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Employee or Friend: How to Set Boundaries at Work

November 14, 2019

Is it okay to be friends with your subordinates? How to set boundaries at work? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American spends 44 hours per week or 8.8 hours per day at work. And toda...

California's Assembly Bill AB-5 Gig Economy

California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5) Threatens to Rain on the Gig Economy Parade

Jane Harper

October 21, 2019

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California’s Assembly Bill 5 (“AB-5”) that radically alters the definition of an “employee” so that companies can no longer misclassify would-be employees as independent contractors. The bill, which Governor Ga...

Dear Jane, My boss takes credit for my work! What’s your advice?

Jane Harper

October 14, 2019

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We’ve all had this happen to us at one point or another. You pull an all-nighter to finish a presentation; share an idea with your boss and then hear him repeat it in a client meeting. To succeed at work, you n...

My employer makes us use personal credit card for company expenses

Jane Harper

September 28, 2019

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Sometimes, not having the "awkward expensing conversation" sends the wrong message. It’s a dicey situation, but one that can lead to serious ramifications when not dealt with immediately. So, how to deal with i...

My coworker won’t stop staring at me.

Jane Harper

July 24, 2019

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Sometimes, not confronting a coworker who keeps staring at you sends the wrong message. It’s a dicey situation, but one that can lead to serious ramifications when not dealt with immediately. So, how to deal wi...

Coming out as transgender at work – I’m a bucket of nerves!

Jane Harper

July 4, 2019

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How to Create a Tech-Friendly Culture?

Jane Harper

June 10, 2019

Featured, Trends, Workplace Culture

Creating a tech-friendly culture is essential in every business today. That’s why every business owner has since prioritized technology commercialization and deployment in their workplaces. However, caution mus...

skinny shaming comments about appearance at work

My coworkers won’t stop skinny shaming me. How do I handle comments about my appearance?

Jane Harper

May 15, 2019

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Skinny shaming can be as harmful as fat shaming. A coworker’s remarks on appearance at work can rise to microaggressions and lead to actionable harassment. Read Jane Harper’s take on how to respond to offensive...

I’m having a hard time with ‘no’ regarding personal gifts

Jane Harper

April 17, 2019

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It's hard to say no to a coworker at work. But learning how to set boundaries and how to say no effectively is the key to healthier workplace relationships. The HR Digest's Jane Harper is here to help you learn...

I’m making someone use their holiday to grieve over their mother’s death

Jane Harper

April 5, 2019

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The brutal and straightforward answers to HR-related queries and concerns. Send in your queries with the subject line ‘Ask JANE HARPER’ at info@thehrdigest.com. Hello! Long story short, recently one of my e...

How to handle employee poor hygiene at work

Jane Harper

March 23, 2019

Featured, Leadership, Strategy, Workplace Culture

Organizations are sometimes faced with issues of employee poor hygiene at work. And ignoring this issue means taking on a deliberate risk. Poor employee hygiene has negative impacts on productivity and can redu...

My coworkers speak another language at work, how do I handle it, please?

Jane Harper

March 13, 2019

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My coworkers speak another language at work, which affects how I relate with them, but I can’t seem to find a way around it. This is going to my fifth month, working as a junior technician at a Health Technolo...

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Employee or Friend: How to Set Boundaries at Work

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Dear Jane, My boss takes credit for my work! What's your advice?

My employer makes us use personal credit card for company expenses

My coworker won’t stop staring at me.

Coming out as transgender at work – I’m a bucket of nerves!

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Employee or Friend: How to Set Boundaries at Work

California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5) Threatens to Rain on the Gig Economy Parade

Dear Jane, My boss takes credit for my work! What’s your advice?

My employer makes us use personal credit card for company expenses

My coworker won’t stop staring at me.

Coming out as transgender at work – I’m a bucket of nerves!

How to Create a Tech-Friendly Culture?

My coworkers won’t stop skinny shaming me. How do I handle comments about my appearance?

I’m having a hard time with ‘no’ regarding personal gifts

I’m making someone use their holiday to grieve over their mother’s death

How to handle employee poor hygiene at work

My coworkers speak another language at work, how do I handle it, please?

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