Karla L. Miller
-
Work Advice: Boss’ plan for flu vaccine comes with a stingDec 22, 2013 5:40 am - Q: Flu season is upon us, and I’ve offered my 10-person staff the flu vaccine, dispensed at our office by a registered nurse. The vaccine will be provided during normal ...
-
Work Advice: Co-worker danger zonesDec 15, 2013 5:05 am - You don’t have to like your colleagues, but you shouldn’t have to fear them. Two cases of disquieting co-workers, one concerning a reclusive and one that involves more a...
-
Work Advice: Jewish worker needs a holiday from clueless bossesDec 02, 2013 6:40 am - Q: I am a salaried professional coming up on 20 years at a small division of a larger entity. It's a good, flexible place to work, and people are supportive when it come...
-
Work Advice: It's not easy, not being meanNov 24, 2013 3:03 pm - Q: One colleague at our organization is a superstar: charismatic, influential, loved by clients, terrific attitude. The director of our division recently started a runni...
-
Work Advice: Turn that promotion around, not downNov 10, 2013 3:22 pm - Q: I work for a driven nonprofit. I have twice passed up the opportunity to apply for a promotion I likely would have received. My peers, staff and many of our organizat...
-
Work Advice: Boomers vs. boomerangsOct 27, 2013 6:55 am - Q: I’m a baby boomer supervisor in a government agency. I have a stereotypical millennial staffer whose work is excellent. I’m as flexible as I can be with her schedule ...
-
Work Advice: Can you hear me now?Oct 20, 2013 7:01 am - Q: Occasionally, I read about companies requiring employees to be available by cellphone after hours. I can't afford a cell because I have other financial priorities. I'...
-
Work Advice: If you can’t say anything nice about your current job...Oct 13, 2013 7:10 am - Q: I’m wondering how I ought to answer questions about why I want to leave the job I’ve held for 11 years. The truth is that it’s a soul-sucking place that takes every a...
-
Work Advice: How to navigate social situations outside the officeOct 07, 2013 5:59 am - Q: I am a young working professional on a team with others around my age. We get along great! The only problem is that the team is always trying to do happy hours and ou...
-
Work advice: A big screaming dealSep 29, 2013 6:30 am - Q: I am a mid-20s female in communications — editing, proofreading, writing, layout and design. I've been successful thus far (raises, promotions) but keep running into ...