. What I…

I was laid off from two jobs within a year. I was at my most recent job for eight months and was laid off because the Sr VP I supported quit in July and I was laid off in August because the company didn't feel they needed to keep on one other Exec. Assistant, even though I could…

“Can I do anything for you?” - Exemplifies leadership. My husband and I have a Sunday night ritual – we visit our favorite local spot for dinner. A few weeks ago, I overheard the manager ask one of his team members, “Can I do anything for you?” This question struck a chord with…

Thank you very much, I appreciate being able to review comments on this site. I have had many of the same experiences good and bad which have been shared on this site. In a time of equity and inclusion it is talked about and it is difficult to see it consistently applied across…

Job Search Advice needed... The company I worked for laid off 1/4 of their company for the second time this year, and I lost the lottery in this round. I am applying for new jobs as I have to work, but I have two questions: 1) Is it a red flag if I'm applying for jobs that are…

I have been with the company I am currently working for 4years. There are 2 workers I don’t see eye to eye with and vice versa. They have been there longer so they are the favorites. We recently moved to a new building and all the new workers that came after me have window…

Sexism in the work place I had 2 conversations in the last week in my workplace about sexism I've experienced. Now, I'm 20+ yrs an engineer, so sexism is no new thing for me, but I was incredibly disappointed by the first conversation. In the context of some issues we are…

How would you address an insecure personality at work? Either from a manager, or a co-worker.

Result of filing an EDR complaint against an abusive manager. I am an HR Specialist with 25 years in the federal public sector. I transferred across country in 2022 to a great position in a location close to my elderly parents. At age 56, it was a big deal to get this job, and…

I have an interview coming up for a Director of Strategic Initiatives position. What would be some good questions to ask the employer?

When is time to seek legal advice, and or ask for a separation package. I am currently receiving unfair treatment from manager,and lack of support HR.

I have a very very insecure manager. He likes to tell lies and hurt people and their careers. He has done this many times to people. For some strange reason HR nor upper management will not take action on his behavior. I recently applied for another position outside the group and…

I’ve been in my role for 8months now and it’s been a challenge such a change in environment compared to my previous role which I was in for 7 years .I love HR but am struggling with the type of HR work I’m now doing it’s more policing then enabling I’ve been in HR for close to 20…