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| Difficult Staff | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I have a staff member that performs her job at a superior level... however it is her behavior that ...
A: I just corrected some typos. I understand how difficult it can be do deal with some kinds of ...
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| co-worker conflict and weak boss issue | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I work in a three person Interior Design office. The owner is male and the staff consists of two ...
A: I totally understand what you might be going through. Reading through your message itself made me ...
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| confused | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I was hired 3 weeks ago for a position that has been open for almost an entire year. Based on the ...
A: It's a joy to know that a suggestion really helped someone. Am happy for you. All the best for your ...
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| Non-financial reward system | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I am doing some research on Non-financial reward systems in organizations and was hoping you could ...
A: Some examples of non financial rewards are: - Verbal and written appreciation acknowledging the ...
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| Problem Employee | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am a Snr Admin and I have an admin assistant she is 5 yrs older than me. She has her own role and ...
A: Sometimes, simply a colleague's behaviour can make us tensed up and make the workday suddenly seem ...
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| confused | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I was hired 3 weeks ago for a position that has been open for almost an entire year. Based on the ...
A: I sure understand how confusing it must be for you to hear these self contradicting opinions coming ...
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| Resident Manager | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I was hired as a Residential Manager for an IRA Individual Residential Alternitive home for Mentally ...
A: I understand the apprehension when you are told about the bad time ahead - when you are all revved ...
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| Late in comming of employee | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I am Service incharge and have 10 to 15 feild member, our office timming is from 9:15 (15 minute ...
A: I know how frustrating this can be. Before I go ahead, I assume a few things to be already in ...
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| Coworker issues | 11/14/2008 |
Q: How to approach a supervisor regarding a coworker who is out of control and get results. I have ...
A: A huge Congrats Karen!!! Thanks a lot for the update. You are exactly on the right path - making ...
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| Coworker issues | 10/28/2008 |
Q: How to approach a supervisor regarding a coworker who is out of control and get results. I have ...
A: Glad that the answer made you think and "open up" again. That is most important. And that is what I ...
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| Coworker issues | 10/26/2008 |
Q: How to approach a supervisor regarding a coworker who is out of control and get results. I have ...
A: I understand how frustrating it is to work with someone who seems to be so 'irrational' and ...
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| I lost my temper | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I'm new at my job. I been there about two months and enjoy the work. It’s an office job for a small ...
A: I totally understand your concern. But rest assured, you don't need to worry at all. Two month is ...
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| Employment | 9/27/2008 |
Q: Several years ago, a dear friend worked for a privately owned clothing store. While She was working ...
A: I thank you for caring to follow up for your friend's sake. And I apologize for the delay in my ...
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| Employment | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Several years ago, a dear friend worked for a privately owned clothing store. While She was working ...
A: I appreciate your concern for your friend But I would need more information to be able to help. ...
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| First day | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Guess what got the JOb I would be joining the firm as a Team Lead who would be responsible for ...
A: HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS on getting the job!!! Hmm. The first day - thrilling as well as scary. But ...
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| An employees Fear of flying | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I am the manager at a university library, where I work closely with all of my subordinates. I was ...
A: Good to know that you are deeply concerned about your subordinates. Thanks for writing in. As for ...
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| Being fired because the boss doesn't like me... | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I was recently fired because I was an assistant manager and bartender of a restaurant. A brief ...
A: Choosing to do something about your problem rather than ranting about it, is the biggest step in ...
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| Office problems | 12/6/2007 |
Q: At 4:00 you notice that an employee is talking with a co-worker for 20 minutes, and when you ask her ...
A: Do the same things you would have done had you NOT known she was 'busy' chatting. Mistake or no ...
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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 completely understand your problem where you think you surely deserve something but are not ...
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| Retention Program | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I am working with one of the leading BPO's in Mumbai as an Employee Relations Executive. Am handling ...
A: Am glad that you have already taken the steps that I have recommended. What was the insight that I ...
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| Retention Program | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I am working with one of the leading BPO's in Mumbai as an Employee Relations Executive. Am handling ...
A: Before I jump in to give a few suggestions that I can think of, let me be very clear that nobody can ...
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| coworkers inappropriate questions | 8/10/2007 |
Q: Ive been with the company for 2 years. I've recieved 2 promotions and have been working towards ...
A: Sorry for responding late. But I had a problem with my home Internet connection since the past ...
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| Stealing credit for work | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I do monthly data analysis to identify problem areas for our clients. I research the data to find ...
A: I completely empathize with your situation. Thanks for writing in and trying to take a proactive ...
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| Known liar promoted to Assistant Manager | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I work for a Fortune 500 Company..Just recently, today, a coworker was promoted to an Assistant ...
A: But I need to know some more things before I give a useful and precise answer. * What exactly do ...
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| Auto Accident in Company Car | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I was in an auto accident in a company car (nobody else was involved in the accident). I was ...
A: I checked out your ratings for me. I see that you have rated me '1' on timeliness. I had answered ...
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