Shoka is a producer and host of “Comstock’s Talks.” She is associate editor of Comstock’s magazine. She is a copy editor, photojournalist and journalist specializing in writing about the arts, culture, animal rights and sustainability.
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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.
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.
Comstock’s Talks: Women in Leadership Roundtable
PODCAST: Listen in on our conversation with three of our 2021 Women in Leadership honorees on the ways women are shaping the future of the Capital Region.
Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Switching Careers Doesn’t Mean Starting Over
PODCAST: Is it ever too late to change careers?
Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Be Fair When Considering Outside Candidates
PODCAST: How can employers solicit outside candidates for open positions without offending employees?
Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: New Systems Require Proper Training and Patience
PODCAST: How can employers help ease the transition into new software and systems?
Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Easy Ways to Thank Employees in a Hard Year
PODCAST: How can employers offer year-end rewards to employees when there isn’t much cash to spare?
Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Why Attendance Policies Are So Important
PODCAST: How can employers design an attendance policy that works for both themselves and their workers?
Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Why Startups Need HR Help Before They Launch
PODCAST: Do small businesses with just a few employees need an HR professional, or are there other options?
Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Why Onboarding Is Critical for New Hires
PODCAST: How can a small-business owner give new hires the guidance they need to come onboard — without breaking the bank?
Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: How Working Remotely Can Be Effective for Your Company
PODCAST: Employers are considering making the temporary measures for people to work from home caused by the coronavirus lockdown more formal. What are their obligations to their employees?
Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Why Is a New Employee Looking to Transfer?
PODCAST: A bored new employee quits instead of applying to an open position within the company because of a policy that prohibits job changes within one year. Is this a wise policy?
Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Are Perks and Benefits Negotiable With Salary?
PODCAST: An employer asks whether perks such as vacation time and telecommuting privileges can be negotiated with a job candidate.
Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Using a Coworker’s Salary as Leverage
PODCAST: I just found out a coworker is making more than I am, even though I have been here longer. How can I bring this up to my manager without giving away how I found out?
Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Workers Must Get Paid for Scheduled Time
PODCAST: If employees are scheduled to begin working at 6 a.m., but no one from management shows up until 7 a.m. to unlock the doors, can the workers be penalized and docked an hour of pay?