Using Social Media for Recruiting and Hiring
With US jobless claims having dipped to a historic low, it has become ever more imperative for recruiters and hiring managers to find the right talent. Using the right platform to scout for talent is a challen...
The use of AI in the Workplace will be broad and revolutionary
The emergence of AI technology in the workplace promises to be revolutionary. Artificial intelligence will effectively reduce overhead costs, drive innovation and improve overall productivity. The impact of art...
How to get a job in HR
HR Jobs are one of the best career jobs out there that most people often neglect when choosing a People often switch to HR career either from business administration, finance or business development. However, t...
My coworkers won’t stop skinny shaming me. How do I handle comments about my appearance?
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
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
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...
Why platform strategy is important in your business plan
Platform strategy is widely seen by most businesses as a strategy mainly for tech companies. Platforms are environments that connect different groups and derive benefits from participating members. The underlyi...
My coworkers speak another language at work, how do I handle it, please?
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...
How do I handle it when my coworker doesn’t talk to me?
This is my first time of being in a situation where my coworker doesn’t talk to me and I seem to be totally blank on what could be the reason.
Dear Jane,
Maybe I’m this worried because this is my first ti...
My coworker got a raise and I didn’t, how do I handle it?
Dealing with a situation where a coworker in the same position got a raise and you didn’t could be depressing and demoralizing. But in more cases, it’s an opportunity to raise your bar at work.
Dear Jane,
I a...
How Do You Gently Reject a Coworker’s Unwanted Romantic Advances?
How do you deal with a coworker who has also been behaving hostile towards you as a result of turning down her advances?
Dear Jane,
I share my cubicle wall with a coworker who has asked me out for drinks from...