Q & A with Jane Archives - Page 2 of 6

Coworker from hell slurps water and goes ‘Ahhhhhh’ loudly. Every. Damn. Time. What do I do?

August 22, 2018

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 ...

My boss tells me heels are good for business. I am not sure how to react.

Jane Harper

June 20, 2018

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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...

How to deal with a stalker at work?

Jane Harper

June 8, 2018

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It doesn't matter if you're a college student or a professional, stalking can be quite an unpleasant experience. Jane Harper at The HR Digest is here to give you tips on how to deal with a stalker at work. Hi ...

What to do when a relative doesn’t pay for using your professional skills?

Jane Harper

May 26, 2018

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One of the first rules of conducting successful business is straight up asking for an advance payment. This applies even when you've been commissioned by a relative to create artwork. I’m currently in a very...

What to do when an employee is chronically absent for silly reasons?

Jane Harper

May 24, 2018

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What is an appropriate policy for a 20 member company where an employee’s absence means that someone else has to cover their work? Dear Jane: We interviewed for a position back in August. During the interv...

The Mooch Coworker: Why am I still paying for her lunch every day?

Jane Harper

May 22, 2018

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Some coworkers are harder to gauge than others, but there are a few types like the talkative coworker, the depressed smelly cubicle mate and the mooch coworker who need to be distinguished and dealt with, the s...

My coworker kissed me. I’m absolutely petrified. Apologizing to him is out of question. What next?

Jane Harper

May 18, 2018

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Canoodling with an office coworker might cause real trouble. It may seem like there’ll never be a danger, but kissing a coworker is guaranteed to change things. Dear Jane, I’m totally petrified that this hap...

My coworker picks nose at work. It irks me out; I’ve literally gagged in the office.

Jane Harper

May 12, 2018

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We all have that coworker who has an annoying habit or two. It could be banging their fingers as they type on the keyboard or whistling all day long. But what happens when you find out your coworker picks nose ...

A coworker I work closely with is infuriatingly incompetent. How do I report him?

Jane Harper

May 5, 2018

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Incompetence can cause workplace conflict, and in many cases, it can escalate to a level where it starts affecting coworkers morale. Jane Harper is here to advise you on how to deal with a rude boss at work. H...

My Boss is rude to me. I am at the wit’s end.

Jane Harper

May 3, 2018

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It's bad enough to have to work with co-workers who don't support you, but when your boss is rude, it can affect your morale. Jane Harper is here to advise you on how to deal with a rude boss at work. Hi Jane...

Q&A WITH JANE: I’M SECRET SANTA AT WORK AND I HATE EVERY BIT OF IT!

Anna Verasai

December 18, 2017

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As Christmas draws near so does interesting office activities. One of them being Secret Santa. Now, what do you do if you get to be the Secret Santa Santa of your sworn enemy? Jane Harper is here to advise you ...

Q&A with Jane: How to Become an HR Manager?

Jane Harper

December 16, 2017

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Workplace expert Jane Harper offers various ways in which one can become an HR Manager to carve a niche in the industry. Hi Jane, After finishing my Bachelor’s in Commerce, I took an academic drop for a ye...

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Race Against Bias: Are we aware of our own unconscious bias?

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The Ripple Effect of Zappos’ Self-Management System

Occupational Alcoholism Could Be Creeping Into Your Workplace Culture

Paul Wolfe, SVP And HR At Indeed On How To Create A Positive Work Culture

Stats on Gender Pay Equality – Encouraging or Not?

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

Why platform strategy is important in your business plan

Celebrating 10 Powerful HR Leaders

Stefan Ries on SAP’s Most Comprehensive Workforce Skills Upgrade

Southwest Airlines’ Julie Weber on What It Means To Create a Purpose-Driven Culture

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Coworker from hell slurps water and goes ‘Ahhhhhh’ loudly. Every. Damn. Time. What do I do?

My boss tells me heels are good for business. I am not sure how to react.

How to deal with a stalker at work?

What to do when a relative doesn’t pay for using your professional skills?

What to do when an employee is chronically absent for silly reasons?

The Mooch Coworker: Why am I still paying for her lunch every day?

My coworker kissed me. I’m absolutely petrified. Apologizing to him is out of question. What next?

My coworker picks nose at work. It irks me out; I’ve literally gagged in the office.

A coworker I work closely with is infuriatingly incompetent. How do I report him?

My Boss is rude to me. I am at the wit’s end.

Q&A WITH JANE: I’M SECRET SANTA AT WORK AND I HATE EVERY BIT OF IT!

Q&A with Jane: How to Become an HR Manager?