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...
Notice Nuisance: Juggling Job Jitters and Unemployment Unraveling
Dear Jane I handed in my notice at work, and the boss threw a bit of a tantrum, cutting my notice period short by a week. When I tried to sort it out with HR, they termin...
Burnt Out in HR: How to Talk to Your Employer About Your Needs
I’ve been feeling overwhelmed and stressed for the past few months, and I’m worried about my ability to continue working at this pace. I’ve always been ...
How to Deal with a Boys’ Club at Work?
Do you feel excluded and overlooked at work because of your gender? Are you tired of having your ideas dismissed or ignored? If so, you’re not alone. Many women fac...
Dealing with Unresponsive HR: What to Do When HR Ignores Your Concerns
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where HR seems to be turning a blind eye to your concerns? You’re not alone. Dealing with unresponsive HR can be frustra...
