Lloyd

We just went through a really serious episode with a female employee.  She was a good worker especially in terms of attendance.  She was extremely dependable as well.  She wasn’t as easy to supervise, as others, but I overlooked some of her shortcomings because she had such an outstanding work ethic. But the other thing she had was a very controlling and abusive husband.  He demanded that she call him every single day at a certain time--come what may.  If we were in a staff meeting she would get up and leave to call him.  She also came to work one day with a black eye and told us all that they were moving a computer desk and it fell and hit her. What to do? TDGA Members get some good advice from Joan by clicking on the headline above.

Lloyd

"I have been reading what I can on dealing with jealous employees. Most say to ignore it and continue working. I am not sure if my experience is that of a jealous employee or that of ‘bullying.’ I am finding my new role to be very stressful. I was hired to relieve another department manager, on her days off. I feel I am doing a good job and really enjoy the challenges of running her department. The problem I am now having is she is constantly bad mouthing me and my work behind my back. She is relentless in her attempts to make me look bad, or point out every little mistake. She won’t say anything to me, but will run to the boss every time complaining about trivial issues, and complaints of my work ability. I am in need of some good solid advice. I am starting to feel inadequate. Any advice or direction you can point me would be greatly appreciated. Ever have a similar concern? Click on the headline above to read Joan's advice on the inner-office conflict. 

Lloyd

I was up for a job with a hospital; I had first and second interviews and they checked my references. Apparently one of my past employers gave me an unfavorable reference. I honestly have no clue which one because I didn't think I left on bad terms with any of them. I always gave about three weeks notice. The sad thing is that my current employer gave me a raving reference (I know because he told me and one of my co-workers was right next to him when he did it). So when the H.R. person from the hospital called and told me I was basically flabbergasted!  She said she couldn't tell me what the unfavorable reference was or who gave it!  Is that true?  What To Do? TDGA Members can click on the headline above for some advice worth noting.

Lloyd

Recently, I responded to a reader who had received a bad reference that cost her a new job offer. She asked what she could do to figure out which of her employers gave the poor reference, so she could eliminate it from her list. A reader responded with an added suggestion, wiorth passing along to our readers here in Traffic Digest. Please click on the headline above and I'll share it with you.