When Everything at Work Feels Personal, It Probably Isn’t
There are moments at work when everything feels personal. You get written up. You disagree with a policy. Your manager tells you no. Following a separation, you are told the company will arrange for your belongings to be returned rather than having you reenter the workplace. And suddenly the thought becomes: “HR is doing this […]
The People Behind the Business
Labor Day is here, and September 11 is approaching. They are very different days, with very different histories and meanings. They shouldn’t be packaged together as if they are the same kind of observance. But having both on the calendar during the same week does offer an opportunity to think about something we don’t talk […]
No Jobs, or No Follow-Through?
“There are no jobs out there.” It’s one of the most common statements we hear. Social media is filled with stories of hundreds of applications, months of searching, and candidates who can’t seem to get anyone to call them back. At the same time, employers are saying they can’t find reliable people. Both can’t be […]
