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 restart my career after taking a hiatus to be a parent? Ask HR
Embrace your journey. Your time away may give you the fresh perspective many employers value.
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.
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 deal with a consistently late or absent employee? Ask HR
An absent or late employee can be frustrating especially in workplaces experiencing talent shortages. Here’s how to handle according to HR.