How to know if a company has work-life balance?
Dear Jane, I am currently working in a job that requires me to work beyond the contracted hours every week. This is common in my industry where young workers are expected...
Q&A With Jane: My boss publicly criticized me in an email to our whole office
The brutal and straightforward answers to HR-related queries and concerns. Hi Jane! I recently got a new job within the same organization. The HR personnel is handling th...
How to show appreciation to mentor?
Dear Jane, Eight years ago, I landed an entry level job at a company in an industry that I had no knowledge of. The manager who hired me was a VP and took me under his pe...
How to network during the COVID-19 pandemic?
“I am unsure of how I should network during the pandemic while also maintaining social distancing.” ...
Dear Jane, I’m facing discrimination at work
Hi Jane, I fear I could risk getting exposed to coronavirus while on the job. Is my employer required to provide me with protective gear? ...
Q&A With Jane: I’m putting longer hours at work remotely
COVID-19 spread is challenging day-to-day life in unprecedented ways. All sections of society – including employees and employers – should play a vital role to protec...
Can I be forced to return to work during Coronavirus?
‘Do I have to go back to work?’ The question is on everyone’s mind these days. As some states across the nation reopen, more workers are being asked to ...
COVID-19 Tips for Remote Work And Best Practices
Over the past few weeks, more and more companies have asked employees to work from home. Even if you’re used to working from home, it can get a tad difficult someti...
Dear Jane, My Boss Takes Credit For My Work! What’s Your Advice?
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...
My Employer Makes Us Use Personal Credit Card For Company Expenses
Sometimes, not having the “awkward expensing conversation” sends the wrong message. It’s a dicey situation, but one that can lead to serious ramifications w...
My Coworker Won’t Stop Staring At Me.
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 ...
Coming Out As Transgender At Work – I’m A Bucket of Nerves!
Hey Jane, I never really told my family that I’m transgender. One of my earliest memories, about six years old, was when I refused to have my hair cut. I didn’t have ...
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 Ha...
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 ...
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. Hel...
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...
