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Year: 2013

Don’t expect a miracle fix for a slacker boss

 Q: “My manager works a lot less than anyone else in our department. She arrives half an hour late every day and usually leaves early. On top of that, she schedules all her personal appointments on company time. Lately, she has begun ‘working from home,’ although no one else has this privilege. The rest of us are swamped with work, so her easy schedule hurts morale. Her boss has no idea what she’s doing, because his office is in another part of the building. How can we let him know about this?” Fed Up Employees

Does a corporate alumni club add value?

Some companies are taking a new approach toward employees who retire or leave to pursue new challenges. They are establishing groups to help everyone stay in touch and keep the lines of communication open. These programs have many em­ployees wondering what the company benefits from in return.

When to toss your financial records

It’s easy to get buried by the paperwork involved with managing your personal finances. Luckily professional organizer Regina Leeds and Book­­keeping Express CEO Greg Jones have some simple advice on how long you need to save different types of paperwork.

Know the role not to play for an alcoholic employee

Q: “A young man employed with our company has admitted to having a drinking problem. Although ‘Robbie’ performs his duties well and gets along with everyone, he has a lot of absences. My hope is that he can get himself straightened out, but he has apparently never sought treatment for his drinking. As his employer, is there anything I can do to help?” Supportive Boss