How To Reduce Business Expenses
Most business managers struggle to understand how to reduce business expenses because they have dedicated teams handling finances. It is not wrong to have a team of financial experts but as a manager, you need ...
Wrongful Termination: Should you consider suing for Wrongful Termination?
“At will” employment policy in some states make it difficult to prove wrongful termination in more cases. And this makes it changing for fired employees to establish if their dismissal is illegal or not. Under ...
Q&A With Jane: My coworker eats with mouth open. I’m going to lose my mind!
It could be unbearably disturbing when a coworker eats with mouth open. And it’s easier to deal with a loud chewer when you know them quite well. What if you don’t? Here’s what to do if your coworker chews loud...
Creating an Effective Cell Phones at Work Policy
The prevalence of cell phones at work constitutes part of the new challenges employers or HR managers must deal with. And the most promising solution is an effective cell phone policy. But while creating an emp...
A Sneak Peek at Paternity Leave in Countries around the World
Childcare used to be seen as a responsibility of the mothers, but things are beginning to change. Some countries are offering paternity leave to allow new fathers experience early child-father bonding, while ot...
Microsoft Will Require Vendors to Offer Paid Parental Leave
Microsoft will begin requiring its vendors and contractors to offer their U.S. employees paid parental leave if they want to work with the tech giant.
In a new policy announced Thursday, Microsoft said compani...
Coworker from hell slurps water and goes ‘Ahhhhhh’ loudly. Every. Damn. Time. What do I do?
From loud yappers to pen tappers, and from burps to water slurps, nothing should be pardoned at work. Read more on how to deal with annoying people at work, especially those slurping at work and disturbing the ...
10 Ways to Become Your Boss’ Best Employee
Managing your job description may be easy but maintaining your status as one who keeps the job rolling could be a challenge, mostly if the understanding you have with your boss is not breezy. Inasmuch as perfec...
When You Have To Say No To Your Boss
Most employees are very accommodating with various requests from their bosses. They do not just go beyond their task borders to ensure efficiency but interfere with family functions to be available when neede...
5 Ways Leaders Can Positively Influence Their Staff
Employees deserve special attention from their employers. But it’s sad that many leaders are more concerned about respect in their positions even though it’s something that should be earned. Leaders earn respec...
Why Employee Voice and Engagement Really Does Matter
The traditional annual employee survey is no longer efficient to match with the recent level of commitment required to efficiently achieve employee engagement. A recent survey reported by Marketing Technology...
My boss tells me heels are good for business. I am not sure how to react.
Women are no longer forced to wear heels to work. Or wear makeup and skirts for that matter. Jane Harper advises on what to do when your boss tells you to wear heels to work.
This came up during a conversati...