Dear Dr. Mimi, I was recently let go from a company. My old boss just contacted me asking work-related questions. Should I respond? —Now What?
Dear Now What, If you know the answer to the question, I say go for it and answer your boss. This is the perfect opportunity to have a good interaction so you can continue to network and maintain good relations. You never know if you might go back to that company or perhaps need a reference. —Dr. Mimi
Dear Dr. Mimi,I have a coworker who keeps talking negatively to me and complains about their personal life. It’s very irritating. I’ve tried to act uninterested and hoped they would take the hint, but they keep talking to me when I am trying to work. What should I do? —Disturbed Dear Disturbed, We all have…
Dear Dr. Mimi,My boss has me mentoring the new hire, even though I am not qualified, nor required, to train them. How do I tell my boss that I am not qualified to teach him? I feel like I’m a babysitter, and I am falling behind on my own work. What do I do? —Babysitter…
Effective onboarding and training provides clarity, reduces confusion, and fosters early success. This helps new hires understand their roles and connects them to the company’s culture, values, and goals. Here are some key strategies. Create a Structured Onboarding Program. Provide a schedule, assign mentors or buddies, and introduce them to key systems and team members.…