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Lenox Hotel's 'Green Director' Plants Sustainability Initiatives
By Cindy Atoji Keene Scot (cq) Hopps gets plenty of teasing at the Lenox Hotel for his incessant attention to detail, including his vigilance to
No response from the company
Q: I have been to two job interviews for a position and received positive feedback both times. On my second interview I met with the
Escaping the rat race
The coach's advice was simple—it may not have been any good—but some of us are still following it, years later, at work. You may be
Appearance: Part Two Of Your Annual Self-Evaluation
Last week I challenged readers to conduct a self-review as a way to increase the opportunity to build stronger relationships at work. That review entails
Job Doc live at noon: Pattie Hunt Sinacole
Pattie Hunt Sinacole is a human resources expert and works for First Beacon Group in Hopkinton, an HR consulting firm. She contributes weekly to Boston.com
Personality Issues in the Workplace
Q. I am a manager in a technology company and I am concerned about one of my employees. Two employees came to my office to
Sensory Analyst Puts His Nose to the Grindstone
By Cindy Atoji Keene The human nose is the most sensitive instrument in the world, said Roy Desrochers, a sensory analyst at GEI Consultants
Chat live with Job Doc Elaine Varelas
Elaine Varelas, managing partner of Keystone Partners in Boston, has over 20 years experience in career consulting, executive development and coaching. She contributes weekly to
Calculation of vacation payout
Q: My son just left a job where he was paid on a salary basis. He had been at the job for about six years
Give Yourself An Annual Review
It’s the first weekend of the new year, a time for resolutions and self-assessment. Businesses often use this time to do annual reviews. Perhaps this
Self Evaluations: How Honest Should You Get
I have to write a self-evaluation as part of my annual review with my manager this month. Should I be tough on myself so they
New England Aquarium's marine ecologist explores coral reefs
By Cindy Atoji Keene In the decade that she has been studying marine ecology, Randi Rotjan has seen major changes in coral reefs, including reef
Resume vs. employment application
Q: I run a small business. I was told by my attorney that I should not rely solely on a candidate’s resume. I have read
Shaking Hands—An Expected Norm In Business Today
I’m a female marketing consultant. I always greet new clients with a firm handshake. I generally don't do anything in subsequent meetings with people I
Data scientist mines information for strategic insights
by Cindy Atoji Keene The data scientist has been called the sexiest job of the 21st century. The emergence of this role – an elusive
HR education and training resource
Q: Do you know how / where I can find out about upcoming educational seminars in the field of HR in the Boston area? My
Surfing The Internet On Company Time
Two of my co-workers (in my department of 5 people) spend a lot of time surfing the web. Their computer monitors face the hallway, and
Live chat: Judy Shen-Filerman from Dreambridge Partners
Judy Shen-Filerman is founder and principal of Dreambridge Partners in Arlington, a cross-cultural leadership development firm. Job Doc Q&A; with Judy Shen-Filerman
Etiquette for Dining with Potential Employers
Q. I am interviewing regularly with no offers yet, but I think I am getting close. I was asked to have lunch with two people
Actuary crunches numbers for risk assessment
By Cindy Atoji Keene Actuarial science is consistently ranked as one of the top jobs, with relatively high salaries, comfortable working conditions, and low unemployment.
Chat live with Job Doc Elaine Varelas
Elaine Varelas, managing partner of Keystone Partners in Boston, has over 20 years experience in career consulting, executive development and coaching. She contributes weekly to
Candidate over 55 feels passed over
Q: Although a potential employer can't overtly use age as the basis for making a decision, we over 55ers will frequently be passed over for
Kisses Hugs And Handshakes—Greetings In The USA And Dubai
I like it when the theoretical lessons I teach in my seminars are validated experientially. I’m in Dubai, and last night I had dinner with
Mentor Me
Q. I would like to ask a colleague I respect tremendously to mentor me. I don’t work with him directly, but I know he’d be
Live chat: Stu Coleman from recruitment firm WinterWyman
Stu Coleman, a partner at Waltham recruiting firm WinterWyman, is a hiring and contracting expert. Job Doc Q&A; with Stu Coleman
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