While supervising someone you consider a peer and friend may seem scary, acknowledge your relationship and embrace it as a potential advantage.
Author: Johnny C. Taylor Jr.
Can an employer require workers to speak English only at work? Ask HR
English language requirements may be necessary for employee safety and effective operation. This may not be the case in all instances at work.
Do I need to reveal my workplace romance? Ask HR
If your company has a workplace romance policy, you and your significant other should review it and comply with any requirements.
How do I manage a co-worker’s overbearing behavior? Ask HR
Having time limits can help keep the conversation on track and gives a meeting organizer agency to cut off your co-worker if he begins to dominate.
How can employees serve as recruitment tools? Ask HR
Tapping into your current workforce is a great way to support recruiting efforts and, ideally, connect with individuals who share common values with your staff.
How do I seek a mentor for a lateral career move? Ask HR
A great mentor doesn’t necessarily give you all the answers but can provide you with the tools or connections needed to be successful in a new career.
Should politics just be avoided at work? Ask HR
Though it may be difficult to completely avoid the topic of politics at work, you can take several measures to effectively turn the tension down.
How do I maintain a solid work-life balance while working remotely? Ask HR
Most of us want a fruitful life and productive work life. Many seek work-life balance, but it’s better to think of it as work-life integration.
I left a job after 1 week. Should I put that on my resume? Ask HR
Resumes aren’t meant to capture the entirety of a person’s work experience. They serve to capture essential information in a concise package.
How do I address Halloween costume etiquette at work? Ask HR
Celebrating holidays at work can be uplifting and positive. But without proper guidelines and communication, Halloween can devolve into a nightmare.