How to leave the dysfunctional organization behind you? I’ve accepted a better position and will have a couple of weeks between leaving my old job and starting the new. I have done my due diligence in vetting the new team/ org. My question is, since the last “ leadership” was so…

HR says I am loud My HR Specialist just informed me yesterday that I was loud and I had a loud laugh. I have never been told this before in my30+ years of working in my field which is recruitment. she has been with the company for 2+ years and I have been with the company for 2.5…

Male executives hoard funds for travel and training opportunities and cry poverty when I ask for something I've been working for my division for the last few years, and it's become apparent to me that the male leadership team treats themselves very well. They go on quarterly…

Accused of creating a hostile work environment Yesterday the employee I oversee wrote me a long email saying all the ways I have made them feel and caused them anxiety. I was accused of creating a hostile work environment, being condescending because I explain how to fix mistakes…

Scheduled an interview for this week through the company's interview system. Received notification that it was set the morning but when I received the invite, it's listed for 5 PM. Since I don't have the interviewer's contact details does anyone have any advice. I checked my…

Why do people say it is harder to get a job when unemployed? I’m thinking of leaving my current position before I get another offer. I’m financially able to take some time off and I really would like to have a break before starting a new job. I have applied for other jobs but not…

Colleague confiding about considering self-harm I recently had a situation where I have had to disclose to my team lead and manager that one of my close colleague who I consider as a sibling has been having self-harm thoughts. His flatmate/housemate who also happens to be my…

Toxic work-environment. So defeated. I’ve been with this company almost a year and during which I’ve been so beaten down with constant criticisms over my work, the way I respond to others (told I’m defensive when I’m not, or I’m not a “yes girl” enough) but I can only be…

Voluntary questions..... Everytime I apply online for a role, at the very end there are questions like: "Gender, religion, disability, race, parents education, type of school, 1st nationality, 2nd nationality, if you are entitled to school meals, if you are the same sex now than…

Opinions on job title with promotion: I work as a senior medical writer for a medical database that provides disease and drug information to doctors and am getting a promotion to medical editor as of January 1st 2025. I wanted to gather people’s thoughts about whether I should…

I was prevented from gaining employment by my “friend” and manager at a temp gig. I worked for a coworking space on a temporary basis while I looked for work after a layoff. My “friend” (more an acquaintance, really) was the manager and we agreed I could use the professional…

I've been working in accounting and finance for over 10 years. I have a degree but not in accounting. I went back to school to get my accounting degree which should be completed in a couple of years. I've been out of work for 8 months. I have no husband income to supplement my…

I tailor my resume per job application but running into issues as my LinkedIn doesn't match my resume. Due to my eclectic background, I've worked in a lot of industries. My LinkedIn is focused on 85% of what I'm seeking but then other roles pop up that are of interest but are in…

Hello everyone - I am undertaking a Cert IV in business administration currently and have been tasked with using different strategies to research best practice strategies in regards to Human Resource management and support. If a few people could take the time to answer the below…

I am over 65, and my financial situation is such that I have to look for work to be able to pay for my medication and other needs. I have not been able to find remote work, which I need in order to be available to help my husband, who is disabled. I would appreciate any…

I had a job interview with a panel of three managers for a government job, and was told that they were interviewing each candidate for 30 minutes. At the very beginning, I asked if this was a new position or if there was an incumbent (researched heavily and could not find out…

Internal Job Fair Has anyone ever put together an internal career fair for your company? If so, can you provide me with the planning process, creative planning strategies, any suggestions for getting a good turnout and ensuring a level of success? I am a recruiter for a…

Looking for some advice and really needing to vent. I have been with mu current company 3 years in Feb. I have been through 3 plant managers and several toxic Controllers. It's been a rough go! But I am here and am getting to the burnt-out point, feeling there has to be "more".…

Rejected candidate what is the best thing to say to a candidate if they were rejected for a job after an interview? Something that will incur no legal ramifications. Thanks.

What is the best strategy for being on the receiving end of annual performance evaluation? I have been in my role for 8 months and today I am scheduled to meet with my Director (who is actually my skip supervisor and has had little contact with me does not have an understanding…