Dear Jenny

Navigating a toxic work environment sucks. In this week’s blog, I walk you through ways to identify if your workplace has a toxic culture and the options of what to do if you’re stuck in one. Spoiler alert: if you feel dread every time you check your emails or your boss calls, you should definitely check this out.

Ever worked for a company that was really interested in maintaining (demanding) employee loyalty? These companies expect it, but usually aren’t great at giving it. In this week’s blog, learn about how companies can improve retention, encourage productivity, and EARN their employee’s loyalty.

Interviews are scary enough as is. If you add on the additional pressure of having to explain an unflattering blemish on your resume, they can become terrifying. In this week’s blog, I teach you how to take your lemon and turn it into lemonade. And by lemonade, I mean a nailed interview.

Recruiters can be your fairy godparent to career success. They can get you in front of the right people and make it easy to find your next role. It’s hard to believe some people ghost their recruiters or blow off interviews set up for them. Find out the number one pet peeve of recruiters in this week’s blog.

If you haven’t read the Wall Street Journal article “Is There a Doctor in the White House? Not if You Need an M.D.'' by Joseph Epstein, here’s a brief summary: a bitter old man calls our soon-to-be first lady, Dr. Jill Biden, “kiddo.” It’s an infuriating look at how women with doctorates (or any earned title) work just as hard to get them, and twice as hard to get any damn respect. I unleash some truth bombs in this week’s Dear Jenny blog post. Buckle up.

The traditional management hierarchy is changing. Millennials are hungry for leadership roles - and they’re getting them. So, what happens when you’re old enough to be your manager's parent, or worse, grandparent? Find out how to navigate this challenging situation in this week’s blog.

Giving and receiving feedback can suck. Many people can’t handle receiving it, and most people are afraid to give honest feedback, which is a recipe for a terrible work culture. In this week’s blog, we try to fix them by sharing tips and give and receiving productive feedback.

I’m not sure about you, but I cried my eyes out listening to Kamala’s VP speech after the election results were final. I felt so proud to have a woman in that kind of leadership role. And while it’s a huge victory, it also brought up a big question… How do we get more women in leadership roles? In this week’s blog, find out some simple steps employers can take to give more women a seat at the table.

To stay, or not to stay? When you receive a tempting counter offer from your current employer, the choice becomes a tough one. If you’re wondering what to consider when you’re ready to quit, but your employer hands you a big, juicy raise, check out my blog for the week.

Chances are you know someone who has been at the same company for 20+ years. Does the idea of being at the same place for that long give you an anxiety attack? If it does, I’ve got good news! Long gone are the days of spending decades at the same company. But how long should you stay? And what are the pros and cons of job hopping?