A freelancer for more than 20 years, Beth Braccio Hering specializes in writing about job hunting, workplace issues, and flexible work arrangements. Her articles have been featured on CareerBuilder, FlexJobs, LiveCareer, and a variety of other sites. She holds a degree in sociology from Northwestern University.
Transparent and open communication from leadership can help combat workplace gossip and misinformation spread by toxic employees. When employees feel informed and heard,...
Toxic employees negatively impact the workplace and should not be ignored. Their behavior can lead to a variety of problems, and managers must address the issue before...
These individuals range in how many toxic traits they exhibit, and the severity of those traits, but the bottom line remains the same: they negatively impact everyone...
Performance reviews are a formal way to track employee performance over time. They help managers give feedback, make decisions about salaries and promotions, and compare...
Manager Jim sits with his direct report, Emily, in the human resources office for a meeting resulting from his submitting a written warning about her excessive mobile...
Suppose a neighbor at a block party inquires about the company for which you work. After you provide the basics about the goods and services it offers and your role in...
Sophia goes over her notes one last time before heading to bed. She wants the presentation tomorrow to go well, and she knows falling back on what she rehearsed will...
The rehired employee might assume things will go back to how they were before, but the company might have different plans. It's crucial to establish clear expectations...
The decision of whether a former employee is "rehireable" simply determines if they are eligible for re-employment consideration. It doesn't automatically mean they will...
“Why are you looking for a new role?”
Lucky for Kevin, he thought about this question before his job interview. If not, he might have given the hiring manager a...
Veronica hits the snooze button a second time. How she wishes she still had PTO days to use. Motivating herself to get out of bed and face another day at her office...
Dan dreads needing to call Anne into his office, but he knows he should not put off the conversation any longer. Something has been “off” with this long-time...
Giving and receiving a gift should be a pleasant experience. People exchange presents as a way of showing they value a relationship. Bestowing demonstrates appreciation...
“Why didn’t he just come to me for assistance?”
Many a manager has pondered this question after an employee makes a mistake or struggles with a situation. Most...
Cross-training employees, which involves teaching them new skills to expand their capabilities beyond their original roles, offers significant benefits for innovative...
In the back of his mind, Joel always feared this day would come. Gina, one of his best employees, submitted her letter of resignation. With a low unemployment rate and...
Whether a mailed formal letter or a DM through social media, all correspondence leaves an impression. Email is no exception. Poorly written emails can make recipients...
When the company promoted Brian to a management position last month, he never dreamed Alex would be his most problematic direct report. Close friends since meeting at...
Facing the truth: HR’s feedback and a path to self-improvement
Following a colleague’s retirement, Angela thoroughly expected the company to name her as the...
On the surface, Loretta looks like an ideal employee. She consistently gets her work done correctly and on time, sometimes even taking on additional assignments during...
