| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Talking with a boss who brags and embelishes | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My situation is a little difficult because I am dealing with someone who is the owner of a business. ...
A: I think you can do both. Say something like... "I realize ___ can be a bit over bearing at times. He ...
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| Talking with a boss who brags and embelishes | 11/2/2009 |
Q: My situation is a little difficult because I am dealing with someone who is the owner of a business. ...
A: Most people can accept constructive criticism if it's presented in the right way. I would start out ...
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| office administration | 10/25/2009 |
Q: sir,i am working in a software company as business development, now i have been asked to handle ...
A: This is a little too broad of a question. I would be happy to try and answer a more specific ...
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| labor law | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I am a server in Illinois paid whatever the server wage is plus tips. My employer is offering Aflac ...
A: Linda, Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I was out of the country and just returned. ...
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| Workplace violence issue | 9/9/2009 |
Q: We have an employee who has been with us a year; her performance is below par, though we have sought ...
A: I do a lot of seminars on the topic of workplace violence. It is the #2 killer of women on the job. ...
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| Q | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have one more day left to go meet with my site manager. My Alleged point of contact sent a paper ...
A: Sam, I think you've done a very good job of documenting your case. I would have your letter checked ...
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| so im prettty? boss didnt like me. fired me | 6/27/2009 |
Q: is right to be fired over a boss ho didnt like me and fired me on made up things that i can prove ...
A: if what you're telling me is true, I'm sorry. What recourse you have against your employer depends ...
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| Temporary Worker | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I am unfortunate enough to work in an office where there is a young girl who is a temporary ...
A: Sorry I'm late in answering your question. I was out of the country for a week. Now to your ...
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| attitude | 5/17/2009 |
Q: i have asked one of my staff to do something ie fill up the shelvs, pull forward items on shelf,to ...
A: If a staff member doesn't respond to a request to change behavior It's because they don't see the ...
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| Just promoted to an existing team | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I was recently promoted to a new (retail) store with an existing team. We have a 3 hour meeting set ...
A: Karen, Tell them that you hope to have an open management style. That you want them to feel free to ...
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| Can I be fired for bringing an issue to HR's attention? | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I am a secretary. I have access to my boss's email account. I see him every day talking gossip, ...
A: First, please understand That I haven't read your company policy. And, while I'm sure you have ...
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| Can I be fired for bringing an issue to HR's attention? | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I am a secretary. I have access to my boss's email account. I see him every day talking gossip, ...
A: Yes. there is an expectation of privacy with someone's e-mail account. In reality, nothing ...
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| low paid multi national employees | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I am facing a situation where i have lots of nationalities in my department with low pay,some have ...
A: From the information you have provided me it's difficult for me to fully understand your situation. ...
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| termination rights | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I was terminated from a job on 12/04/08, and have personal equipment (tools, etc. that I need for ...
A: James, I would recommend that you contact the local police authorities about getting your personal ...
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| employee tardiness | 12/1/2008 |
Q: If employees are asked to fill in Time off request sheets for MD appointments, etc and these are ...
A: If you are asking me to justify your employer's policy, I can't. First, I have not read the complete ...
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| Morale | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I manage a team and recently we have had to break some news to our investors and they are being ...
A: Nobody likes to get dumped on for something that is out of their control. It's easy to feel sorry ...
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| Employer Forbids Contact | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I did look in the archives for this answer unsuccessfully. Can an employer forbid and threaten ...
A: Technically, an employer should not be able to dictate what you do in your personal life. However, ...
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| question on views youths had on working in a restaurant | 10/18/2008 |
Q: why do many youths resist working for fast-food restaurants when such jobs often provide a path to ...
A: Any of us who are parents already know the answer to this question. Young people seem like they're ...
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| Dealing with extracurricular activities in the workplace | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I am researching an article for allbusiness.com and would like to know if you had any thoughts on ...
A: There is no right or wrong answer to this question. It depends on the organization. Some ...
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| Jealous principal | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I recently accepted a job as a superintendent in a rural, high-needs district. One of the ...
A: I would be very honest and straight forward with this individual. In a calm, firm manner I would ...
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| Difficult employee | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I lead a team in my capacity as Projects Manager. One of the employee who is a lady does not want to ...
A: There is a guiding principle that I believe is important to remember when leading or motivating ...
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| Absenteeism | 4/22/2008 |
Q: What would you recommend to a factory in a third world economy dealing with absenteeism? Are theese ...
A: All of our research on absenteeism has been done in the United States. I don't how much of it, if ...
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| employee undermining direct supervisor | 2/27/2008 |
Q: How best do you address an employee constantly going around direct supervior to the direct ...
A: As I see it, you have two choices. Your first choice is to sit down with your supervisor and explain ...
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| Separating church and state | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I am a supervisor in a government organization. I have an employee who digitally signs every e-mail ...
A: I'm pleased to see that you are sensitive to the possibility of making this employee defensive. The ...
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| Manager Position | 2/13/2008 |
Q: My father owns a Construction co. and he and I have continually discussed the idea of me coming to ...
A: You have answered your own question in the next to last sentence in your inquiry... "I still feel ...
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| new manager | 11/4/2007 |
Q: i am taking over as a general manager for an existing trucking operation. these drivers are ...
A: Without completely understanding all the circumstances and players, it is very difficult for me to ...
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| Manager is one-sided | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with a co-worker and my manager that is beginning to affect my health, my entire ...
A: I'm afraid I don't understand why you are so upset with your manager. The only season I can see is ...
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| The Price of Honesty: Using Your Position to Dump an Unpleasant Employee | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I am a personnel manager for a manufacturing Co. employing 110 workers. I have held this position ...
A: Sharon, You have asked a number of good questions. Let me make several observation that might help. ...
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| employee has complained to HR | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I am working in capacity of branch manager in sales org. One employee is not performing from last 8 ...
A: Don't blame the HR department. They are not taking sides. They have a legal obligation to protect ...
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| question | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I will briefly and simply try to explain for you my story, and I hope that you will be able to ...
A: I am sorry for the difficulties you are experiencing in finding a new job. Since I don't know the ...
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| New hire not working out- HELP! | 8/27/2007 |
Q: Less than a month ago, we hired a part time employee - in Florida. This employee does a great job ...
A: EAP organizations help smaller companies with limited resources and a small or non-existent Human ...
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| New hire not working out- HELP! | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Less than a month ago, we hired a part time employee - in Florida. This employee does a great job ...
A: You are right to be concerned on several fronts. It has been our extensive experience that over 75% ...
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| Can a employer forbid other part-time work to a full time employee? | 6/27/2007 |
Q: Can an employer "forbid" a full-time employee to own or have a side business? This is a ...
A: Pennsylvania is not a "Right to Work" state and they are an "At Will" state. For these two reasons, ...
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| employee threats | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I live and work in a small town. Me and an employee have not been seeing eye to eye and have come ...
A: We do a lot of work in the area of "Workplace Violence" but since I really don't know the details ...
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| out of control company | 3/10/2007 |
Q: This is my problem I was just Hired to be Head of shipping And receiving. I came from a company that ...
A: Ron, First, I would suggest that you sit down with the plant manager and try and make him an ally ...
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| Writer sends questions for article interview | 2/5/2007 |
Q: Joe: I am a writer for a publication called RT-Image, a part of Valley Forge Publishing Group, ...
A: Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. However, I have been out of the country and just returned. ...
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| Backstabber found | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I am currently a lead designer in a company. A newer employee started about 6 - 7 months ago as a ...
A: While I can sense your frustration and in no way doubt your honest perceptions of the situation, I ...
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| coping with a boss's favorite employee | 10/17/2006 |
Q: how do u cope with a boss's favorite employee? for example you are always on time to work and get ...
A: Latecia, It seems by your question that you are more concerned with the way your boss treats the ...
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| Good Question | 9/8/2006 |
Q: North Carolina There is an employee who is always being harrassed she is a good worker never absent. ...
A: Margie, It is very difficult for me to answer questions as complicated as the one you've presented ...
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| part time | 6/29/2006 |
Q: Not sure if this is your expertise but, how many hours can a part time employee work until ...
A: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not define full-time employment or part-time employment; ...
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| RESPONSIBILITY | 6/23/2006 |
Q: Can I just get a YES or NO to best of your logic, I work for a small business owner. My job is to ...
A: I'm sorry but I can't give a yes or no answer to any question I answer on this board. As I'm sure ...
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| supervisor | 5/29/2006 |
Q: Joe, I have an employee which was a poor performer at first but after I gave her a letter defining ...
A: Mike, I think you've handled the situation very well, so far. I would suggest you sit down with ...
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| Employee Survey of company | 3/30/2006 |
Q: I want to ask my employee q & A on how they feel about the company. I'm in the food delivery ...
A: Joan, That's a great idea. I've always beleived that collecftively, employees have the answers to ...
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| organizational issues? | 3/10/2006 |
Q: I work in a small IT company with 14 employees. Last year we hired 5 additional people, this year we ...
A: Your question is pretty broad in nature. There are many ways to increase effeciency in an ...
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| Teamworking & Business Benefits | 2/1/2006 |
Q: I require as much information as possible on business benefits that can be accrued through ...
A: I'm sorry I don't do homework questions. However, if this question pertains to a real-world ...
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| Coaching change | 6/20/2005 |
Q: How would one coach a change in all employees that would enhance the appearance of said employees in ...
A: Make it clear to them that you want to see them succeed and any suggestions you make are not a ...
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| about staff | 5/18/2005 |
Q: I am 23, working as supervisor in a computer data entry firm. there are 17 staff members under my ...
A: Sit down with this employee and define what you expect from him as an employee. Give him replacement ...
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| Management | 8/10/2004 |
Q: I have an employee who is the director of my child care center. She is constantly 15 minutes late ...
A: Start out the conversation with some positive reinforcement of some thigs she does well that you ...
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| severance | 8/4/2004 |
Q: I work for a copier company who has recently merged with another copier company. On July 1, 2005, I ...
A: I'm sorry for the difficulty you are having with your employer over the issue of severance. First, ...
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| problems with my office manager | 12/11/2003 |
Q: I have an employee is constantly in a self-pity mode. She takes on too much responsibilities and ...
A: Terry, I think you have done a good job evaluating this individual. She is obviously acting out to ...
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| Management book? | 4/9/2003 |
Q: I will be taking a position with a new company as an overall operations manager. It will be my ...
A: I am sorry this is late in reaching you. I answered it some days ago but for some reason it was not ...
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| leadership development, conflict resolution, harassment | 11/30/2002 |
Q: Buys: I am interviewing for a management position in two days. I have never officially managed ...
A: Please understand, what I would look for in an answer to these questions may not be the same thing ...
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