October 15, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments my coworker does extreme sports when she’s out sick, asking to skip a performance review, and more — Ask a Manager It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker does extreme sports whenever she’s out sick I have a coworker, “Pattie,” ... Read More
August 28, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments Sick Days Are Skyrocketing–but Here’s What No One Is Talking About — Evil HR Lady “The days of feeling guilty for taking a sick day will soon be over.” Now, I don’t claim to be an expert on my ... Read More
May 24, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments I got rid of my office’s furniture by mistake, is combined PTO better than separate sick and vacation time, and more — Ask a Manager I got rid of my office’s furniture by mistake, is combined PTO better than separate sick and vacation time, and more — Ask a ... Read More
May 23, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments my friend is in trouble for attendance issues caused by her dad being sick — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I’m wondering if you have any advice on encouraging a coworker (or former coworker) to stand up for themselves. I have ... Read More
May 8, 2024 being the boss 0 Comments my employee keeps coming to work sick — Ask a Manager A reader writes: Now that the pandemic is “over” ( /s) and all the rules and restrictions have pretty much been lifted, I have ... Read More
April 10, 2024 being the boss 0 Comments I manage my sister, and she overshares about her breaks and sick time — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I’m hoping you can help me with this conundrum. This situation is complicated by the fact that this is a family ... Read More
April 3, 2024 advice about your boss 0 Comments my boss keeps bringing her sick child to work — Ask a Manager A reader writes: My boss keeps bringing her sick child to work because she can’t send them to school or daycare since they won’t ... Read More