Inexpensive cute boots for petite gals... Anyone else have this problem? Every time I try them on they're way up in my knee space.

Ghosted by recruiter Is being ghosted after an interview worse than being rejected? And if it is, why do recruiters do it? I was ghosted recently and for me it was a negative experience because it was a position in a company I liked a lot and I was proactively contacted by the…

Is there a statute of limitations on a previous employer requesting payback on over payment in wages? A recruiter reached out to me on a position with a previous employer I worked for over 8 years ago. The recruiter requested my previous employee ID number which I did not recall.…

Quitting a job after 3 months - tips and suggestions? Like many who have posted here, I started a new job that is not a good fit. There are many things wrong with it, but I didn’t want to give up and I wanted to stay for a while anyway. The workload is outrageous, there are early…

Hello! I am an equity partner at a small law firm in Colorado which has never had a female partner. Our current Maternity Leave policy is garbage for employees, but as a partner who is about to take maternity leave, I would like to propose a more robust policy for myself and for…

I am being offered cross training Hi all, I started a new job about 2 months ago. Today, my manager told me that another supervisor in the department wants me to be crossed trained in her division for a few months. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

How to handle an email back from the final interview stating they are still finalizing their needs. Is there anything proactive that I can do to address their concerns or needs? They are making a decision by the end of the week. I'd appreciate your advice.

Sticking to my original plan. A few weeks ago I saw a job post for what I would have thought was my dream entry level job into working at a library (didn't need a library degree! in another lifetime that is what I would go to school for..), but stopped myself because it would…

My current supervisor is dominating and rude. How to deal with her? If I do one simple mistake, she gives me a long lecture. I need some advice.

Guilt is a determining factor in the advancement of leadership. It can negatively affect team leaders, paralyzing them, impairing decision-making, and spoiling their mental health. As leaders, you have to take actions that will not please everyone; however, confidence in yourself…

Employees Engagement Training I am a current talent management coordinator/HR coordinator with a background in event planning. Looking for suggestions on trainings or certifications in the field of employee engagement.

Panel Interviews: Yes or No? We work hard to keep our hiring process to a reasonable length. Sometimes business needs change and it speeds up or slows down a process, but we try to keep it simple with no more than 3 Interviews... one includes a panel interview. We feel it allows…

How long to wait for an offer after an interview? I interviewed for a company and position that I'm eager to obtain. The first interview was 3 weeks ago (phone) and I didn't feel that it went well. Lo and behold I was invited for a 2nd interview with the initial HR rep and her…

My access card .... didn't work this morning. For anyone who's seen the 2008 layoffs, this was standard operating procedure. Card doesn't work, security escorts you to your desk and then out. I have a manager who has opened my eyes to the phrase ... about never judging a book by…

In a waiting game for a job offer that may never come. I'm continuing to send out resumes as I know better not to cast my hopes on a single job. That being said, it would be an opportunity to restart my life . To provide additional information, I've had a tough situation during…

Bouncing Back From A Toxic Work Relationship This article from Forbes lists some symptoms of a toxic work place and gives advice about what to do. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2022/10/24/bouncing-back-from-a-toxic-work-relationship/?sh=6498a0531318

I have a colleague who brags about being bossy - its a problem Typing makes it a bit difficult to really get the "tone" but hopefully this makes sense: Essentially, we have been on team meetings (three different teams under the same exec reporting to two different senior leaders)…

When the manager yells at you 3 times in one day when the supervisor and a coworker is slacking and you have tried to keep everything stocked and clean in a buffet setting do you go to his boss because he doesn't listen to you and told you to take photos of employees "slacking"?…

Hi friends! I am about to make an offer a consultant for a strategy/marketing role at my company, and she will operate a bit like a senior VP/president. This will be 40 hours a week. She has about 15 years of experience, and the role is in person. I want to make a solid offer to…

I am 2 weeks away from turning 63 and am in product marketing. I left a senior position last March for what looked like a great opportunity in a late stage startup working for a woman I have admired and developed a good relationship with through the years. Fast forward to today -…