Should you accept a promotion if you might leave the company in the next year or so?
DEAR READERS: I recently spoke with someone in their 20s who is in a job he loves, but he only plans to stay for another year before moving into another...
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What to do when you have more experience than your new boss
DEAR READERS: I recently spoke with someone who learned that his boss is leaving and that the new hire has the necessary educational credentials but zero hands-on experience in the...
How to turn your hobby into a career
DEAR READERS: I hear this so many times from friends, family members and acquaintances alike: "I wish I could make money doing something I really like to do." The fact...
Follow up on your job application like a pro with these tips
DEAR READERS: I've heard from many people who have been in this situation: They've applied for a job, waited a week or two for a response, but haven't heard anything....
Should you apply to an active job posting if the ‘apply by’ date has passed?
DEAR READERS: I frequently look at job listings to see the kind of positions currently available. I recently saw a few that listed a cut-off date for accepting applications. If...
How to accurately measure productivity of remote workers
DEAR READERS: According to a recent FlexJobs survey, 51% of approximately 4,000 people who have been working remotely during the pandemic report they have been much more productive working from...
Be back soon: The most common (sometimes false) excuses employees use for taking a break.
DEAR READERS: I can't remember a time when everyone needed something to laugh about more than the time we're living in right now. With that in mind, I decided to...
How to make sure the onboarding process runs smoothly
DEAR READERS: In spite of high unemployment numbers, companies are hiring during the pandemic. That good news presents a new challenge for hiring managers and their hires alike: how to...
Tips for holding productive virtual meetings
DEAR READERS: Virtual meetings have become the way of the business world, as people continue working from home due to COVID-19. Running online meetings can prove challenging for managers, who...
How to explain a voluntary leave of absence or resignation due to COVID-19
DEAR READERS: I recently read about mass staff resignations and leaves of absence in a New York school district. Ninety staff members took a leave of absence and 111 staff...