I manage a team of about 10 people and recently found out that one employee in particular absolutely hates everything I do and mocks me to their peers. I was genuinely hurt and am trying not to let it affect how I treat them. But, it is hitting me very hard. I try to create a…

Has anyone experienced recruitment agencies asking for refrrences up front before even presenting candidates? I’m being asked for this and I’m very uncomfortable with it - what’s the deal?

Looking to transition into HR! Hi there all, I am looking for advice. I am starting my third year in my data entry role for the same company and I would like to transition into HR for a different company. How would I go about doing that? Linkedin and Indeed have not produced any…

I have been Job-searching for 6 months. I am 42, have excellent references and excellent annual reviews for the last 10 years of work. I am friendly and professional. Although I relocated to a small town of 30,000 people (in a sparsely populated state) one year ago, I lived in a…

interviewed for an internal position, then delivered baby early, haven’t heard any updates on the position, do I reach out again? So I interviewed for an engineering manager position, as far as I know there was me and one maybe two other people interviewing for it. I interviewed…

What happens when your work is completed before 8 hours in the day? If you are full time, do you find more to do? be done for the day? go spend time on learning or organizing? Topic came up recently and I am curious if folks experience this? In Recruiting there is always things…

Hello. I was wondering if I could get some advive. I have been in a new role with someone I worked with and was friends with in a past position for two years, first as a contractor and now full time. They have hired quite a large group of staff above my role over the past year…

My company has been operating without a functional HR for nearly three years now. We are a home health non-profit who is sorely understaffed in the office. Upper management is quite close to retirement and doesn't seem bothered by this. Our HR staff (2-4 people) seem to quit as…

I recently started a job that required a HS diploma. Could not find anything else at the company (and I have three masters degrees). Any suggestions? My "dream" job was as an engineer and would be happy to work in related work.

5 months pregnant and just accepted a offer. HELP! I was laid off back in November and started looking for a job immediately. Fast forward to the new year, and after many interviews, I finally received an offer from a great company. My predicament now is how do I bring up that I…

I have a question: how would you politely turn down a request to be a reference? A little backstory: at the request of a former colleague, I spoke with a young woman who was extremely interested in an internship at my company for the upcoming semester. She’s a lovely girl, and is…

I'm looking for advice as someone who is trying to transition out of commercial lending to a new career. I recently went back to work after a 4 year career break to raise my daughter. I went back to a VP credit role similar to what I held before I had my daughter. Going back has…

Workplace Bullying. What would you do? I recently experienced workplace ageism, verbal abuse, cultural bias, and threatened. How do you handle such a situation?

Is it still required to wear a suit to an interview? I have a last minute in person interview in 2 days for a mid level engineering position. My mom always told me to wear a suit when I was younger. Is this still a thing? I see people come in for interviews all the time without a…

I feel guilty for leaving my job because I don't know how the team will cope without me. I have been at my company for almost 4 years and have loved so much about it, there has been career progression, amazing people to work with and opportunities to present at amazing events…

How to leave a position on the best terms For many personal reasons and after a lot of consideration and financial planning, I’ve decided to leave my current job later this spring. I’m going to offer 30 days notice, but once I resign I’ll be prepared to leave when it is best for…

Help… I left a decent paying job that I was miserable at for a job that was or so I was lead to believe… a job that was a much better fit. I was told there were health benefits, 401k, yearly bonuses, etc. I was also told they needed help getting their bookkeeping in order and…

Do companies not train new employees anymore? Started a job December. During the interview process, I was very clear I didn't have direct experience as I am changing careers. The hiring manager was okay with this and I was hired. I'm not receiving any training and since the…

How to Handle Discussion Derailment There has been a reoccurring pattern of someone who works on a on a collaborating team taking over any meeting they join for their questions and topics no matter the original agenda. This team has two touch bases a week where he can freely ask…

Do you share your portfolio or not? I'm a freelance learning consultant and instructional designer currently looking for additional work. After applying to a job posting, I received an email asking me to share my portfolio (via email). In the email it states, "once we review all…