If you're fired, can your boss prevent you from taking job at competitor? What's the messiest firing that has happened in the workplace? GoToGreg shares his counsel on this week’s episode. For anyone considering a career in HR, it’s important to have a sense of empathy for situations (and perhaps a masochistic streak)!
Making Sense of the Great Resignation
Gen Z is the new hot workplace generation because in 5 years, they're going to be biggest percentage of the workforce. They really care about two very important things: meaning and purpose in their work; and flexibility. What should companies do to ensure they’re attracting Gen Zers? Tune into Greg Giangrande on iHeart radio!
My Predecessor Made More Than Me
I've been promoted, received a raise, and since discovered that my predecessor makes more than me. It can be awkward but according to GoToGreg, there could be lots of legitimate reasons for this: The finances of that particular business unit or company may have changed. Another reason: you may have less experience. How to handle? Check out this week’s episode.
Say Cheese
Any employee who brings embarrassment to a company or does anything that could potentially harm the company’s reputation, create a dangerous environment, or even damage the culture, the employer has the right to terminate on that reason. Think carefully before making any career killing moves - including those nude photos that could end up being circulated in the workplace!
Should you approach the boss as a group if you want to air your grievances? Only if you want to be fired as a group! Tred lightly and consider against intervening en masse, per GoToGreg.
Who is paying?
If you're a junior person at an office and you invite someone to come out for a drink or coffee, who foots the bill? Career advice columnist Greg Giangrande shares his perspective on who should pay - and how - to avoid that inevitable awkwardness of “I got it,” - “no, I got it.”
Home Sweet Home
67% of the kids who moved home during the pandemic are still there...and why not?! They have the best of both worlds! Career expert Greg Giangrande discusses the latest on Gen Z - those who graduated during Covid-19 and how they’re not fired up to find a job or get back into the office. Tune in!
Bridge Over Troubled Water
I’m ready to quit. Can I shout some expletives and walk out the door? Thank goodness for career advice columnist Greg Giangrande - he reminds us that you always want to leave the door open for the possibility of returning to your place of employment. Best not to burn bridges!
Greg also comments on Goldman Sachs’ latest directive that after Labor Day, everyone must return to the office for 5 days. What does he have to say? Listen in!
The Silent Type
On today’s episode, career advice columnist Greg Giangrande discusses the phenomenom of quiet quitting, which refers to employees who are essentially doing the bare minimum to get by - not quitting but not going above and beyond. He also talks about how to talk to kids who want to pursue a career in the arts and how parents should consider offering career advice to their own children. Don’t miss this one!
Rights of Older Workers
Career advice columnist Greg Giangrande sheds light on the two employment laws most employees should be aware of: Age Discrimination and Older Workers Protection Act. If you see people being laid off - depending on the size of the company and if the time period of the layoffs , employers have to be transparent about how many people in what age group were laid off. Tune into this episode to know the ins and outs of rights of older workers.
Disrupting the Office
The consequences of disrupting business at a place of work could have material impact - and that includes someone who isn’t an employee - be it a customer, a vendor - coming into your place of work. Regardless, employers have a responsibility to ensure that the work environment is safe.
Also in this episode, HR career expert Greg Giangrande shares a common mistake people make when it comes to NOT getting that promotion. Tune in!
To Mask or Not To Mask
Will there be a hiring manager who looks negatively on me if I wear a mask in person for job interview? Is mask wearing causing political friction in the office? Can my employer require that I don’t wear a mask, kind of like a dress code? Career advice columnist Greg Giangrande shares his views on this week’s episode.
Do Tatoos Hurt My Job Prospect?
Acceptance of ink has certainly changed in the past years but it really depends on where you’re applying, what industry, etc. In this episode, GoToGreg encourages listeners to think ahead before getting your latest tat - as you might want a different type of job later in your career. He also shares interview tips and what rights candidates have when their new employer rescinds a job offer. Tune in now!
I've Been Ghosted
You’re hearing it more and more: A candidate goes through three in-person interviews and then is ghosted by the employer. Is this a new trend? According to GoToGreg, this has always been a problem. While it’s more common to happen after you apply, it can certainly happen during the interview process and it’s bad form for an employer to do so.
In this episode, Greg answers other questions including: Can you turn down a promotion if there is no additional compensation attached to it? Should Gen Zers input themselves in the office five days a week for more exposure? Listen in now!
Time for a New Career
In this episode, career advice columnist weighs in on whether there is a best time of year to lay the groundwork for a new career. He also offers tips for having your resume stand out - helpful when competing with hundreds of thousands people - and what to do if you get the job…or in this case, internship….and its not as advertised. Check out now!
Can I Get Fired for Losing It?
Are employee outbursts considered a fireable offense? According to GoToGreg, you can get fired for almost anything...and in today’s workplace, there is definitely less tolerance for aggressive behavior.
Greg also talks merit raises, whether employment at will or contract work is the better gig, and if its ok to volunteer for an unpaid internships. Tune in!
My Partying Past
Today’s show is full of hot topics like employment drug tests: How long are they relevant? Will they prevent me from gettng a new job? And how does marriage impact your career, especially if you’re a dual career couple? Tune in to hear Greg’s POV!
9 to 5
Employers are allowed to set whatever work schedule they deem is necessary to run their business. Does that mean they can increase the number of hours employees must work? According to career advice expert and HR leader Greg Griangrande, it’s all about what constitutes overtime. Tune in.
How to Make Sense of Unlimited PTO
Many employees are attracted to companies that offer unlimited vacation days - but at the same time, employees are reluctant to take time off for fear their bosses they might look askance at them. Career advice columnist Greg Giangrande shares the inside scope on unlimited PTO policies and how it may benefit employers more than employees.
Social Anxiety
As more companies encourage employees back to the office, people are expressing some social anxiety about returning and interacting with colleagues who they haven’t seen in over two years. Career advice columnist offers guidance on how to navigate these new social norms in the workplace.
Marijuana in the Workplace
The legality of marijuana means more complication for the workplace - especially since the workplace is…everywhere! On this episode, Greg discusses what this means for employers with drug policies and what action they can take, if at all.