Employer seeks guidance on reopening office amid COVID-19
DEAR READERS: A reader emailed asking how she should start bringing people back into the workplace when restrictions regarding COVID-19 ease up. "It is obvious to me they enjoy working...
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New grads learn how to navigate the job market amid the coronavirus
DEAR READERS: There are stories popping up all over these days about virtual graduations ceremonies and celebrations. Everyone from Barack Obama to Oprah Winfrey is giving commencement addresses. But once...
Is it possible for the 50-plus crowd to find new jobs? Experts say yes.
DEAR READERS: Over the past few weeks, I've received questions from readers in the post-50-year-old age group. One had lost a relatively senior position and was having a tough time...
Coronavirus quarantine resulting in people discovering, rediscovering non-work-related passions
DEAR READERS: During this downtime, many people I've spoken with have started discovering (or rediscovering) non-work-related passions. Some are picking up where they left off with music lessons, others are...
Coronavirus delays start date for new employees
DEAR READERS: The COVID-19 crisis has brought with it many challenges related to career search and development. One involves start dates for new hires. I spoke with someone whose son,...
How to combat the challenges of working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic
DEAR READERS: Working remotely presents its challenges, especially when teamwork is a crucial element of the job you're doing. What are some ways managers can make sure their teams are...
Options available or unemployed hospitality workers during the coronavirus crisis
DEAR READERS: While employees in most every industry are experiencing challenges during the coronavirus crisis, hospitality workers have been among the hardest-hit by business closures. And there's no guarantee there...
Worried about making a career move during a pandemic? Here’s what you can do.
DEAR READERS: There's no doubt that the job market will change — many believe in drastic ways — once this pandemic has passed. That made me wonder if job search...
Certain industries are still surviving in the time of coronavirus
DEAR READERS: With unemployment numbers skyrocketing and no firm idea of what lies ahead, it's hard for anyone stuck at home with no real work, and in many cases, no...
Consider taking online classes during coronavirus shelter-in-place order
DEAR READERS: Most of us are several weeks into following shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders, with no definitive end in sight. I've spoken with a number of people who are stuck...