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 messed up at my job. We had a big project that I worked hard on, and it just wasn’t as successful as we had hoped. I feel like such a failure! How do I tell my boss about it?—Feeling Like a Failure Dear Feeling,It is hard when a project doesn’t go the…
Dear Dr. Mimi,I have been working in my current role at my organization for almost five years. While at first, the role was exciting and satisfying, recently I have found it to be more routine and unfulfilling. I don’t hate what I do, but I don’t love it either. What suggestions do you have in…
If job satisfaction and commitment are down, and turnover is up, role ambiguity may be the cause. As organizations navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, addressing role ambiguity is essential for fostering a healthy, motivated, and productive workforce. What is role ambiguity? It is characterized by uncertainty about work responsibilities, roles, and authority. Who…