This seems to be The Summer of Loss—I’ve had to say goodbye to a beloved dog and two friends who were far too young to die, and I know so many people who are mourning the loss of a job or relationship or health or a loved one that I’ve almost lost track. I…
DetailsThis is such a frustrating new trend! I’ve talked to people who have had as many as 8 interviews for a job, only to get turned down. I suspect that there’s not much to be done about that, but if you get invited for an interview, I do encourage you ask how many rounds there…
DetailsSummer means it’s time for a refresh, so I have updated my speaking topic offers! If you’re a manager looking to reduce turnover or struggling with these new demands from your staff, let’s talk!
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As a friend of mine likes to say, humans gotta hume, so there are almost certainly going to be times you disagree with someone, and some of those times might even be pretty emotional. But what do you do when that someone is your boss? Well, there are a few things to keep in…
DetailsLike many of you, I was both appalled and unsurprised by last week’s Supreme Court decision that says my freedom and autonomy matter less than a cis man’s. And like a lot of you, I have spent the time since then pondering what this means, both in the immediate future and in terms of other…
DetailsCan you leave a job if you don’t have another one lined up? I know that the common wisdom is that this is to be avoided at all costs, and there still is some truth to it, since employers tend to be more suspicious of people who don’t have jobs. However, there are circumstances…
DetailsAfter so many of us have had the chance to work from home, a lot of my clients are asking how they can keep doing this even if they change jobs. Many workplaces are anxious to return to “normal,” but at the same time, many employees have learned to love the flexibility, lack of…
DetailsLosing your job for any reason is a terrible feeling. Even when it’s something that isn’t remotely your fault, like the business closing or making layoffs, it still feels terrible. If you find yourself in that position, the first thing to know is that this is not a mark against you. Most employers understand…
DetailsLooking for remote work? Here are some tips. The first thing you’ll want to do, of course, is to learn if your industry (or chosen industry if it’s new to you) actually does remote work. There are lots of opportunities in some fields, and not many in others. If you’re struggling to find…
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