When a company invites you in to interview for a professional position, you spend half a day speaking with multiple people, and then they choose to not contact you in any way regarding the outcome of their search - - is that 100% douchebaggery, or are there legitimate HR/legal reasons they might behave this way? To be clear, I'm just talking about sending a quick email saying, thanks for coming in, we've made a decision, best of luck in future.
posted by stupidsexyFlanders
on Mar 28, 2013 -
23 answers
YANM HR person/Hiring professional, but I am in terrible need of help.
A picture was submitted of me nodding off and now HR is investigating me for misconduct. I have had no previous incidents before, but believe this is only going to get worse. Should I stay and go through the investigation process or leave? And if I do quit/resign how should I go about doing it?
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posted by FJT
on Feb 19, 2013 -
29 answers
One of my relatives got a strange note from one of her co-workers. She was minding her own business when this guy comes by and gives her a note that says, "I'm sometimes suicidal. My niece makes me feel better, maybe you can make me feel better too." Should she tell HR? Call the cops? What does that crazy note even mean? More details below...
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posted by exhilaration
on Jan 24, 2013 -
55 answers
I am supposed to come up with a few personal and a few team goals for a meeting at work. I am someone who always leaves the "Objective" section of resume blank because this stuff is alien to me. Anyone have any insight into management expectations with this stuff?
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posted by polywomp
on Jan 23, 2013 -
12 answers
I am looking for examples of companies in the same industry that have very different compensation structures. Can the hivemind help?
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posted by helloworlditsme
on Oct 29, 2012 -
7 answers
I have been sexually harassed at work on two separate occasions, I need help deciding what to do about it and understanding my own feelings.
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posted by abirdinthehand
on Oct 7, 2012 -
46 answers
I got moved to a new department at work-- only to find out I'm working harder and with less of a break for the same pay. I feel I'm getting punished for being a good worker. How do I civilly and professionally tell my boss this without being canned?
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posted by anonymous
on May 18, 2012 -
15 answers
FMLA-Filter: What counts as officially "returned" to work after the 12 week FMLA for maternity leave?
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posted by amazingstill
on Apr 30, 2012 -
9 answers
I have been asked to respond to an alleged poltergeist in a school. I have been directed to not be dismissive of it.
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posted by Danf
on Mar 4, 2012 -
43 answers
How do I deal with H.R.-related courtesy shenanigans? Are these even shenanigans? I'm not very experienced with H.R. departments, so I've come to you, oh hive mind.
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posted by fantodstic
on Aug 24, 2011 -
9 answers
How do I handle being in a group interview for a job tomorrow? I understand that more and more employers are interviewing this way lately, and I've never been interviewed for a job this way before.
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posted by JustDerek
on May 24, 2011 -
11 answers
Its been 15 days since the termination (without automatic renewal, as is normal) of my employment at a major university (in Canada). How worried should I be, as no one has informed me that I'm proper fired?
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posted by Slackermagee
on May 15, 2011 -
7 answers
I'll soon be working from home full time. What are some "policies" I can enact for my home office to keep my productivity, sanity and health intact?
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posted by Diplodocus
on Mar 31, 2011 -
21 answers
Where can I find benchmark reports and general best practices about company career websites?
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posted by lord_yo
on Nov 8, 2010 -
1 answer
There is a laud/noisy colleague in the cubicle farm office. Any suggestions how to deal with the situation?
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posted by neworder7
on Oct 29, 2009 -
15 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?
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posted by No-sword
on Sep 5, 2009 -
8 answers
Please help me gather Keywords for the "Accounting/Finance/Insurance" industry.
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posted by ckohrman
on Sep 3, 2009 -
1 answer
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?
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posted by RajahKing
on Mar 29, 2009 -
22 answers
Can a US employer require a job seeker to disclose race and gender before granting an interview?
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posted by bumblebeat
on Oct 7, 2008 -
15 answers
