How to Handle an Employee Who Takes Excessive Bathroom Breaks?
Struggling with an employee who takes excessive bathroom breaks? Those long toilet breaks can disrupt workflow and productivity. ...
Can an employer require a doctor’s note for one day off?
Can an employer require a doctor’s note for one day off? Learn about sick leave policies, workplace requirements, and employment law on proof of illness. ...
What to do when your employee is using ChatGPT at work?
How to handle an employee using ChatGPT for work? Should I ban use of AI at work altogether? Jane Harper dishes out advice on what to do. ...
Could a bait and switch interview scam be your next hiring flop?
In this Q&A With Jane, we explain what a bait and switch interview is and how to spot and confront a scam candidate. ...
How do I tell an employee they smell without offending them?
Struggling with how to tell an employee they smell? Jane Harper shares expert tips on addressing employee body odor and managing employee hygiene issues. ...
Can HR fire you? Everything you should know
Human Resources managers get bad rep—so much so that Google is overflowing with questions like “Can HR fire me?” or even bizarre questions. ...
Can HR Ask Employees If They’re in a Relationship?
“Can you ask employees if they are in a relationship?” The slippery slopes of working in HR are unending. ...
How Do I Tell My Coworker to Stop Giving Me Unsolicited Life Advice?
Coworkers often drop in with unsolicited life advice and while it may be tolerable sometimes, you’re allowed to draw a boundary if need be. ...
Addressing a Coworker’s Friday Absences in a Remote Work Environment
Ever had to struggle with handling a coworker’s frequent absences where all their work falls to you? There are a few ways to manage such situations. ...
Q&A With Jane: Tackling Workplace Challenges with Wisdom
Tackling workplace challenges doesn’t have to be a one-person job. Jane is here to help, channeling her years of wisdom into actionable advice. ...
Regulate It Right: Conducting Employee Background Checks
Getting started with the employee background check process is a sensitive task and requires that you stay well-informed about the law and disclose the process to the cand...
Dear Jane, How Do I Deal With No-Shows at Work?
Serious businesses and fun ones, both need clear work policies to be set in place to avoid misunderstandings and inconveniences for everyone working at the company. ...
How to Talk to an Employee about Body Odor Without Pushing Them Away
Wondering how to approach someone about body odor? Try to be straightforward without attacking your employees for things they may be unaware of. Also, a good hygiene poli...
Balancing Bumps and Career Hurdles
Hi Jane, I’m caught in a bit of a bind, and I could use some guidance. I’m nearly 8 months pregnant and have an upcoming in-person interview. While I can conc...
Dear Jane, Is Your Boss Allowed to Yell at You?
It’s never okay for a boss to keep yelling at employees as their only approach to problem-solving. Feedback is important but it should always be provided calmly. ...
Paper Trails and Bureaucratic Ballet
Hi Jane, Back in September, I landed my dream job, even though the offered salary was a bit below the standard. Here’s where it gets interesting—normally, it take...
