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I just found out my coworker makes more than I do

September 21, 2017

I just found out that my coworker makes more money than I do, even though we both do the same kind of work. I have been here for longer, and I do a decent job. In fact, feel dejected and resentful towards my co...

Q&A with Jane: When salary is withheld after resignation

Jane Harper

September 14, 2017

Featured, Q & A with Jane, Resources

Hi Jane, I have been undergoing some troubles at my workplace for a while now but I didn’t say anything as I thought I might be over thinking about it. But on reading your article about job hopping being accep...

How to fire someone without feeling guilty?

Jane Harper

August 29, 2017

Featured, Q & A with Jane, Resources

I was earlier a part of the admin department of a company that specializes in the manufacture of products. We have our own advertisement department as well, so that we need not outsource the work to other such ...

What do you write in a resignation letter? (Resignation Letter Sample)

Jane Harper

August 5, 2017

Employee Benefits, Featured, Trends

Once in a while, everyone gets an irresistible urge to quit their job. It’s easy to romanticize the notion of leaving it all behind to travel the world. Remember Jack (played by Edward’s Norton0 in the cult-cla...

What NOT TO DO on your First Day at Work

Jane Harper

August 4, 2017

Featured, Strategy, Training & Development

On her first day at work, Bridget Jones slides down a fire station’s pole in a skirt. Unfortunately, the camera is directly under her, offering the live TV audience a very generous view of her bottom. This is B...

HELP! I missed a call from a recruiter!

Jane Harper

July 25, 2017

Featured, Interviews, Q & A with Jane, Strategy

What do you do when have you missed a call from a recruiter? I’ve been unemployed for well over 15 days and I do not want to miss a call from a recruiter again. A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a managing d...

Why aren’t interviewers expected to be punctual?

Jane Harper

July 8, 2017

Featured, Q & A with Jane, Resources

Workplace expert Jane Harper provides a clear explanation about the value of punctuality from the interviewee as well as interviewer’s perspective. She also elaborates upon how an interviewee must behave on the...

Is reporting against my boss appropriate?

Jane Harper

July 3, 2017

Featured, Q & A with Jane, Resources

Workplace expert Jane Harper clarifies all your doubts which you have as a subordinate when you need to report bad behavior of your senior. I work for a pharmaceutical company in the client relations departmen...

Q&A with Jane: Can I ask the Interviewer about Financial Benefits?

Jane Harper

March 15, 2017

Featured, Q & A with Jane, Trends, Workplace Culture

I am working in an advertising agency as their graphic designer for quite a while now. I have not had any experience in giving interviews as this is my first job. My boss had paid a visit to my college and recr...

Q&A with Jane: Why are you not getting the Appraisal you expected

Jane Harper

March 8, 2017

Employee Benefits, Featured, Q & A with Jane

Hi Jane, I work as a software engineer at a company which handles a number of e-commerce websites. We are a big team led by a highly efficient manager. While accepting this job, I had asked the interviewer if ...

Be a Good Manager: Help your Team Deal with Stress

Jane Harper

March 7, 2017

Featured, Leadership, Strategy

When an employee is experiencing stress, a manager usually does not pay much heed to it as it’s a part of working in a professional environment. Even though an individual is mentally prepared to deal with stres...

Q&A with Jane: How to avoid Recommending a Friend for a Job

Jane Harper

March 5, 2017

Featured, Q & A with Jane, Trends

Hi Jane, I have a close friend who recently lost his job and is repeatedly telling me to recommend him to my HR. On asking why he was fired, he gives no definite answer which makes me think that a fault of his...

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I just found out my coworker makes more than I do

Q&A with Jane: When salary is withheld after resignation

How to fire someone without feeling guilty?

What do you write in a resignation letter? (Resignation Letter Sample)

What NOT TO DO on your First Day at Work

HELP! I missed a call from a recruiter!

Why aren’t interviewers expected to be punctual?

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Q&A with Jane: Can I ask the Interviewer about Financial Benefits?

Q&A with Jane: Why are you not getting the Appraisal you expected

Be a Good Manager: Help your Team Deal with Stress

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