Employees give notice all the time. Generally, it’s straightforward. But what about those times when it isn’t? What if the employee doesn’t tell you when his last day will be, or you think he’s going to change his mind before his two-week notice period is up? What if you want him to leave now? https://goo.gl/RbBN9P
Your Career Q&A: Patching Up a Rocky Departure
What’s a job applicant to do when his former manager won’t return calls confirming his employment history? It may be time to make amends with that former manager, advises career columnist Martin Yate. https://goo.gl/DUp3UE
Handling Oddball Interviewees is a Trick, Not a Treat
#ICYDK: It’s Halloween, but unsettling scenarios aren’t limited to Oct. 31. Recruiters, hiring managers and HR professionals have their own stories that haunt them. https://goo.gl/XXKLz3
Viewpoint: To Crack Down on FMLA Abuse, Try the Chicago Way
#ICYDK: Two years ago, nearly half of Chicago’s 911 call center staff were on some type of absence tied to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Since then, the call center has significantly cut down on FMLA leave abuse by taking these steps. https://goo.gl/CR4sKa