How would you handle this? I have a colleague who started as a great partner (we are both at the same leadership level and report to the same boss). We had a misunderstanding and instead of working it out with me (as leaders should do), He went running to our boss to tell half…

This can be a challenging time of year to stay on track with your job search. My best advice is to be deliberate in your decision to either: A) Relax, enjoy the holidays and give yourself a fresh start in the New Year OR B) Identify a handful of activities you can do now to…

Please feel free to give me feedback here - but are people getting a lot more whiney? I gave feedback to two of my employees over the last month appropriately. "Hey____, you need better follow up in these areas. You could improve by doing x and x. Please let me know how I can…

I was employed at a privous job for two years as a temp and one year hired at the company. I left due to toxic work environment and for better pay. The job I have now has good pay, but it's an all male manufacturing enviroment, and I don't feel like I'm good at my job. Does it…

I am an executive assistant and have worked with my current c-suite execute for 7 years now. I do a ton of personal work for his family ( wife will email me directly ) and business related work of course. I never received a Christmas gift from him. This is starting to bother me…

Seeing disturbing new trend in hiring. Just when you thought job hunting couldn't get more aggravating. In the last 2 months since I lost my job... I had a first interview go so well that they wanted to hire me. They said there would just be the routine second interview with the…

Manipulative employee I have an employee who reports to me and I have the feeling is manipulative and undermining me. - He very often objects publicly to my asks. I value contributions and want other opinions, but I also don't want every single ask to be always challenged.…

Is there a right way to deliver a layoff message? I'm seeing videos trend on TikTok with people upset about layoff messaging. Is there really a right way? How would you want to be given advance notice of it is a company wide initiative? Should your manager not talk to you the day…

Am I horrible for wanting to leave a job after a few months? I started a new job a few months ago and was notified of another opportunity this week which is what I wanted from the start of my job search. I am going to apply and if I get there, going to interview, but is it wrong…

I quietly quit my job a few months ago. However as there are two of us dong the job or four people now I ended up being more productive than I’ve ever been in my caeer!

Colleague with seniority making my life hell I've been with my agency for a few years. From day one, a particular colleague has been making my life a living hell. I got a break from her for a while, but she's back in my life. It's very hard to make a transfer and move to a new…

Managing difficult employees I have one employee in particular who is very opinionated, talks about others, can be negative, and is sometimes harsh to others. I have never been good at confrontation and lack confidence in managing. I am technically not a new manager anymore.…

Hi all, I am a data engineer and was laid off from a startup, 1 day before, that is less than 2 weeks when I got back form my maternity. I feel that the layoff is unjustified but Im not sure what action to take, if any, please guide me. A little context: My manager has good…

Advice for Lost and Burnt Out. I'm officially burnt out and have keeping an eye out for a new job. I had an interview to then realize that I don't know if I want to pursue a Product Owner position. Then, I realized I really don't know what I actually want to do with my career.…

I've just been informed that a co-worker named me as one of his peer reviewers for the end-of-year reviews. That wouldn't normally be a problem, but I seldom interact with this person. Frankly, when I do interact with him, he's usually very unpleasant. I have zero idea about how…

Can an employer cease your salary if you do not provide enough notice before resigning?

I'm struggling with deciding on my next career move. I've been doing similar work (HR in various capacities, including management) for nearly two decades in the same industry, and I'm not sure I like either the work or the industry any more. A couple of years ago, I found myself…

Irrational fear of losing my job? I’m constantly worried I’m going to lose my job despite good performance reviews. Anyone else feel this way? Why?

I need your opinion ? I am currently 100% disabled through my doctor, but 50% through the judge. I have been battling for treatments for over two year now, and worse than I was when I was first injured. The judge wants me to look for work, but yet I have yet to have treatment,…

Is there anyone out there familiar with resumes and cover letters as it applies to PK-16 education? I was hoping to refresh mine a bit, but because education is a little different, I was hoping to find someone in the field. Thanks everyone!