There is a laud/noisy colleague in the cubicle farm office. Any suggestions how to deal with the situation? [more inside]
posted by neworder7 on Oct 29, 2009 - 15 answers

A prospective employer is sending me a Rembrandt Portrait Profile for me to fill out. Does anyone in the hive have any experience with this tool? What will it really tell them about me?
posted by bluejayway on Oct 28, 2009 - 4 answers

I have an interview for a Dialer Admin II position at a huge collections outfit in four hours. Although I have about 10 years of collections call center experience and have worked extensively ON a dialer, I've never actually done any Dialer Admin-type work. What can I say or do to help me get this job? [more inside]
posted by Bageena on Sep 14, 2009 - 5 answers

A friend of mine is reworking her resume. It includes a brief period (less than 3 months) in which she was temporarily running her father's (small) business after he suddenly became incapacitated by illness. After this, her elder sister took over. Apart from the obvious point of listing the actual tasks performed + skills required, what is an HR-friendly way of describing this situation? [more inside]
posted by No-sword on Sep 5, 2009 - 8 answers

Please help me gather Keywords for the "Accounting/Finance/Insurance" industry. [more inside]
posted by ckohrman on Sep 3, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm female; my partner is male. We have a child, but are not going to get married. Are we related for HR purposes? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 1, 2009 - 13 answers

What are the most interesting or unusual questions you've ever been asked at a job interview? [more inside]
posted by SinisterPurpose on Aug 25, 2009 - 85 answers

Can a company provide health insurance for an executive's dependents (spouse, kids, etc) but not for other employees' dependents? [more inside]
posted by ethorson on Aug 14, 2009 - 8 answers

What sort of training and orientation does your workplace provide to new employees? [more inside]
posted by Jaybo on Aug 6, 2009 - 10 answers

What timeframe do you need to consider and respond to an employment offer (in the US)? [more inside]
posted by mockjovial on Jul 14, 2009 - 12 answers

Is it okay to indicate race in a resume? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 12, 2009 - 36 answers

Should I accept the offer from company "A", knowing full well that I would go work for company "B" in 1-2 month? I'm sure 99% that B's offer will come, but should I do this as a way of hedging my bets? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 15, 2009 - 23 answers

Initiating an HR investigation, need to print hundreds of emails from gmail. Possible? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 5, 2009 - 4 answers

In my middle management position at a non-profit, I get to see a good amount of resumes pass over my desk for various positions in my department. Why is it so common for job applicants to place "References Upon Request" at the bottom of the resume? [more inside]
posted by RajahKing on Mar 29, 2009 - 22 answers

Outreach to friend in HR when applying for a job? [more inside]
posted by dlugoczaj on Mar 3, 2009 - 5 answers

How can a person with no HR experience get a job in Human Resources? [more inside]
posted by Piscean on Feb 24, 2009 - 12 answers

My organization has tapped me to write and define IT policies and procedures. What are some examples of level-headed policies I can show them and won't turn us into one of those organizations where people end up tunneling to their home computers to check their gmail? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2009 - 15 answers

Someone who is one of my best professional references wants to hire me! But now how do I offer good references to his large, corporate HR department? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 9, 2009 - 5 answers

A two-part workplace question. HR people and anyone familiar with contract employment, heads up. [more inside]
posted by emelenjr on Nov 14, 2008 - 5 answers

Can I really not get health insurance outside the standard enrollment period? [more inside]
posted by LarryC on Oct 28, 2008 - 14 answers

Can a US employer require a job seeker to disclose race and gender before granting an interview? [more inside]
posted by bumblebeat on Oct 7, 2008 - 15 answers

How does heart rate correlate to calories burned, and can I lose weight by just being incredibly nervous? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Sep 16, 2008 - 6 answers

HR/YANML filter: One of my assistants had an on-the-job injury today, and at the hosptial, they failed to give her the pee test drug screening that our company requires. She's concerned that they may use that as basis for claiming that she refused the test, and therefore will be on her own for the expense. I don't feel like this is the case, but I wanted someone with a more informed answer to help me reassure her. So, do they have the burden of proof if they claim she refused? How long after the event can they require it?
posted by Morydd on Sep 2, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm looking for advice on how to conduct a job interview with someone much older and with much more experience than me. The problem: his resume is seriously fishy. There's some technical information in here, so input from professional software geeks is particularly appreciated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2008 - 21 answers

Let's say you are a mission-critical player for your company, but for a number of reasons, it's time to move on... and of course, you don't intend to broadcast your decision to management while you're hunting. How would you pursue new opportunities while treating your current employer ethically? [more inside]
posted by cockwaffle on May 29, 2008 - 8 answers

There is an all company meeting in 6 hrs. - help me come up with an idea (the more sarcastic the better) to put in the "Idea Box" about how to keep the kitchen clean that will be read in front of everyone. [more inside]
posted by Smarson on May 7, 2008 - 36 answers

Is it legal for an employer to require that an employee indicate his or her race? [more inside]
posted by notswedish on May 2, 2008 - 24 answers

Where should I go to have my taxes done in Toronto (today!)? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke on Apr 30, 2008 - 15 answers

I was turned down for a job. The reason given was that they couldn't match the salary range that I could get from other jobs. Is this a common "polite lie" among employers or is this the actual reason for me not getting hired? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 18, 2008 - 12 answers

I noticed that Human Resources manager was on Money Magazine's "Best Jobs" list. I want to hear from people with experience in the field - is it all it's cracked up to be? [more inside]
posted by Rosie M. Banks on Apr 3, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I avoid my previous workplace ruining my job prospects? [more inside]
posted by liquidindian on Apr 3, 2008 - 17 answers

My girlfriend's been offered a promotion at her job. However, her manager's informed her that because she's getting a raise due to the promotion, she won't be getting her merit increase this year. Is this kosher? Usual? [more inside]
posted by Vidiot on Feb 19, 2008 - 31 answers

It's time once again for "Name That Job!" [more inside]
posted by cockwaffle on Feb 1, 2008 - 21 answers

I just asked for too much at a job interview. Did I screw up? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 25, 2008 - 22 answers

In researching this question, I found this quote: "When Personnel became Human Resources, we all lost something.", which exactly sums up my feeling today. Does anyone know when and why 'Personnel' became 'Human Resources'? [more inside]
posted by MtDewd on Dec 19, 2007 - 12 answers

How reliable, statistically speaking, are criminal background checks? [more inside]
posted by peacecorn on Oct 24, 2007 - 8 answers

How can I deal with my supervisor's drug abuse and dealing? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 27, 2007 - 29 answers

Educate me on this one - how does HR evaluate and adjust employee pay grades? [more inside]
posted by dy on Aug 22, 2007 - 2 answers

How to explain recent absenteeism (due to depression) to my boss? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 14, 2007 - 8 answers

How do I defend my mild depression against a HR Director? [more inside]
posted by electriccynic on Jul 16, 2007 - 14 answers

How should I prepare for behavioral questions in a job interview? [more inside]
posted by KokuRyu on Jul 9, 2007 - 15 answers

I wish to move to a new position within my company (in a different dept) but my boss won't sign my internal job application because he says he needs to find a replacement first. Whilst this sounds reasonable, I believe this to be an excuse which he can and will use indefinitely, and that he has no intention of attempting to replace me but wishes to delay my ability to get the new position long enough for it to become no longer available. Tomorrow I'm meeting with our HR rep to discuss this, and I don't think it's going to go in my favor because we're already losing several people and I'm sure they want to plug the hole. What other options of recourse do I have if the HR guy is unable to help me out? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on May 3, 2007 - 11 answers

Help me apply to the same job where I screwed up as a teenager. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 10, 2007 - 7 answers

What methods/software do HR departments use to scan resumes for keywords? What are ways to 1.) optimize your resume for this process, or 2.) game this system to increase your chances of surviving the first cull. [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj on Apr 6, 2007 - 4 answers

Free or cheap human resources consulting for a start up in Ontario, Canada? [more inside]
posted by saraswati on Feb 13, 2007 - 1 answer

How to handle applying for work 8 hours away from your current residence? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 30, 2007 - 12 answers

Should I switch into a career in human resources? [more inside]
posted by onepapertiger on Sep 10, 2006 - 9 answers

Had a fight with my boss, am I screwed? [more inside]
posted by Cosine on Aug 25, 2006 - 56 answers

Do cover letters matter? [more inside]
posted by clairezulkey on Aug 16, 2006 - 20 answers

[HR/employmentfilter] Is it very unorthodox or unacceptable to 'circumvent' an agency who put you forward for a job and ask questions of the employer directly? (UK if it matters) [more inside]
posted by ClarissaWAM on Jun 28, 2006 - 11 answers