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Columns and Series

In addition to feature stories, Comstock’s runs several recurring columns and series in our monthly print magazine and online. Explore current and past series here. 

Jul 28, 2025

Columns & Series

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Dilemma of the Month: My Company Stopped Giving Bonuses, but My Coworker Got One

Did bonuses really go away, or did the company change the criteria or change the bonuses to be entirely discretionary?

Sep 10, 2021 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: How Can I Get My Employees to Take Sick Leave and Paid Time Off?

Employers have paid time off for a reason. How can they encourage employees to use it?

Aug 4, 2021 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: Can I Still Be Friends With My New Supervisor?

An employee gets promoted to become the supervisor of a close friend. Can they maintain their friendship?

Jul 9, 2021 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: How Do I Deal With a Trash-Talking Employee?

Employees complain about bosses all the time. What happens when the boss overhears?

Jun 17, 2021 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: Should You Draw the Line With Employees’ Individuality?

“Authentic self” doesn’t necessarily mean behaving at work the way one does at home.

May 12, 2021 Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Should a New Hire Be Allowed to Take a Trip?

PODCAST: Take a trip with the Evil HR Lady as she answers a question about a new hire who wants to go on vacation.

Apr 8, 2021 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: Should a New Hire Be Allowed to Take a Trip?

A new hire says he’s taking a trip that he scheduled before applying for the job. What are his employer’s options?

Apr 8, 2021 Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Were You Passed Over for a Promotion?

PODCAST: Didn’t land a promotion you think you deserved? Here’s what you can and should do.

Mar 10, 2021 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: Were You Passed Over for a Promotion?

Didn’t land a promotion you think you deserved? Here’s what you can and should do.

Mar 10, 2021 Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Switching Careers Doesn’t Mean Starting Over

PODCAST: Is it ever too late to change careers?

Feb 25, 2021 Suzanne Lucas
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