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HR Q & A with Jane

Q&A With Jane: Are I-9 forms required for all employees?

Q & A with Jane - August 18, 2026

Are I-9 forms required for all employees? Learn about HR compliance, verification documents, and how to avoid costly Form I-9 filing errors. ...

Q&A with Jane: Dealing with the “Always Late” Employee

Q & A with Jane - May 04, 2026

Jane Harper discusses how to handle the employee who is always late to work, how to address chronic lateness while maintaining team morale. ...

Jane Harper on the quiet bias behind age discrimination at work

Q & A with Jane - April 25, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered what qualifies as age discrimination or felt the quiet sting of ageism at work, whether as a young or seasoned employee, this candid thread offe...

Q&A with Jane: How to Navigate a Salary Increase Request

Q & A with Jane - April 01, 2026

Jane tackles the tough questions on how to respond when an employee asks for a raise, balancing the need with budget constraints. ...

How HR leaders are bridging the remote connection gap in 2026

Q & A with Jane - January 14, 2026

How do we foster genuine human connection when the office is a digital construct, and especially when employees feel isolated. ...

How Do You Handle a High Performer Who Is Quietly Poisoning the Team?

Q & A with Jane - December 15, 2025

How do you manage a high performer whose behavior quietly harms the team? In this Q&A With Jane, we explore accountability, culture, and how to address toxic behavio...

How to handle an employee who only does the bare minimum

Q & A with Jane - December 10, 2025

Struggling with an employee who only does the bare minimum? In this Q&A With Jane Harper, learn how to identify quiet quitting. ...

How do you retain employees who are only here for the paycheck?

Q & A with Jane - December 04, 2025

Today’s workplace is being reshaped by an unusual trend. Many employees are no longer aiming for awards, promotions or applause. They are working just enough to meet ex...

Q&A With Jane: Help! I am the HR manager everyone trauma dumps on

Q & A with Jane - December 02, 2025

Our resident HR advisor Jane Harper shares why employee emotional dumping happens and how HR professionals can cope with burnout. ...

Can companies still track activity while working from home?

Q & A with Jane - November 27, 2025

“Q&A With Jane” questions whether companies can monitor employees during WFH, what’s legal, what’s invasive, and how HR should handle digital surveillance et...

Should you host a holiday party after layoffs? Jane Harper weighs in

Q & A with Jane - November 25, 2025

In this Q&A, Jane answers a timely question: Is it appropriate to host a holiday party after layoffs? She explains how companies can avoid tone-deaf missteps and reb...

What to do when an employee keeps complaining about others

Q & A with Jane - November 18, 2025

Tired of one employee stirring the pot? Jane Harper lays out a calm, practical roadmap dealing with an employee who keeps complaining at work. ...

What to say when an employee asks for a raise

Q & A with Jane - November 12, 2025

So, what do you say when an employee asks for a raise and you can’t offer one? And how do you address it right? ...

What to do when an employee keeps missing deadlines

Q & A with Jane - November 11, 2025

Is your employee missing deadlines again, and you’re running out of ways to address it without sounding like a broken record? ...

What to do when an employee talks too much in meetings

Q & A with Jane - November 10, 2025

Are you struggling with an employee who talks too much in meetings? Jane Harper breaks down how to handle a talkative employee. ...

How to Handle an Unresponsive Employee in Remote Teams

Q & A with Jane - October 03, 2025

Communication issues at work can derail even the most talented teams, especially when they happen in a remote environment where Slack, Teams, or email are the main lifeli...